At the 1948 London Motor Show Jaguar revealed its first sports car since 1939 when production of the SS ended. It is a Jaguar XK120 designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer William Heynes, which was offered as an open two-seater or roadster. It was produced until 1954 and one, the 1951 Jaguar XK120, was offered at auction.

Jaguar XK120 is powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission equipped with a lightened flywheel. It is mounted on a set of chrome 16″ wire wheels. It is equipped with leather hood strip, split windshield, Lucas front driving lights, rear wheel vents, Jaguar-branded hubcaps, Vredestein tires installed out back, front disc brakes as well as an electronic ignition system, an exhaust header, dual SU carburetors, and safety belts.

This car is finished in shade of maroon, while the original color was bronze, according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. 21 years ago, the car was restored and recently serviced. Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels, combined with wood trim. The design of the cabin is decorated with wooden decorations and a four-spoke steering wheel.

The car comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, service records, and a Pennsylvania title.

The auction ends on February 28th and the current highest bid is $30,000 USD.

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