For Sale at Auction: 1951 Jaguar XK in Scottsdale, Arizona

Known as "Gable 3," this custom 1951 Jaguar XK120 SE had a concours restoration completed in 2025. It is powered by a 3.4-liter dual overhead camshaft inline 6-cylinder engine with approximately 200bhp and dual side-draft SU carburetors all mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. This open two-seater roadster features a removable top and a torsion bar independent front suspension with semi elliptic rear leaf springs. Renowned customizer John D'Agostino and stylist Woodroe Parker created this tribute to actor Clark Gable, who ordered the very first Jaguar delivered to Hollywood, CA. Gable's XK120 was subsequently customized by George Barris and featured a one-piece padded Carson removable top. The redesigning of this car was done front to rear, with a new lower, more sleek profile. All body modifications were done by Oz Kustoms of Oroville, CA. The top and framework were lowered down 3 inches to match the front windshield and A-pillars, which were also lowered 3 inches and laid back 2 inches. All seams on the all-metal body were molded, and the rear quarters were hand-formed and crowned to match the new hand-formed fender skirts, which were also crowned. Then custom-formed side spears/medallions were fitted with Jaguar emblems. More than two years were spent perfecting the body and fitment of the doors, hood and trunk to ensure even gaps on the entire body. The cabin is finished in beautiful Silver Blue Pearl and features Swedish leather as well as a crystal ashtray fitted by Divines Custom Interiors. The entire cockpit and interior were lowered and lengthened to match the lower profile of the top.