1952 Jaguar XK120 Manual
VIC • Dealer used
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Odometer1,161km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the dealer
1952 JAGUAR C-TYPE (XK120C)
‘COVENTRY CLASSICS’ RECREATION
SN4438 VIN:CC004XK120C ENG:NC7620-8
$295,000
(To be sold Unregistered & with Vic RWC)
HAND BUILT ALUMINIUM BODIED RACER
Built with the sole purpose of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the XK120C was introduced featuring lightweight aluminium bodywork, draped over a tubular steel chassis, powered by the XK120’s 3.4L DOHC inline six cylinder, tuned to produce 205bhp.
Victorious at both the 1951 and 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, the C-Type was cemented into motorsport history, and provided the platform for both the D-Type and the E-Type to further bolster the Jaguar marque and their sporting prowess.
Started in 2002, Coventry Classics set out to produce ‘tool room’ recreations of the famed Jaguar C-Type. Based out of Gore New Zealand (between Invercargil and Dunedin), a rural township of just 8,340 people, Coventry Classics would gain a reputation of superb craftsmanship and exacting accuracy.
However their business was put into jeopardy, when JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) sued a Swedish couple over their C-Type recreation. The suit would last years, finishing in March 2023 with the verdict ruling that the commercial production of C-Type recreations would breach JLR’s copyright.
This Coventry Classics C-Type, #004 is one of their earliest creations, with records indicating that they had finished 26 builds (including the later released D-Type and lightweight E-Type recreations) by 2017.
Built to ‘Tool Room Plus’ specification this C-Type has been uprated with the 3.4L XK engine replaced by the larger 3.8L variant (block sourced from a Mk IX & cylinder head from a S-Type) as well as the fitment of: Overdrive, Pertronix Flame Thrower electronic ignition, a large thermatic fan in front of the copper cored radiator and four wheel disc brakes (as per the 1953 specification).
Fully imported, with compliance (necessitating the fitment of a third brake light) this C-Type is currently club plated in Victoria (as a 1952 Jaguar) and has only travelled just ~1,200 miles (2,000 km) from new!
Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: 3781cc JAGUAR TWIN OVERHEAD CAM INLINE 6
FUEL SYSTEM: TWIN SANDCAST H8 (2") SU CARBURETTORS
TRANSMISSION: MOSS 4 SPEED MANUAL WITH OVERDRIVE
SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT, LIVE REAR
BRAKES: DISC FRONT & REAR
WHEELS: 16" MWS PAINTED WIRE WHEELS
Car details
øVehicle description
Roadster 2dr Man 4sp 3.4 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Green
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.4L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
CC004XK120C
Build date
June 1952
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
SN4438
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3442cc
Engine Size (L)
3.4L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Recirculating Ball
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4394mm
Width
1562mm
Height
1334mm
Wheelbase
2591mm
Other
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1952
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1948-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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