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£63,250 (Est: £40,000 - £60,000)
1951 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster
UK • 8 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, one of 6,436 left-hand drive examples, has an interesting history, including being delivered to New York and participating in historic tours since 2012. While currently painted in British Racing Green with a changed interior, it comes with a JDHT certificate and spare parts, which add to its appeal despite the need for some reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car is described as being used in numerous historic tours and exhibition events, and its original color was changed, indicating wear and some cosmetic alterations. The presence of spare parts like snow tires suggests usage under various conditions. Some reconditioning is likely required to bring it to a higher standard.
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4,400 miles (via 2015 MOT)
LHD
United Kingdom
671215
1951
Auction
Description
One of 6,436 left-hand-drive, open two-seater XK 120 examples built Delivered in June 1951 to New York distributor Max Hoffman Factory-finished in Black over a Biscuit and Red interior with a black soft-top; currently painted in British Racing Green over black upholstery In current ownership since 2012; used in numerous historic tours and exhibition events Powered by a 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine from a Jaguar XK 150 Offered with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT) certificate, a spare set of wire wheels, studded snow tyres, and tonneau cover
Price Analysis vs Other XK120 Roadsters
£864
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,497
Median Price (Since 2020)
£342,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous XK120 Roadster Sales
MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 13th Jul 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
4,400 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 13th Jul 2015, 4,400 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 8th Aug 2014, 3,532 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On 16th Jul 2014, 3,532 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On 18th Jul 2012, 9 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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