LOT 511

1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Registration no. ESK 298 Chassis no. 660994 Engine no. F-2952

Sold for £58,650 inc. premium

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Lot 511

1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

The Beaulieu Sale: Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|10 September 2022, 14:00 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Registration no. ESK 298
Chassis no. 660994
Engine no. F-2952

• Original right-hand drive model
• Exported new to the USA
• Restored by Bridport Jaguar circa 1990
• Present ownership since 2005
• Requires re-commissioning

Footnotes

Although an original right-hand drive car, this XK120 was exported new to the Hoffman distributorship in the USA. Unfortunately, the car's early history remained in the USA when it was re-imported in 1989. Bridport Jaguar then restored the car, which included installing a replacement 'F' series XK120 engine. The vendor advises us that both the interior and hood are in nice condition despite over 30 years passing since the restoration. The tonneau cover is likewise.
The car had covered relatively few miles prior to its acquisition in 2005. Since then works carried out have included fitting a new lightened flywheel and clutch; water pump; rear springs; front suspension bushes; and Spax front dampers (adjustable). The vacuum advance unit has been overhauled but has never worked properly and is disconnected. The age-hardened Turbospeed tyres were replaced with Blockley cross-plies some while ago and two of those were replaced not many miles ago. We are advised that the cooling system now works very well and oil pressure is a constant circa 50psi at road speed.
'ESK 298' won an award at the BOC concours at Prescott some years ago, but then the paint was in better condition. The vendors have also driven to the Classic Le Mans a couple of times, on one occasion taking in the Vendée coast and attending the XK 60th Anniversary at Goodwood in 2008.
Prospective purchasers should note that the front wheel cylinders and brake shoes have been changed and the master cylinder rebuilt, and that brakes need to be bedded in. A new Coventry Automotive Components exhaust system will have been fitted by time of sale. The XK comes complete with history file, jack, starting handle, wheel brace, and two sets of keys, but no factory tool kit.

Saleroom notices

Please note, unfortunately the replacement exhaust has not been ordered or fitted and the tonneau cover will follow post sale.

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