Vehicle Description
-Battleship Grey over Red leather interior, Red Carpeting and Tan
convertible top and side curtains, 3.4 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder
engine with Twin SU Carburetors producing 160 HP at 5,000 RPM,
5-speed Tremec gearbox, Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate,
Matching numbers engine, Original factory color combination,
Ownership History dating back to the 60's.
This XK-120 was built on January 21st, 1953 and delivered to
distributor Max Hoffman in New York on January 26th, 1953. This
superb XK-120 is rally ready and tastefully modified for
drivability with a Tremec five speed manual, uprated aluminum
radiator, high torque starter, front disc brakes as well as bucket
seats for increased comfort and leg room for taller drivers.
Early history is unknown, but this XK was sold to Mr. Tom Caulfield
in the late 60's. The XK-120 was enjoyed, but used sparingly
through the 1970's. In the mid-1970's the XK-120 changed hands
having been acquired by Mr. Charles Gambill, Hinsdale, IL. In this
ownership the XK-120 had its engine, gearbox and differential back
axle refurbished. At this point the 3.4L inline-six received higher
compression pistons and C-Type camshafts. Sold to Dr. Irwin
Ginsberg, Buffalo, NY in the mid 80's, it was maintained impeccably
for the next two decades to ensures it's being ready and able rally
events such as the 1992 California Mille. It had always proved
incredibly reliable and did not disappoint in any way. In 2003,
this XK was consigned to the Christies Motoring Department's
Tarrytown auction where it was purchased by Mr. Bruce Deseo.
Apparently, Mr. Deseo traded the XK almost immediately to Kirk F.
White, legendary Pennsylvania automobile dealer, racer and the
gentleman took his daily driver Ferrari Daytona originally painted
Beige metallic and painted it Sunoco Blue. This special Ferrari
Daytona was later loaned to Brock Yates and Dan Gurney for a short
drive to California arriving at the Portofino Inn in Redondo Beach
35 hours and 54 minutes later. Yes, this was The Cannonball Sea to
Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash! Back to the Jag, Kirk F. White
enjoyed the Jag's ownership through May 2005 when it was acquired
by Dr. Bob Cooper, Florida. Dr. Cooper kept XK-120 until November
2012 when it was sold- purchased by its last long-term custodian,
Mr. John Starkey, Florida. Mr. Starkey is well-known as the author
of various books depicting the histories of various well known
production cars as well as race cars. While in Mr. Starkey's
ownership, this XK was used and maintained regardless of use.
This XK-120 is offered with a comprehensive ownership history, tool
kit, service documentation, many of its original parts. Upon a
recent road test and as our road test video will attest, this
XK-120 is one of the best 120's we have had the pleasure to
own.
Superb and ready for immediate use and enjoyment.
