£50,000 - £65,000
1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 257
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster, originally dispatched to Los Angeles, has been repatriated and converted to right-hand drive. It features a front brake disc conversion, a new hood, and is accompanied by a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate.
Condition
7
Solid condition, minor wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
S673444
Chassis No:
Odometer:
1,108 miles
656 XVB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Front brake disc conversion
New hood
JDHT Certificate
The Jaguar XK120 was produced from 1948 to 1954 and marked Jaguar’s return to sports car manufacturing after the war, its first since the SS100 ended production in 1940.
Unveiled as a show car at the 1948 London Motor Show, the XK120 was originally intended to showcase Jaguar’s new XK engine.
Its stunning reception persuaded founder Sir William Lyons to put it into full production.
The “120” denoted its remarkable 120mph top speed, making it the fastest standard production car in the world at launch.
Initially offered as an open roadster, the XK120 range expanded to include a Fixed Head Coupé in 1951 and a Drophead Coupé in 1953.
At its heart was the advanced 3.4-litre twin overhead-cam straight-six XK engine, featuring an alloy cylinder head and twin SU carburettors.
This robust and sophisticated design later evolved into 3.8- and 4.2-litre forms, remaining in production well into the 1980s.
This particular XK120 SE Roadster...
Points of note
£864
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£66,980
Median Price (Since 2020)
£342,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 25 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
140 miles
Registration Date
1953-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 26 2018 with 140 miles
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