Jaguar XK 120 OTS (1952)
Jaguar XK 120 OTS (1952), matching numbers, high-quality nut-to-bolt restoration, regularly serviced by specialists, expert rating: 1-
Overview
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A 1952 Jaguar XK 120 OTS in gunmetal gray with red leather interior is for sale.
Highlights:
- Purchased from Aaldering in 2019/2020, restored in Denmark by the previous owner. Rebuilt to the highest standard while maintaining originality. Restored to nut and bolt, including new engine and transmission.
- Matching numbers and matching colors
- A certificate from Jaguar Coventry detailing the specifications is available.
- Expert opinion from 10/2019 with 1- available, replacement value €132,000
- After restoration, an estimated €30-40,000 was invested, with a focus on the technical units
- Additional electric fan to prevent overheating
- Comprehensive documentation of the vehicle's condition available
- Last service carried out by specialists (Stevies Garage, Eutin)
- Additional electric fan installed (reversible)
- Completely repainted in opalescent gunmetal
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1952
- First registration: USA, 1952
- Location: 23556 Lübeck, Germany
- Number of previous owners: unknown
- Registered
- H license plate
- TÜV until 12/2025
- Ready to drive
Model history
The Jaguar XK120 was built from 1948 to 1954 and was Jaguar's first sports car since the SS 100 of 1939. It debuted at the 1948 London Motor Show as an open two-seater and test vehicle for the new XK inline six-cylinder engine. The enormous interest prompted founder William Lyons to put it into series production. With its top speed, the XK120 was considered the fastest production car of its time and served as the basis for its successors, the XK140 and XK150.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Opalescent Gunmetal (original color)
- Interior: red leather upholstery, completely renewed but original color
- Soft top: French Grey, renewed
- The car has been completely repainted
Engine and transmission:
- 3.4-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine with 160 hp
- Manual transmission
- Ongoing maintenance service by specialists
- Engine and transmission completely overhauled
Mileage:
- Mileage: 93,882 mi (read)
- Mileage verifiable: partially
Documentation
- Vehicle documents
- Extensive restoration and service documentation
- Appraisal (grade 1-) from 10/2019
Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:
- Tires: approx. 95%
- Brakes: approx. 95%
- Bodywork: very good condition, almost like new
- Underbody: very good condition, almost like new, no rust
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects
- This is a fully restored vehicle in top condition. There are no known defects.
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Summary
A 1952 Jaguar XK 120 OTS, restored to the highest standard, is for sale in the color combination Opalescent Gunmetal with red leather interior and French Grey soft top. The vehicle has matching numbers and matching colors, as well as a comprehensive maintenance history and documentation. The car has been restored nut-to-bolt, meaning that everything has been completely overhauled. Since its acquisition from Gallery Aaldering, the roadster has been maintained by a specialist at no expense. With H license plates, current registration, and very good overall condition, this is a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Matching numbers
- Current service performed
Comments of this past auction
Technik: Im Jaguar XK 120 OTS (Open Two-Seater) hat der Motor mit 3442 cm³ Hubraum eine Leistung von 160 bhp (119 kW). Über ein Vierganggetriebe mit Mittelschaltung treibt er die Hinterräder an. Er verhilft dem Roadster zu einer Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 200 km/h. Er ist der erste Jaguar-Motor mit zwei obenliegenden Nockenwellen (dohc), was man bis dahin nur in kleinster Serienproduktion gewagt hatte. Dennoch gelang damit auf Anhieb ein Meisterwerk an Zuverlässigkeit und Leistungsfähigkeit, das bis 1992 in Fahrzeugen des Herstellers und außerdem in Militärfahrzeugen verbaut wurde. Durch die schräg hängenden Ventile ergibt sich ein nahezu halbkugelförmiger Brennraum, was seinerzeit als perfekte Form angesehen wurde. Die Scheinwerfer wurden nicht mehr wie beim Vorgänger einzeln auf die Kotflügel montiert, sondern seitlich der Motorhaube in die Kotflügel integriert. Die hinteren Radausschnitte sind mit sogenannten Spats verkleidet. Zunächst war eine Kleinserienfertigung mit einer Karosserie in Gemischtbauweise geplant. Das heißt, dass die Karosserie aus einem Eschenholzgerippe bestand, auf das beim britischen Spezialbetrieb Abbey Panels in Form getriebene Aluminiumbleche genagelt wurden. Nachdem die Kundschaft unerwartet großes Interesse gezeigt hatte, wurde deutlich, dass die ursprünglich geplante Produktion von 240 Fahrzeugen nicht ausreichen würde. Daher erschien im April 1950 die in der Form gleiche Variante mit geschweißter Karosserie aus Stahlblech, von der bis zur Einstellung der Serie 1954 insgesamt 7373 Stück hergestellt wurden. Die Stahlkarosserien bezog Jaguar von Pressed Steel. LG Tom