Vehicle Description
ULTRA-RARE AND FABULOUS ALL-GREEN LIVERY160 HP 3.4L DOHC INLINE-6
W/ DUAL S.U. CARBURETORS4-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX & LOCKHEED DRUM
BRAKESONE OF 2,678 XK120 FHC MODELS BUILT 1951-54NUT-AND-BOLT 2008
RESTORATION BY EURO CLASSICSEXTENSIVE HISTORICAL AND RESTORATION
DOCUMENTSACCOMPANIED BY A TOOL KIT & SPARE WHEEL/TIREFRESHLY
DETAILED, READY TO COLLECT & ENJOY Featuring sleek, beautifully
flowing bodylines and Jaguars powerful new DOHC XK engine, the
XK120 revolutionized sporting cars at its historic September 1948
London Motor Show debut. While conceived only to showcase Jaguars
all-new DOHC XK inline 6-cylinder engine, fierce demand spurred
production, which commenced in 1949. Named XK120 denoting its
engine type and blistering factory-claimed top speed, the new
Jaguars prowess was soon confirmed by test driver Ron Suttons
132-mph blast in a lightly modified example on a Belgian highway in
1949. A huge boost to Britain's postwar Export or Die economy, the
XK120 was the cornerstone of Jaguars 1950s racing dynasty and an
early mount for many future driving legends including Stirling Moss
and Phil Hill. Production continued into 1954, with the Roadster
supplemented by the Fixed-Head Coupe in 1951 and Drophead Coupe in
1953. As few as 2,678 XK120 Fixed-Head Coupes (FHC) were produced
1951-54, with the model featuring unforgettable styling and an
exquisite wood-and-leather trimmed interior. Numbered 679864, this
handsome, left-hand drive 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe
features a rare and distinctive Suede Green paint finish,
complemented by luxurious Green leather upholstery and matching
carpets. Excellent provenance dates to the first known owner, Jacob
Snyder of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, who sold the car to Dr. Dick
Dickinson of Syracuse, New York, in 1968. Dickinson later sold the
car to fellow Syracuse resident George Cookson, who in turn sold it
in 1974 to noted Ohio collector Rick Grant III, the most recent
personal owner. Copies of its 1957 Pennsylvania and 1976 Ohio
titles are included with the Jaguar. A highly detailed restoration
was performed in 2008 for Mr. Grant by Euro Classics of Dayton,
Ohio, with parts sourced from marque specialist firms including XKs
Unlimited. Welsh Enterprises, and Original Specification Jaguar
Interiors. Receipts issued by Euro Classics document the
restoration, which remains very fresh, thanks to the proper care
and storage the vehicle has enjoyed under Mr. Grant. Wonderful
features of this XK120 FHC include period tri-bar headlamps,
correct twin driving lamps, twin chrome fender-mounted mirrors,
excellent chrome, and a great-sounding twin-outlet exhaust system.
The striking leather upholstery is beautifully enhanced by the rich
burled Walnut dash and interior woodwork characteristic of the
Fixed-Head Coupe model. Period correct body-color knock-off
wire-spoke wheels and Blackwall tires complete the visual effect.
Call us today to experience this compelling 1952 Jaguar XK120
Fixed-Head Coupe for yourself, obtain full details from us, and
make this legendary Jaguar yours!
