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£152,760
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster
US • 19 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster is one of only 184 left-hand drive alloy examples and retains its numbers-matching 3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine. Comprehensively restored in 1990 and well-maintained since, it features a factory-correct Red over Biscuit and Red leather interior with a black soft-top. Having been sold for $190,400, it is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-preserved, conscientiously enjoyed example.
Condition
8
The car underwent a comprehensive restoration in 1990 by RM Auto Restoration and has been well-maintained since, including recent servicing in 2022 and 2023. The listing highlights the excellent panel fit and even gaps achieved during the restoration, indicating high-quality work. While the restoration has matured, it's described as sensitively done, preserving the original design's excellence and skilled refurbishment quality. The car's history as a veteran of vintage rallies and consistent care from owners further supports a high condition rating.
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670059
1949
Auction
LHD
United States
Description
Intended as a concept car to showcase Jaguars’ remarkable new twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine, the XK 120’s breathtaking styling and groundbreaking performance created a sensation at the 1948 London Motor Show.
Jaguar rushed the largely hand-built aluminum-bodied XK 120 into production, but with time and delivery pressures mounting, it soon reengineered the car for mass production using steel bodies.
A mere 242 aluminum examples were built before the XK 120 shifted to steel production, making the lighter, handcrafted aluminum cars forever rare and desirable.
The example offered here is believed to be one of 184 left-hand drive alloy cars built.
It was completed on 16 December 1949 and shipped to Canadian distributor James L.
Cooke Motors in Toronto, Canada, according to its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate.
The original dealer is not recorded, but it is likely to have been Cooke Motors, and the “date of dispatch” is listed as January 1950.
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Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Roadster Alloys
£72,307
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£156,788
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£228,268
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Auction House Headquarters
RM Sotheby's
1 Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0, Canada
Operating from Blenheim, Ontario, RM Sotheby's is a physical auction house handling high-end classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally and offer vehicle consignment and private sales.
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