To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
$140,000 - $180,000
- A multiple JCNA Championship Division 100 Point example
- Offered with incredibly comprehensive and detailed restoration
file
- AACA Grand National Award recipient
- A desirable and rare, very early steel bodied example finished
in its original colors
- Benefits from a multi-year restoration to exacting
standards
- Complete with tools, manuals, jack, spare, and all weather
gear
Upon its unveiling at Earls Court in 1948, Jaguar's XK 120 took the
world by storm. It was Jaguar's first sports car since the SS 100
stopped production in 1940, and the XK 120 was at the cutting edge
in terms of both design and performance. The "120" stood for the
Jaguar's top speed, making it the fastest production car in the
world at its introduction.
This 1950 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster on offer, chassis no. 670499, is
an early steel-bodied U.S.-delivery example, distributed through
Max Hoffman of New York. While the first owner was not recorded, a
Mr. Odell of Delaware acquired the car sometime in the 1970s. He
would own the car until 1987, when it was acquired by current
ownership. The car would remain dormant until roughly 2007, when a
documented, comprehensive restoration was undertaken, with AACA and
JCNA judging standards in mind. Following its completion, the XK
120 would go on to win multiple awards, highlighted by achieving
its AACA First Junior followed by its Senior award, both in 2016.
The following year, the car achieved two 100-point scores at Jaguar
Club Concours events held in Susquehanna Valley and Delaware
Valley, achieving a Best in Show at the latter. In 2017 the car
ranked 2nd in Class in JCNA National standings, with a 99.943
overall score. Most recently, in 2018 the car achieved the highly
coveted AACA First Grand National award.
The Jaguar's JDHT certificate confirms the car retains its original
body, engine, head, and gearbox, and that it was accurately
restored to how it left the Jaguar factory many years ago, finished
in black with a black top and a biscuit interior with red piping.
The car is accompanied by restoration documents, judging sheets,
record of parts purchased, service manual, tools, original and
reproduction tool pouch, jack, spare, and air pump.
This XK 120 presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a
beautifully restored, award-winning example. It would make a
wonderful addition to any collection looking to add a
quintessential British sports car.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl20.