1950 Jaguar XK120 OTS Roadster

A car-starved Britain, still trundling around in perpendicular, pre-war hangover motors glimpsed the future in October 1948 with the launch of the Jaguar XK120 at the Earls Court Motor Show. Production commenced in 1949 in Coventry, and the XK's swoopy shape and stylish occupants would become a common sight on British roads over the next fifteen years. The '120' referred to the car's top speed which, at the time, made it the fastest production car in the world. The flowing lines of the body shell were pressed from sheet steel and the doors, bonnet and boot were formed from lighter aluminium and hand-finished. The 120s were powered by a 3,400cc Jaguar dual overhead cam (the basis of all their engines for the next 25 years) with an alloy cylinder head and twin side draft SU carburettors giving 160bhp. All XKs had independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating ball steering and 12 " drum brakes all round.

Here we have a stunning XK12 OTS in Bright Red.

The Vendor reports;

"Comes with full weather equipment, soft top, side screens and tonneau cover.

Jaguar XK120 OTS/roadster 1950 'C-type' head.

Comprehensive history file and Heritage certificate. Engine is matching number. Car was delivered to Max

Hoffman in New York in 1950. After a stop in UK and Norway, the car was imported to Denmark in 2014.

This car can best be described as a driver's car in very good mechanical condition with a lovely patina. The

XK engine with 'C type' head pulls strongly and the idle is smooth. Chassis has no corrosion, chrome is like new,

paintwork has patina with a few minor scratches.

Within the past 2 years there has been spent more than £4,700 in parts to make this car a reliable and

useable “daily driver”, this includes complete brake system, alloy radiator, chrome bumpers and fittings, all

body rubber, exhaust manifold, water pump rebuild, steering and front suspension rebuild, rear shocks etc.

Newly serviced and comes with fresh oils in engine/diff/gearbox and ready to enjoy."