1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Frame-Off Restoration | Rebuilt 3,442cc I6 Motor | New 5-Speed Manual Transmission

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250231087

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
IDC0002993ZZ
Lot Number:
250231087
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
1,130 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
3,442cc I6
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
British Racing Green
Interior Color:
Tan
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • MY 1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
  • Rebuilt 3.4L Engine (Less than 1,500 Miles)
  • New 5-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Electric Power Steering System
  • Front Wilwood Disc Brakes
  • British Racing Green Exterior
  • New Torsion bars
  • Electric Ignition
  • New Wire Wheels
  • New Top
  • New Leather Interior
  • Wood Handle Steering Wheel
  • New Carpeting
  • New Michilen Radios
  • Electronic ignition and modern alternator
  • New aluminum radiator and electric fan
  • New stainless-steel exhaust system
  • Modern hydraulic clutch
  • New Master Cylinder
  • Modern 12V Electrical System
  • 12V Battery Relocated to Engine bay
  • Twin-Solex carburetors
  • Frame-Off Restoration (R-Goods Auto Works)

Overview of 1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster For Sale by Owner

Although Jaguars come in a variety of sizes with power packs to suit your preferences, these days, it's rare to find many examples like this one. What we have here is a stunning 1953 Jaguar XK 120 with a frame-off restoration by R-Goods Auto Works and a few modern upgrades that bring this car slightly closer to the current era. While the additions make this Jag easy to use in the modern world, they also make it reliable and easy to maintain. Boasting a rebuilt engine with less than 1,500 miles on it, this XK120 is currently located in Palm Beach, Florida.

Exterior and Interior

British Racing Green is an excellent choice for any Jaguar. It brings back memories of the days when Jaguar would go head-to-head with its rivals on the racetrack. Our subject 1953 Jaguar XK120's swooping body lines and curved edges are draped with British Racing Green. A black soft top, which the current owner reports to be new, brings it all together. The car rides on new wire wheels that are wrapped in new 185 R16 Michelin X tires. Behind the front wheels are Wilwood disc brakes, which are backed by a new master cylinder. Then, new torsion bars give you a comfy ride while aiding vehicle handling. As you open the doors to this 1953 Jaguar XK120, you are invited to a classic leather interior in a beige color featuring new carpeting. Its electric power steering system makes it effortless to maneuver, and the wood handle steering wheel adds to its elegance.

Engine

The heart of this 1953 Jaguar XK120 is a rebuilt 3.4L I6 engine that is married to a new 5-speed manual transmission. This system includes a modern hydraulic clutch, a new aluminum radiator and electric fan, twin Solex carburetors, electronic ignition, and a modern alternator. It also benefits from a modern 12V electrical system, and the 12V battery is relocated to the engine bay. A new stainless-steel exhaust system gives the engine a soulful rumble.

Walk-around Video of this Jaguar XK120

Passenger side photo of 1953 Jaguar XK120

1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Current Ask
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Although Jaguars come in a variety of sizes with power packs to suit your preferences, these days, it's rare to find many examples like this one. What we have here is a stunning 1953 Jaguar XK 120 with a frame-off restoration by R-Goods Auto Works and a few modern upgrades that bring this car slightly closer to the current era. While the additions make this Jag easy to use in the modern world, they also make it reliable and easy to maintain. Boasting a rebuilt engine with less than 1,500 miles on it, this XK120 is currently located in Palm Beach, Florida.

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