1953 3.4-LITRE JAGUAR XK120 DROPHEAD COUPE Registration No. OLT 321 Chassis No. 667188 Engine No. F18288 Ivory with blue leather interior. Engine: six cylinder in-line, double overhead camshaft, 3,422cc, 160bhp at 5,250rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic drums all round; Suspension: front, independent with double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. Few cars remain so instantly recognisable as the Jaguar XK120; its graceful and all enveloping shape influenced the changing design of post war sports cars. Introduced as a roadster in 1948 at the London Motor Show, it revolutionised the world's sports car market by providing a genuine 120mph for a mere (1,275. The superb twin-cam six cylinder engine was to become a mainstay of all Jaguar products, and provided five Le Mans 24-hour victories between 1951 and 1957. The world export demand for the XK120 was so great that the first home market sales, in any quantity, did not materialise until 1951, the year in which the fixed head coupe version was introduced. The final variant of the XK120 was the drophead coupe which provided a more civilised version of the sports car with a fully folding and properly trimmed hood, wind up windows and more luxurious fittings. This model is in fact the rarest of all XK120s. The production run was short lived being replaced by the XK140 in 1954, and of the 1,767 cars built, only 295 were right hand drive. Bodywork is the standard two seater, two door convertible style with vee screen, integral projecting boot, opening quarter windows, split front bumper bars with vertical rear overriders, superb walnut veneered instrument fascia panel and cappings with easy-fold, fully lined hood. This car has an interesting history in that it was once owned by the famous works driver, Duncan Hamilton and there is correspondence supporting this. Mr Hamilton bought the car from the Hon. Patrick Lindsay (the well known Christie's Director and historic motor racing figure) in Geneva and he used the car to make a film with Tony Curtis This car is in sound overall condition and has a current MoT test certificate. The Jaguar Daimler vehicle information sheet confirms that the car retains its original engine, was always painted cream with blue upholstery and was registered OLT 321 from new. The vehicle has not undergone any major restoration work in recent years and presents itself as an original well maintained motor car with a nice patina of age. It is said to perform extremely well and the engine ran sweetly on a recent inspection. The hood could benefit from a little attention. The car comes complete with a tool roll, jack, spare wheel and an original handbook. There is a history of ownership compiled by the previous owner (it has been with the present owner since 1990) with various letters and pictures of the car appearing in club magazines.
1953 3.4-LITRE JAGUAR XK120 DROPHEAD COUPE Registration No. OLT 321 Chassis No. 667188 Engine No. F18288 Ivory with blue leather interior. Engine: six cylinder in-line, double overhead camshaft, 3,422cc, 160bhp at 5,250rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic drums all round; Suspension: front, independent with double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, rear, live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. Few cars remain so instantly recognisable as the Jaguar XK120; its graceful and all enveloping shape influenced the changing design of post war sports cars. Introduced as a roadster in 1948 at the London Motor Show, it revolutionised the world's sports car market by providing a genuine 120mph for a mere (1,275. The superb twin-cam six cylinder engine was to become a mainstay of all Jaguar products, and provided five Le Mans 24-hour victories between 1951 and 1957. The world export demand for the XK120 was so great that the first home market sales, in any quantity, did not materialise until 1951, the year in which the fixed head coupe version was introduced. The final variant of the XK120 was the drophead coupe which provided a more civilised version of the sports car with a fully folding and properly trimmed hood, wind up windows and more luxurious fittings. This model is in fact the rarest of all XK120s. The production run was short lived being replaced by the XK140 in 1954, and of the 1,767 cars built, only 295 were right hand drive. Bodywork is the standard two seater, two door convertible style with vee screen, integral projecting boot, opening quarter windows, split front bumper bars with vertical rear overriders, superb walnut veneered instrument fascia panel and cappings with easy-fold, fully lined hood. This car has an interesting history in that it was once owned by the famous works driver, Duncan Hamilton and there is correspondence supporting this. Mr Hamilton bought the car from the Hon. Patrick Lindsay (the well known Christie's Director and historic motor racing figure) in Geneva and he used the car to make a film with Tony Curtis This car is in sound overall condition and has a current MoT test certificate. The Jaguar Daimler vehicle information sheet confirms that the car retains its original engine, was always painted cream with blue upholstery and was registered OLT 321 from new. The vehicle has not undergone any major restoration work in recent years and presents itself as an original well maintained motor car with a nice patina of age. It is said to perform extremely well and the engine ran sweetly on a recent inspection. The hood could benefit from a little attention. The car comes complete with a tool roll, jack, spare wheel and an original handbook. There is a history of ownership compiled by the previous owner (it has been with the present owner since 1990) with various letters and pictures of the car appearing in club magazines.
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