Motors Corner is pleased to present this 1952 Jaguar XK120 for sale.
This XK120 roadster was delivered new to Max Hoffman, the Jaguar importer for the East Coast in New York, USA. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate shows that the car was manufactured on February 27, 1952, and left the Browns Lane factory in Birch Grey with a blue interior and soft top.
It returned to the UK in 1998.
The current owner has had this Jaguar since April 2016. A FIVA passport is included in the file.
Interior Condition:
The interior is in very good overall condition.
The cabin is typical of British roadsters of the period. The leather seats offer good support. The original Smiths gauges are complete and functional. The entire interior is in very good overall condition.
Exterior Condition:
The bodywork features the flowing, elegant lines designed by William Lyons. The two-piece windshield, wide fenders, and integrated headlights create an unmistakable silhouette. The chrome trim (front grille, bumpers, hubcaps) is in very good condition. The paintwork is uniform. This XK120 is true to the spirit of post-war British roadsters.
Mechanical Condition:
Under the hood is the 3.4-liter six-cylinder XK engine. This engine, modern for its time, originally produced 160 horsepower and still offers good performance for a 1952 car. The 4-speed manual gearbox allows for crisp gear changes. The drum brake system is typical of the period. The front suspension and rear axle ensure handling true to the original. The engine starts easily and runs smoothly. This XK120 is in very good running order and is ready to drive.
History and documentation:
Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate confirming manufacture on February 27, 1952
Original delivery to Max Hoffman, New York
FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) passport (Denmark, 2007)
Competed in the 2009 Mille Miglia Storica (no. 144)
Magazine article and race photos available
2016 purchase invoice on file
UK registration papers since 1996
Registered in Europe
Eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica, this example competed in 2009 with Gregers Bach (number 144).
Technical Specifications:
Model: Jaguar XK120 Roadster (OTS)
Year: 1953
Engine: 3.4L inline 6-cylinder
Power: 160 hp
Torque: 264 Nm
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Fuel: Gasoline
Carburetors: Twin SU
Front Suspension: Wishbones, torsion bars
Rear Suspension: Live axle, leaf springs
Brakes: Drums on all four wheels
Wheels: 16-inch steel
Original Color: Birch Grey
Original Interior: Blue leather, blue soft top
Equipment:
Jabbeke Record Plaque: A brass plaque is affixed inside the passenger compartment. It recalls the 1949 world speed record, where an XK120 reached 141.51 mph (approximately 227 km/h) on the Jabbeke motorway in Belgium, confirming that this model shares the platform of a record-breaking car! Original two-piece windshield
Soft top
Removable side windows
Complete Smiths gauges
Four-spoke steering wheel
Passenger seat with grab handle
Integrated headlights
Chrome trim (grille, bumpers, hubcaps)
Services provided by Motors Corner
Financing available through our partner
Worldwide delivery available upon request
Insurance and storage solutions available
Detailed photo portfolio and complete documentation available upon request
MOTORS CORNER
39 bis Boulevard Stalingrad
Impasse Miramar
06300 NICE
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm (except on days of automotive events)
Motors Corner is a complex dedicated to classic cars, prestige vehicles, and unique vehicles. Located in the Port of Nice, we offer a full range of services for your classic car.
This XK120 roadster was delivered new to Max Hoffman, the Jaguar importer for the East Coast in New York, USA. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate shows that the car was manufactured on February 27, 1952, and left the Browns Lane factory in Birch Grey with a blue interior and soft top.
It returned to the UK in 1998.
The current owner has had this Jaguar since April 2016. A FIVA passport is included in the file.
Interior Condition:
The interior is in very good overall condition.
The cabin is typical of British roadsters of the period. The leather seats offer good support. The original Smiths gauges are complete and functional. The entire interior is in very good overall condition.
Exterior Condition:
The bodywork features the flowing, elegant lines designed by William Lyons. The two-piece windshield, wide fenders, and integrated headlights create an unmistakable silhouette. The chrome trim (front grille, bumpers, hubcaps) is in very good condition. The paintwork is uniform. This XK120 is true to the spirit of post-war British roadsters.
Mechanical Condition:
Under the hood is the 3.4-liter six-cylinder XK engine. This engine, modern for its time, originally produced 160 horsepower and still offers good performance for a 1952 car. The 4-speed manual gearbox allows for crisp gear changes. The drum brake system is typical of the period. The front suspension and rear axle ensure handling true to the original. The engine starts easily and runs smoothly. This XK120 is in very good running order and is ready to drive.
History and documentation:
Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate confirming manufacture on February 27, 1952
Original delivery to Max Hoffman, New York
FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) passport (Denmark, 2007)
Competed in the 2009 Mille Miglia Storica (no. 144)
Magazine article and race photos available
2016 purchase invoice on file
UK registration papers since 1996
Registered in Europe
Eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica, this example competed in 2009 with Gregers Bach (number 144).
Technical Specifications:
Model: Jaguar XK120 Roadster (OTS)
Year: 1953
Engine: 3.4L inline 6-cylinder
Power: 160 hp
Torque: 264 Nm
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Fuel: Gasoline
Carburetors: Twin SU
Front Suspension: Wishbones, torsion bars
Rear Suspension: Live axle, leaf springs
Brakes: Drums on all four wheels
Wheels: 16-inch steel
Original Color: Birch Grey
Original Interior: Blue leather, blue soft top
Equipment:
Jabbeke Record Plaque: A brass plaque is affixed inside the passenger compartment. It recalls the 1949 world speed record, where an XK120 reached 141.51 mph (approximately 227 km/h) on the Jabbeke motorway in Belgium, confirming that this model shares the platform of a record-breaking car! Original two-piece windshield
Soft top
Removable side windows
Complete Smiths gauges
Four-spoke steering wheel
Passenger seat with grab handle
Integrated headlights
Chrome trim (grille, bumpers, hubcaps)
Services provided by Motors Corner
Financing available through our partner
Worldwide delivery available upon request
Insurance and storage solutions available
Detailed photo portfolio and complete documentation available upon request
MOTORS CORNER
39 bis Boulevard Stalingrad
Impasse Miramar
06300 NICE
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm (except on days of automotive events)
Motors Corner is a complex dedicated to classic cars, prestige vehicles, and unique vehicles. Located in the Port of Nice, we offer a full range of services for your classic car.
