Jaguar XK-120 Open Two Seater, OTS or Roadster (1954)
Sale price: US $40,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1954 |
| VIN : | S 676165 | Mileage: | 50000 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Model: | XK |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | Transmission: | Original 4-speed Manual |
| Drive Type: | RWD | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Sub Model: | XK 120 Roadster | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Interior Color: | Suede Green | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Exterior Color: | British Racing Green |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Make: | Jaguar |
| Engine: | Original 3.4 Liter |
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Vehicle description
1954 Jaguar XK-120 OpenTwo Seater “OTS” or Roadster LEFT HAND DRIVE CHASSIS NUMBER: S676165 ENGINE NUMBER: F 3863-8S BODY NUMBER: F8449 GEARBOX NUMBER: JL 24230 A beautifully restored ‘54 Jaguar XK-120 OpenTwo Seater in the classic colors of British Racing Green exterior, Suede Green interior& tan soft top. Thisis a “Special Equipment” model: with high-lift cams, stronger suspension andwire wheels, 3.4 liter engine and 4-speed manual gearbox. Numbers match the original data plate and JDHTCertificate. This remarkable vehicle isone of only 6436 left-hand drive OTSs built during the entire XK-120 productionrun. Its chassis number is the 273rdlast OTS built, as indicated by its flat horn-push and curved parking brakehandle. It was built July 23, 1954 andshipped in August to Charles Hornburg Jaguar in LA. This particular car was in outstanding bodyand mechanical condition, making it an excellent candidate for restoration. Imaginecruising through next spring and summer in this beauty! The utterly complete and thorough restorationincluded: Suspension · New front suspension rubber bushings · New front & rear suspension reboundbumpers · New GAZ front shocks · New rear shock link arms · New upper & lower ball joints · New wheel bearings and seals · New rear spring leather gaiters · 4 New tires and tubes · New chrome knockoffs Brakes · New brake wheel cylinders (front andrear) · New brake dual master cylinder · New brake stop light switch · New brake lines · New brake hoses Fuel system & cooling · New fuel tank sender · New in-tank fuel filter · New fuel pump · Carburetors rebuilt with Grose-JetValves · Re-cored radiator · Water pump rebuilt · New thermo-controlled electricauxiliary cooling fan Engine · 6 new pistons, rings and pins (+030) · New main and rod bearings (+010) · New small end bushings · New valve springs · New tappet hold-down set (Inlet and Exhaust) · New timing chain, guide and tensioner · New gaskets, seals and pilot bushing · New starter & dynamo brushes · New clutch: (drive plate, drivenplate, release bearing) · Resurfaced flywheel · Harmonic damper rebuilt · Re-porcelained exhaust manifolds Interior, etc · New cloth insulated wiring harnesses(as per original) · New tri-bar headlamps · New Lucas driving lights · New tail lights · New Original Specification Jaguar Interiorsconvertible soft top · New OSJI interior kit · New weather-stripping throughout · New Bell stainless steel exhaustsystem · Extensive chrome re-plating · New 12-volt battery (easily returnedto twin 6-volt units if desired) · New Baltic birch floor boards · New Baltic birch boot boards · New bumpers (front & rear) · New windscreen glass & rubber · New screen washer unit · Clock rebuilt (it actually works) Thiscar has a clear Ohio title and comes with the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, tool roll, side curtainsin original storage bag and a DVD of over 300 pictures before, during &after restoration as well as scans of receipts. Listed mileage is before restoration. This link has lower resolution photos of the restoration separatedinto albums. https:/ s1067.photobucket.com/user/jguntzelman/library?page=0 Scrolldown to select an album and then click on individual pictures. Here is a YouTube link to a briefvideo of the car: https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U6qIlL1Tws&feature=youtu.be Email,or call me with any and all questions: . Please leave a message & I’ll call you back ASAP. I also suggest buying a cheap airline ticket tosee the car in person here in Cincinnati. PLEASE make an offer ONLY if you are serious about owning it! Full payment is due within 7-days after the end of the eBaylisting via cash, certified bank check, wire transfer or cleared personal check. A $1,000.00 down payment is required within 24-hours of purchase. Clearly this car is for the discerning fewwho appreciate its beauty and heritage, and also have discretionary fundsavailable. This beautiful car is sold “as is, where is” withno warranty expressed or implied…it is, after all, a 60-year-old car. Buyer is responsible for all shipping,transport costs and/or customs details, though I’ll happily work with any autotransport firm of your choice. Myoffering price is most reasonable for such a sought-after and iconic classic inthis superb condition. Here is awonderful opportunity to possess a beautifully restored, fully-functional JaguarXK-120 Roadster, the most desirable and fun of all versions of the XK-120. Few investments compare with classic cars forfuture growth as well as immediate pleasure of ownership. Thank you for lookingand best of luck! Ona personal note: This beauty was lovingly and painstakinglyrestored by my own hands! I have restored about a dozen 50s 60s classic Jagsover the years. I consider them uniquein the auto spectrum and truly love them. I bought my first Jaguar new in 1969 andstill own it! http:/ www.xkedata.com/cars/detail/?car=1R8800