We have applied for the Jaguar/Daimler Heritage Certificate for this car and will be updating the information on earlier history once it is known. On June 8, 2003, this car was acquired by a Jaguar specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona where the aforementioned body-off restoration took place. This painstaking process of body off, nut and bolt restoration took three full years to complete.  The result is excellent.

In August of 2006, the Jaguar went on to a large classic car collection in Baberton, Ohio where it was proudly displayed until March 19, 2010, when John Tulloch acquired it. Mr. Tulloch is an avid car collector and enthusiast based in both Illinois and Arizona. He enjoyed this Jaguar on tours through Arizona, always finding it as reliable as it is gorgeous.

The British Racing Green livery on this car is in excellent condition with very few minor blemishes. In direct sunlight, it shines beautifully and has the wonderful deep luster that this color is known for. The chrome trim pieces are in wonderful condition (as to be expected after such a restoration) and highlight the details of this beautiful car. This example also comes with its black canvas convertible top and side curtains that look great and are easy to attach. There are some expected scratches on the side insert windows due to storage. The split-windshield creates a cool, period-correct look to an already sexy car and creates an undistorted, commanding view of the road ahead.

The “Old Biscuit” leather interior is in overall excellent condition.  The leather is soft and supple and is complimented with deep, soft matching carpets. The light and elegant looking interior creates a stunning contrast to the more understated exterior. The factory steering wheel comes complete with the original Jaguar logo encased in an orb that immediately demands your attention while every other touch point, such as the gear lever and hand brake, work well with excellent engagement feel.

The 3.4 liter inline-six starts right up hot or cold and idles smoothly. The bellowing, deep growl that these engines are so revered for is omnipresent and it is particularly amplified higher in the rev range. Delivering 160 hp complimented with excellent midrange torque, it is an absolute joy to drive. There is an inherent, awesome mechanical feel to this car that needs to be experienced. The four-speed transmission engages into every gear easily and faithfully, and clutch operation is exceptionally smooth and progressive. At speed, this Jaguar is stable and confident – making the 120-mph top speed claim by Jaguar themselves (hence XK120) easily believable.

This car comes with the factory Black canvas top, side curtains, and tan canvas tonneau covers as well as a custom ordered car cover. It is also complete with the factory toolkit, jack, crowbar, and spare tire. Additionally, this Jaguar will come with a large file of service receipts, an original owner’s handbook and the forthcoming Jaguar Heritage Certificate.

Hagerty currently has No. 1 values at $169,000 and No. 2 values at $145,000, with the NADA value at $169,000.  This XK120 is competitively priced to reflect its solid No. 2 condition that would be perfect for touring or showing.

For more details and information, please email, text, or call Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com   This car is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom.  We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide.  We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

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Technical Specs

3,442 CC DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
160 BHP at 5,200 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Front Suspension with Torsion Bars
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

This striking XK120 Roadster, finished in its factory-specified Racing Green paint with tan leather upholstery and black top, was dispatched from Jaguar’s factory in 1954, destined for Oregon. The XK120 remained in Oregon all its life until recently being moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. The owner has passed and we are assisting the family with its sale. This is part of a multi-million dollar collection of classics.

Great pains were taken to achieve a period-correct presentation and prepare the car for the highest levels of judged competition. The high-quality restoration was completed in about 1995, and numerous receipts and correspondence documented the process.

The XK120 was unregistered from 1974 until 1989. This contributed to the very low original mileage. Of more importance perhaps, the restorer was able to use most all of the original hardware, simply refinishing the original bolts, washers, etc. This contributes to this cars authenticity and accuracy of restoration. All components listed on the Jaguar Heritage Certificate match those presently on this motorcar.

The present cosmetic condition is nearly perfect in every respect. There are some light scratches on the deck inside of the rear window and a few minor paint chips from the closure of the boot (these have not been touched up and are shown in the photos AND inspection video). Under the bonnet, there is normal cosmetic cracking of the porcelain coating on the exhaust manifold.

Mechanically it is excellent. There are a few small unattended to items that need attention, including: the horn, wipers, turn signals and the cigar lighter.

While the Jaguar has less than 1,000 miles during his approximate 20-year ownership, the car benefited from regular attention. An impressive file of records accompanies the sale, as does a proper tool kit, jack, air pump, and owner’s manual. Beautifully presented, with attractive disc wheels and rear spats, this XK120 Roadster is sure to excite the Jaguar purist. The sale will include the complete file history, Heritage Certificate, Custom Car Cover, etc. For more details or for viewing, please call, email or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.

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This is a true survivor! This is a rust-free very original 1952 Jaguar XK120 SE/M OTS roadster that is a fantastic tour car with unbelievable performance. The last long-time owner was Don Schell, a well known car collector in Camp Hill, PA. He enjoyed the car for the past 21 years, having bought it with 7,000 miles on the odometer at Hershey in 1998. It is now showing 20,000 miles.

This XK120 has the “S” designation which according to all sources means a higher lift cam and special equipment, including the icon wire wheels. The S or SE stood for Special Equipment and in the US is sometimes referred to as M for modified. The higher lift cam is said to increase the output by 20 hp. This example has a later 3.8 liter engine installed, engine number LA 4129-9.

This car has been enjoyed in good weather most of its life, because it is free of rust. It had been repainted in the original red paint decades ago and remains in touring quality condition today. Since under our stewardship, we’ve rubbed out the paint and had many of the small dents removed, mainly from the aluminum. The doors, trunk (boot) and hood (bonnet) are all crafted from aluminum. The paint overall looks very nice for touring, but up close there are several areas where there is some cracking and other blemishes. But it looks sharp!

We’ve run out bondo detector and there was no filler detected throughout the car. It is really a rust free example. There is light cracking, mainly around where the front driving lights are on top of the fender. This is typically from where the lead was used to add the light housing on top of the fender.

The interior and dash are in very nice condition. The seats are very comfortable and are finished in black vinyl. The carpet is also in excellent condition.

The wire wheels and tires are in excellent shape and run down the highway very well. The jack and hammer, along with the spare wheel and shop manuals, are in the truck. The trunk is also free of rust and looks great. The Jag comes with a car cover as well.

The engine fires right up, warm or cold. And it sounds fantastic. It has an amazing throaty growl that you expect from a healthy Jaguar. All of the gauges, except the clock, work as they should. The oil pressure is excellent and it has an auxiliary fan installed for use on warm days. We’ve had the pleasure of driving it about 60 miles, and it is a delight to drive and incredibly fast and fun!!

This car is meant for the open road, because its performance is rather amazing. It comes with a very nice newer convertible top and excellent (likely never used) side curtains.

We have this priced well. The Hagerty Price Guide has the 1952 Jaguar XK120 SE/M Roadster No. 3 Value at $106,000.

This is a true survivor. It is available for inspection or viewing at the owners home in Atlanta, Georgia. For more details, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.

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