Richard Stafford
Senior Specialist, Head of Research
LOT 120 *N
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Registration no. not UK registered Chassis no. 661049
Sold for £63,250 inc. premium
Lot 120*,N
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. 661049
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. 661049
• Delivered new in the UK
• Resident in Australia since 1984
• Present ownership since 2003
"We claimed 120 mph (for the XK 120), a speed unheard of for a production car in those days." - William Heynes, Chief Engineer, Jaguar Cars.
This XK120 Roadster comes with its original UK buff logbook dated 11th February 1953 when the car was registered to Kennings Ltd. There are six further keepers listed in the logbook. Also on file are various old MoTs for the registration 'PWB 300' dating from the late 1970s and early 1980s, together with a letter dated 1955 from a Mr Eske of Sheffield in relation to the XK, stating that the wire wheels and C-type camshafts were fitted by Jaguar. The letter also states that the XK develops 210bhp and that it returns 13-14mpg on high-speed drives. In 1974 the car featured on the cover of Jaguar Drivers magazine (November edition, copy on file).
In 1984 the XK120 was imported into Australia. Related customs documents are on file together with a letter dated 1985 from Yaldens PTY Ltd of Victoria to a Mr Wallis regarding his purchase of the car. Extensive invoices accumulated throughout the 1990s while the car was owned by Mr Wallis are on file. Our vendor purchased the XK120 in 2003 (bill on file) and is a committed Jaguar enthusiast.
Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.
• Resident in Australia since 1984
• Present ownership since 2003
"We claimed 120 mph (for the XK 120), a speed unheard of for a production car in those days." - William Heynes, Chief Engineer, Jaguar Cars.
This XK120 Roadster comes with its original UK buff logbook dated 11th February 1953 when the car was registered to Kennings Ltd. There are six further keepers listed in the logbook. Also on file are various old MoTs for the registration 'PWB 300' dating from the late 1970s and early 1980s, together with a letter dated 1955 from a Mr Eske of Sheffield in relation to the XK, stating that the wire wheels and C-type camshafts were fitted by Jaguar. The letter also states that the XK develops 210bhp and that it returns 13-14mpg on high-speed drives. In 1974 the car featured on the cover of Jaguar Drivers magazine (November edition, copy on file).
In 1984 the XK120 was imported into Australia. Related customs documents are on file together with a letter dated 1985 from Yaldens PTY Ltd of Victoria to a Mr Wallis regarding his purchase of the car. Extensive invoices accumulated throughout the 1990s while the car was owned by Mr Wallis are on file. Our vendor purchased the XK120 in 2003 (bill on file) and is a committed Jaguar enthusiast.
Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.
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| * | Import low rate |
| VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. | |
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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