Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 176
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Chassis no. 660881 Engine no. W3131-8
Sold for US$31,360 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 176
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Chassis no. 660881
Engine no. W3131-8
Chassis no. 660881
Engine no. W3131-8
3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU carburetors
160bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Offered from the Thomas Hendricks 'Lost Jaguars' Collection
*In the present ownership for more than 50 years
*Original USA delivery car
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust resources confirm that the car was built on August 27, 1951 to standard open two seater specifications and although built in right hand drive form, it was destined for the USA market. Equipped with engine number W3131-8, the roadster was supplied through the East Coast distributor Hoffman of New York to Sport Car Inc of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania being dispatched by them on November 12, 1951, a mere week before the XK120 Fixed Head Coupe in this collection. As new, the car wore cream paintwork, with a biscuit and red interior and fawn top.
By 1970, the car was still in Pennsylvania, being owned by Kurt Rappold of Chester, PA. Research records a Mr. E. Kurt Rappold as having been a prominent member of the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club when he passed in 2018, it seems likely that this was the same gentleman and that he had clearly had a long association with the marque.
Thomas Hendricks purchased this 120 from Rappold in August 1971, and it has remained with him for the ensuing 51 years, being purchased by him when living in New Jersey and later moved to Maryland. It seems that a restoration was never attempted by Mr. Hendricks and it is not known when it was last run. As the car stands today it is a good solid example that would make a straightforward restoration project for its next owner.
Twin SU carburetors
160bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Offered from the Thomas Hendricks 'Lost Jaguars' Collection
*In the present ownership for more than 50 years
*Original USA delivery car
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust resources confirm that the car was built on August 27, 1951 to standard open two seater specifications and although built in right hand drive form, it was destined for the USA market. Equipped with engine number W3131-8, the roadster was supplied through the East Coast distributor Hoffman of New York to Sport Car Inc of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania being dispatched by them on November 12, 1951, a mere week before the XK120 Fixed Head Coupe in this collection. As new, the car wore cream paintwork, with a biscuit and red interior and fawn top.
By 1970, the car was still in Pennsylvania, being owned by Kurt Rappold of Chester, PA. Research records a Mr. E. Kurt Rappold as having been a prominent member of the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club when he passed in 2018, it seems likely that this was the same gentleman and that he had clearly had a long association with the marque.
Thomas Hendricks purchased this 120 from Rappold in August 1971, and it has remained with him for the ensuing 51 years, being purchased by him when living in New Jersey and later moved to Maryland. It seems that a restoration was never attempted by Mr. Hendricks and it is not known when it was last run. As the car stands today it is a good solid example that would make a straightforward restoration project for its next owner.
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