1953 Jaguar XK120 Manual
NSW • Private
20
Odometer73,000km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
This is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe (FHC), not just any, but number 99 of only 194 produced by Jaguar in RHD (Chassis No 669099, Engine No W 9996-7, Gear box JL19495, Body J3356, JDH Certificate verified).
Delivered new to Dominion Motors, Adelaide in December 1953 and sold to it's first owner in February 1954. Ownership history from new until the current owner acquired the car is outlined in the Elmgreen/McGrath book "The XK 120 in the Southern Hemisphere". (Further details are available on the website xkdata.com).
Discovered by the current owner in 2012, having been stored for almost 40 years. The car was almost complete, but in a sad state of repair (see photos).
Following the purchase, owner commenced a complete nut and bolt restoration to a specification that would enable the car to be driven in todays road and traffic conditions. Therefore various mechanical upgrades have been incorporated (although all the original items replaced are available with the car), these include, alternator, electronic ignition, high torque starter motor, alloy radiator and expansion tank and electric fan. As can be seen from the photos, the car has the complete tool kit and operating manual (service manual can also be available).
Numerous tours have been undertaken in the car and it is a highly reliable grand tourer and a pleasure to drive. It has the ability to be a show car, a driver or a significant addition to a collection. The car is on historical registration which cannot be transferred. Very regrettable sale, reasonable offers will be considered.
The vehicle can be inspected in Tenterfield or Ballina area.
Car details
øVehicle description
Fixed Head Cpe 2dr Man 4sp 3.4 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Beige
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.4L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
April 2026
Build date
December 1953
Compliance date
December 1953
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18369902
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Sunvisor
Front sunvisors
Instruments & Controls
Display
Clock - analogueSports instruments
Gauges
Tacho
Wheels & Tyres
Spare wheel
Full size steel
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
Compression ratio
7
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
160.0kW @ 5000rpm
Torque
190Nm @ 2500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
118.9kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
68L
Fuel Delivery
SU Twin (Carburettor Multiple)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Recirculating Ball
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4394mm
Width
1562mm
Height
1334mm
Wheelbase
2591mm
Track Front
1295mm
Track Rear
1270mm
Kerb Weight
1346kg
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1953
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1948-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Fixed Head Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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David is the sellerLocation
Tenterfield, NSW 2372
Member since
2013
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