Gregor Wenner
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LOT 122
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS Chassis no. 674551 Engine no. F 1786-8
Estimate: CHF80,000 - CHF120,000
Lot 122
Matching numbers engine & chassis; Stunning colour combination
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
Chassis no. 674551
Engine no. F 1786-8
Chassis no. 674551
Engine no. F 1786-8
• Landmark Jaguar sports car
• Delivered new to the USA
• Former extensive restoration
• Current Swiss owner since 2014
• Swiss registration document
Conceived and constructed in just a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning looking roadster caused a sensation. Conceived as a low-volume model, the XK120 proved considerably more popular than expected, the resulting demand for what was then the world's fastest production car taking Jaguar by surprise. It was immediately obvious that the ash-framed alloy coachwork would have to go and the body was swiftly re-engineered in steel.
The '120' referred to the car's top speed, which was confirmed when a carefully prepared example achieved 126.4mph with hood and side screens erected and 132.6mph minus its weather protection and equipped with an under-tray. The XK120 set new standards of comfort, roadholding and performance for British sports cars and, in keeping with the Jaguar tradition, there was nothing to touch it at the price. From launch until production ended in 1954, its popularity never slackened, especially in overseas markets that took over 85% of total output.
This great Jaguar XK 120 SE Open Two-Seater, delivered new in the USA the 4 January 1954, with a Suede Green livery with assorted trim according to its Jaguar Heritage certificate, now features the period's distinctive Old English White paintwork over a green leather interior and assorted soft top. Once part of the William Young collection in Seattle for more than 30 years of ownership, the car benefited from a full restoration - the engine is matching numbers, but the cylinder head has been changed with number 1786-8 - before being sold to its current owner in 2014 in Switzerland. Since then, the car has been serviced for over CHF 20,000.
The original seat backs and side windows will be sold with the car, which is now fitted with bucket seats. The car comes with its Swiss registration document, FIVA card, a photocopy of its Jaguar Heritage certificate and the 2014 sale announcement.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an unmissable XK 120 SE OTS with a timeless and attractive colour combination, excellent provenance, sound mechanicals and beautiful overall condition.
• Delivered new to the USA
• Former extensive restoration
• Current Swiss owner since 2014
• Swiss registration document
Conceived and constructed in just a few months, the XK120 debuted at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show where the stunning looking roadster caused a sensation. Conceived as a low-volume model, the XK120 proved considerably more popular than expected, the resulting demand for what was then the world's fastest production car taking Jaguar by surprise. It was immediately obvious that the ash-framed alloy coachwork would have to go and the body was swiftly re-engineered in steel.
The '120' referred to the car's top speed, which was confirmed when a carefully prepared example achieved 126.4mph with hood and side screens erected and 132.6mph minus its weather protection and equipped with an under-tray. The XK120 set new standards of comfort, roadholding and performance for British sports cars and, in keeping with the Jaguar tradition, there was nothing to touch it at the price. From launch until production ended in 1954, its popularity never slackened, especially in overseas markets that took over 85% of total output.
This great Jaguar XK 120 SE Open Two-Seater, delivered new in the USA the 4 January 1954, with a Suede Green livery with assorted trim according to its Jaguar Heritage certificate, now features the period's distinctive Old English White paintwork over a green leather interior and assorted soft top. Once part of the William Young collection in Seattle for more than 30 years of ownership, the car benefited from a full restoration - the engine is matching numbers, but the cylinder head has been changed with number 1786-8 - before being sold to its current owner in 2014 in Switzerland. Since then, the car has been serviced for over CHF 20,000.
The original seat backs and side windows will be sold with the car, which is now fitted with bucket seats. The car comes with its Swiss registration document, FIVA card, a photocopy of its Jaguar Heritage certificate and the 2014 sale announcement.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an unmissable XK 120 SE OTS with a timeless and attractive colour combination, excellent provenance, sound mechanicals and beautiful overall condition.
Footnotes
Châssis et moteur à numéros concordants; exceptionnelle combinaison de couleurs
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
Châssis n° 674551
Moteur n° F-1786-8
• Sportive emblématique de Jaguar
• Livrée neuve aux États-Unis
• Importante restauration ancienne
• Propriétaire actuel en Suisse depuis 2014
• Document suisse d'immatriculation
Conçue et construite en seulement quelques mois, la XK120 fit ses débuts à Earls Court en 1948 où ce roadster à l'allure unique fit sensation. Destinée à être produite en petite série, la XK120 s'avéra bien plus populaire que prévu, la demande, pour ce qui était alors la voiture de série plus rapide, prit Jaguar de court. Il fut immédiatement évident que la carrosserie en alliage trop longue à construire devait être abandonnée et on eut rapidement recours à l'acier.
L'appellation 120 faisait référence à la vitesse de pointe de la voiture en miles par heure qui fut confirmée quand un exemplaire méticuleusement préparé atteignit 126,4 mph (203,42 km/h) avec capote et « side screens » en place et 132,6 mph (213,40 km/h) sans ses protections aux intempéries et équipée d'un soubassement. La XK120 établissait de nouvelles normes en matière de confort, de tenue de route et de performances pour les sportives britanniques et, en accord avec la tradition Jaguar, il n'y avait aucune concurrente à ce prix. De son lancement à la fin de sa production en 1954, sa popularité ne faiblit jamais, spécialement sur les marchés étrangers qui absorbèrent plus de 85% de la production totale.
Cette formidable Jaguar XK120 SE OTS livrée neuve aux Etats-Unis le 4 janvier 1954 en livrée Suede Green sur intérieur assorti d'après son certificat Jaguar Heritage, présente aujourd'hui une peinture Old English White, caractéristique de l'époque, sur intérieur en cuir vert et capote assortie. Faisant autrefois partie de la collection William Young à Seattle après plus de 30 ans de possession, la voiture a bénéficié d'une restauration complète - elle garde son moteur correspondant, mais la culasse a été changée pour le numéro 1786-8 - avant d'être vendue à son propriétaire actuel en 2014 en Suisse. Depuis lors, la voiture a été entretenue pour plus de 20 000 francs suisses.
Les dossiers d'origine des sièges ainsi que les vitres latérales seront livrés avec la voiture qui est désormais équipée de sièges baquets. La voiture vient avec sa carte grise suisse, sa carte FIVA, une photocopie de son certificat Jaguar Heritage et de l'annonce de vente en 2014.
Il s'agit d'une excellente opportunité d'acquérir une incontournable XK 120 SE OTS avec une combinaison de couleurs intemporelle et attrayante, une excellente provenance, une mécanique saine et un bel état général.
Saleroom notices
Please note that this is not an original Special Equipment example, but has been fitted with a C-Type cylinder head. The engine number is F-1442-8 which is the original engine; F-1786-8 is the cylinder head number as indicated in the description.
Please note that the car is offered with a reserve price, contrary to initial catalogue description.
Merci de noter que cette voiture n'est pas une Special Equipment mais a été équipée d'une culasse de Type-C. Le numéro de moteur est le F-1442-8, il s'agit bien du moteur original ; F-1786-8 est le numéro de la culasse comme indiqué dans la description.
Veuillez noter que la voiture est proposée avec un prix de réserve, contrairement à la description initiale du catalogue.
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