1954 – JAGUAR  XK 120 DHC

Very elaborately restored JAGUAR XK 120 DHC “matching numbers” with documentation and sensible optimisations in top condition.

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Without doubt, the XK 120 created by Jaguar founder William Lyons is one of the most beautiful vehicles in automotive history and still fascinates a large audience worldwide more than 70 years after its presentation at the “London Motor Show”. The newly designed six-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 3.5 litres allowed a top speed of 200 km/h – which was considered sensational at the time – while at the same time ensuring the reliability of the unit, which was still built in its basic form until the late 1990s!

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The Cabriolet version shown here (drop head coupe) shown here was built for only one year from 1953 to 1954 and is the rarest version of the XK with 1,767 units. This vehicle was produced in April 1954 and delivered to a concessionaire in California. After importation from the USA, it underwent a professional full restoration in Germany, during which all assemblies were renewed and which lasted over ten years. A photo documentation of this work is available. In 2013, the vehicle was registered to the only holder in Germany to date.

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During the restoration, the XK received sensible technical improvements that further increase the driving pleasure, such as disc brakes on the front axle with big brake calipers by Coopercraft, a 5-speed gearbox from Getrag, gas pressure shock absorbers and a performance-enhanced cylinder head. This allows for easy shifting and effective braking with optimized road holding! The equipment also includes a stainless steel exhaust system and 16″ chrome spoke wheels by Dayton. Unlike the roadster (OTS), the DHC has a lined fabric soft top and extensive burl wood trim to make driving more comfortable.

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Owned by the art professor who commissioned the restoration of the car, the XK has driven less than 1,000 kms since completion due to lack of time to date. The Drop Head Coupé therefore has only barely visible traces of use and is still technically in mint condition: the quality of the restoration is evident in every detail. For delivery, the XK receives a new MOT inspection, so that the car is immediately ready for registration, as well as a new service at a renowned Jaguar specialist. At the same time, the Jaguar is also suitable for long journeys due to the optimizations.

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According to the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, the genuine colour scheme of the car was the popular “birch grey” of the time, which was changed to plain black during the rebuild at the customer’s request and combined with the original red leather interior and tinted windows. The classically elegant colour combination suits the XK extremely well and makes it appear timelessly beautiful. The flatness and the gap dimensions of the body components are flawless, which is very eye-catching, especially with the chosen paint finish, and underlines the quality of the work carried out!

This XK 120 meets all the requirements of a classic car enthusiast: it not only impresses with its undeniable beauty of form and technical reliability, but also offers optimized driving characteristics that make driving a real pleasure. As a rare cabriolet version, the Jaguar is also an option for advanced collectors – or for beginners looking for an alternative investment. But above all it is a feast for the eyes!

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