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LOT 136
1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupé Chassis no. S681232 Engine no. 7F7188-8 (See Text)
Sold for CHF74,750 inc. premium
Lot 136
1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupé
1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupé
Chassis no. S681232
Engine no. 7F7188-8 (See Text)
Chassis no. S681232
Engine no. 7F7188-8 (See Text)
• Delivered new to the USA
• Tastefully updated for rallies and events
• Guy Broad-built 4.2-litre engine
• 5-Speed Tremec gearbox
• Sold with Swiss registration document
At the 1948 London Motor Show, visitors swarmed Jaguar's stand to glimpse a sensational new sportscar showcasing the advanced new twin-cam six-cylinder XK engine. The feverish reaction convinced Sir William Lyons to put the car into production, and in just a few short months, the stunning new XK120 debuted as the fastest production car in the world.
This striking FHC (Fixed Head Coupe) variant of Jaguar's legendary sports car has been made even faster courtesy of a host of well-considered modifications beneath the skin. Replacing the original 3.4-litre engine is a later 4.2-litre unit, thoroughly modified by the respected UK specialist, Guy Broad. It is reported to have high-compression pistons, big valves, D-Type camshafts, a lightened flywheel and electronic ignition. It breathes in through triple SU HD8 carburetors, and out through a custom performance exhaust system. Making a reported 260 bhp, it puts that ample power down through a Tremec 5-speed gearbox and limited slip differential, while uprated front disc brakes keep things in check.
Inside, feather-light Tillet carbonfibre sports seats provide welcome support through the bends, while the rest of the cabin retains the period charm. Undoubtedly quick, this exciting XK120 is ideally suited for fast road use, rallies, and tours worldwide. Delivered new to the USA, it is being sold on Swiss veteran registration documents.
• Tastefully updated for rallies and events
• Guy Broad-built 4.2-litre engine
• 5-Speed Tremec gearbox
• Sold with Swiss registration document
At the 1948 London Motor Show, visitors swarmed Jaguar's stand to glimpse a sensational new sportscar showcasing the advanced new twin-cam six-cylinder XK engine. The feverish reaction convinced Sir William Lyons to put the car into production, and in just a few short months, the stunning new XK120 debuted as the fastest production car in the world.
This striking FHC (Fixed Head Coupe) variant of Jaguar's legendary sports car has been made even faster courtesy of a host of well-considered modifications beneath the skin. Replacing the original 3.4-litre engine is a later 4.2-litre unit, thoroughly modified by the respected UK specialist, Guy Broad. It is reported to have high-compression pistons, big valves, D-Type camshafts, a lightened flywheel and electronic ignition. It breathes in through triple SU HD8 carburetors, and out through a custom performance exhaust system. Making a reported 260 bhp, it puts that ample power down through a Tremec 5-speed gearbox and limited slip differential, while uprated front disc brakes keep things in check.
Inside, feather-light Tillet carbonfibre sports seats provide welcome support through the bends, while the rest of the cabin retains the period charm. Undoubtedly quick, this exciting XK120 is ideally suited for fast road use, rallies, and tours worldwide. Delivered new to the USA, it is being sold on Swiss veteran registration documents.
Footnotes
1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupé
Châssis n° S681232
Moteur n° 7F7188-8 (Cf. texte)
• Livrée neuve aux Etats-Unis
• Elégamment modernisée pour des rallyes et autres manifestations
• Moteur 4,2 litres préparé par Guy Broad
• Boîte Tremec à cinq rapports
• Vendue avec ses documents d'immatriculation suisses
Lors du Salon de Londres de 1948, les visiteurs envahirent le stand Jaguar pour admirer une extraordinaire nouvelle voiture de sport qui servait d'écrin au nouveau moteur XK, un moderne six-cylindres à double arbre à cames. Cette frénésie convainquit Sir William Lyons de mettre la voiture en production et, après seulement quelques mois, l'extraordinaire XK120 devint la voiture de série la plus rapide au monde.
Cette impressionnante version FHC (coupé à toit fixe) de la légendaire Jaguar de sport a encore gagné en performances grâce à l'intégration de modifications pertinentes, cachées sous sa robe. Son 3,4 litres d'origine a été remplacé par un 4,2 litres plus récent préparé par Guy Broad, le spécialiste britannique unanimement respecté. Il est réputé être doté de pistons à taux de compression majoré, de grosses soupapes, d'arbres à cames de Type D, d'un volant-moteur allégé et d'un allumage électronique. Il est alimenté par trois carburateurs SU HD8 et se complète d'un échappement hautes performances sur mesure. Il est donné pour 260 chevaux, qui sont transmis par une boîte Tremec à cinq rapports et un différentiel à glissement limité, l'ensemble restant sous le contrôle de modernes freins avant à disque.
Ses sièges sport allégés Tillet, en fibre de carbone, offrent un appréciable maintien en virage, mais le reste de l'habitacle a conservé son charme d'origine. Cette enthousiasmante XK120, indiscutablement performante, sera parfaite en utilisation routière rapide, en rallye et en circulation partout dans le monde. Elle a été livrée neuve aux Etats-Unis et est vendue munie de ses documents d'immatriculation suisses et bénéficie du statut vétéran.
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