For Sale at Auction: 1950 Jaguar XK in Monterey, California for sale in Monterey, CA
Vehicle Description Chassis No.
670146 Engine No.
W1288-7 Body No.
F1200 Jaguar co-founder Sir William Lyons conceived of a limited-production alloy-bodied roadster as a stopgap for the forthcoming Jaguar Mark VII while showcasing the capabilities of the 3.
4-liter, 160-horsepower XK engine.
And showcase it did! Dubbed the XK120 for its claimed 120 mph top speed, the lithe and sweeping roadster caused a sensation upon its debut at the 1948 London Motor Show in Open Two Seater form.
Demand was such that the initial run of 240 handbuilt, aluminum construction cars were immediately snapped up, prompting Coventry to re-tool for steel construction by 1950.
Today, the alloy cars are coveted not only for their rarity and important position in Jaguar history, but also as one of the greatest post-war production sports cars of all time.
This stunning XK120 Roadster, chassis number 670146 is one of only 184 left-hand drive alloy cars built between 1948 and 1950.
A copy of its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirms its factory European left-hand-drive specification and records that the car was completed on 21 February 1950.
Although the Birch Grey over Biscuit and Red duotone leather Roadster is recorded as being ordered through R.
M.
Overseas Motors in D?sseldorf, Germany on 14 April 1950, an additional note indicates that the ex works chassis 670146 was in fact collected directly from the factory by its original owner, Colonel T.
Hampton of the US Air Force, the following day on 15 April 1950.
The Jaguar's whereabouts over the next several decades remain undocumented, however, previously sourced documentation included with the car suggests it was brought to the United States and remained on the West Coast.
In 1996, the Roadster was acquired by Tom Krefetz of Classic Showcase in Oceanside, California.
The Jaguar joined Krefetz as a highly original car showing approximately 40,000 miles, making it an excellent candidate for a frame-off restoration.
Everything from the notoriously challenging fitment of its aluminum body panels to the restoration of its mechanicals including balancing and blueprinting the numbers-matching engine and rebuilding the transmission, suspension, and radiator were all overseen by marque expert Tarik Tsepina.
Renewed in a wonderfully reflective coat of black paint, the aluminum coachwork was carefully reunited with the freshly media-blasted chassis and reconstructed wood frame.
The interior was neatly trimmed in the finest pigskin-grain leather hides and the instruments, switches, and steering wheel were painstakingly restored.
Completed in 1998, the result is one of the most highly decorated alloy-bodied XK120 Roadsters extant.
The exceptional quality of the restoration was immediately acclaimed by the esteemed judges at the Jaguar Clubs North America (JCNA) San Diego Concours d'Elegance, earning a perfect 100-point score for its array of correct details including red primer paint on the hood prop rod hook, wide windshield cushion pad, and attached fender lights.
Its winning ways continued under new ownership when it was purchased by Paul and Jan-Gee McCollam in 2001, taking home an AACA National Senior Award at Hershey, Pennsylvania in 2001, First in Class at the 2002 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, and three JNCA National XK120 Class 2 Championships in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
With improvements made during the McCollam's stewardship, including re-chroming the brightwork, replating some engine components, and fitting a new soft top, the Roadster received an astonishing 26 awards in total over their decade of ownership.
Since entering the Academy of Art Collection in 2011, the Jaguar's museum quality, award-winning restoration has been beautifully preserved and it continues to be one of the finest documented and correctly restored alloy-bodied XK120s anywhere in the world.
Complete with its side curtains, tonneau cover, jack, tool roll, and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, this exquisite Jaguar XK120 is available for the first time in 12 years.
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670146 Engine No.
W1288-7 Body No.
F1200 Jaguar co-founder Sir William Lyons conceived of a limited-production alloy-bodied roadster as a stopgap for the forthcoming Jaguar Mark VII while showcasing the capabilities of the 3.
4-liter, 160-horsepower XK engine.
And showcase it did! Dubbed the XK120 for its claimed 120 mph top speed, the lithe and sweeping roadster caused a sensation upon its debut at the 1948 London Motor Show in Open Two Seater form.
Demand was such that the initial run of 240 handbuilt, aluminum construction cars were immediately snapped up, prompting Coventry to re-tool for steel construction by 1950.
Today, the alloy cars are coveted not only for their rarity and important position in Jaguar history, but also as one of the greatest post-war production sports cars of all time.
This stunning XK120 Roadster, chassis number 670146 is one of only 184 left-hand drive alloy cars built between 1948 and 1950.
A copy of its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirms its factory European left-hand-drive specification and records that the car was completed on 21 February 1950.
Although the Birch Grey over Biscuit and Red duotone leather Roadster is recorded as being ordered through R.
M.
Overseas Motors in D?sseldorf, Germany on 14 April 1950, an additional note indicates that the ex works chassis 670146 was in fact collected directly from the factory by its original owner, Colonel T.
Hampton of the US Air Force, the following day on 15 April 1950.
The Jaguar's whereabouts over the next several decades remain undocumented, however, previously sourced documentation included with the car suggests it was brought to the United States and remained on the West Coast.
In 1996, the Roadster was acquired by Tom Krefetz of Classic Showcase in Oceanside, California.
The Jaguar joined Krefetz as a highly original car showing approximately 40,000 miles, making it an excellent candidate for a frame-off restoration.
Everything from the notoriously challenging fitment of its aluminum body panels to the restoration of its mechanicals including balancing and blueprinting the numbers-matching engine and rebuilding the transmission, suspension, and radiator were all overseen by marque expert Tarik Tsepina.
Renewed in a wonderfully reflective coat of black paint, the aluminum coachwork was carefully reunited with the freshly media-blasted chassis and reconstructed wood frame.
The interior was neatly trimmed in the finest pigskin-grain leather hides and the instruments, switches, and steering wheel were painstakingly restored.
Completed in 1998, the result is one of the most highly decorated alloy-bodied XK120 Roadsters extant.
The exceptional quality of the restoration was immediately acclaimed by the esteemed judges at the Jaguar Clubs North America (JCNA) San Diego Concours d'Elegance, earning a perfect 100-point score for its array of correct details including red primer paint on the hood prop rod hook, wide windshield cushion pad, and attached fender lights.
Its winning ways continued under new ownership when it was purchased by Paul and Jan-Gee McCollam in 2001, taking home an AACA National Senior Award at Hershey, Pennsylvania in 2001, First in Class at the 2002 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, and three JNCA National XK120 Class 2 Championships in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
With improvements made during the McCollam's stewardship, including re-chroming the brightwork, replating some engine components, and fitting a new soft top, the Roadster received an astonishing 26 awards in total over their decade of ownership.
Since entering the Academy of Art Collection in 2011, the Jaguar's museum quality, award-winning restoration has been beautifully preserved and it continues to be one of the finest documented and correctly restored alloy-bodied XK120s anywhere in the world.
Complete with its side curtains, tonneau cover, jack, tool roll, and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, this exquisite Jaguar XK120 is available for the first time in 12 years.
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