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
one-piece 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.
Vehicle Details
1951 Jaguar XK
Listing ID:CC-2032659
Price:Auction Vehicle
Location:Scottsdale, Arizona
Year:1951
Make:Jaguar
Model:XK
Exterior Color:BLUE
Interior Color:GRAY
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:0
Stock Number:291202
VIN:671776
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