Jaguar XK120 Cab. 1953 for sale

Jaguar XK120 Cab. from 1953. Chassis number: 677813 Engine number: W9392-8 Corresponding number Model history: In October 1948, an automotive revolution is being prepared. Jaguar has been working for several years on a new engine, powerful, lightweight, robust, and elegant. After several projects, the engine number XK is born. However, the sports sedan is not yet finished. Sir Lyon then decides to create a new model, more refined, finer, more sensual, and more evocative of the great speed it can reach (120 miles). It will be the "Dream-Car" of the Earls Court show. Only a few weeks remain until the show, and the task is to create not just a barely mobile "Master" for the show, but a real open sports car. The entire Jaguar team mobilizes under the orders of William Lyon and Heynes, his chief engineer. The factory uses the brand new independent front suspension axle. The chassis, slightly modified, comes from the MKV, and the equipment is taken from the catalog of the usual subcontractors. Only the name remains to be chosen. Nothing better than the engine's serial number followed by the maximum speed this incredible car can reach: it will therefore be the JAGUAR XK 120! History of this Jaguar XK120 cabriolet: It was delivered new in the United States in 1953 in its Pastel Green color. After being restored, it was imported to France in 2017. Still in its original colors, it is now in perfect running condition and boasts a very Californian color code. Bodywork: It has excellent bodywork, very sound, with great door and hood alignments. The paint is in excellent condition with a beautiful shine. It has very rare period Tripod headlights. The chrome on the windshield and bumper is in splendid condition. Interior: Its green leather interior is in excellent condition, with a nice patina. The beige hood and mohair lining have been restored, probably before importation. The dashboard veneer in elm is stunning. Engine: It retains its original engine, which is in perfect condition, with excellent oil pressure and remarkable compressions. Regular maintenance and the addition of an auxiliary fan to prevent overheating in modern traffic. Transmission: It is equipped with a more modern 5-speed transmission. The operation is smooth, and the 5th gear offers exceptional comfort on the highway. Suspension: The steering and front axle are perfectly adjusted, providing easy driving. The rear axle remains stable and ensures excellent road holding. The road behavior is impeccable, with no play or noise. The suspension works perfectly. It is equipped with four tubeless spoke wheels and whitewall tires, completing its 1950s look. Braking behavior: Always equipped with its drums, the braking is perfect and straight. Sale price: €90,000