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1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Chassis No: 675496
Engine No: F2996-8
Body No: F7775
The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a test bed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation, which persuaded William Lyons to put it into production.
The "120" in its name referred to its 120 mph top speed, which made the XK120 the world's fastest standard production car at the time of its launch. It was available in two convertible versions: the roadster (OTS, for open two-seater), and the drop head coupé (DHC), as well as a closed, or "fixed-head" coupé (FHC).
With alloy cylinder head and twin side draft SU carburetors, the dual overhead-cam 3.4 L straight-6 the XK engine was a comparatively advanced unit for the time. With standard 8:1 compression ratio it produces 160 bhp. This same basic design of the XK engine was later modified into 3.8L and 4.2L versions, and survived into the late 1980s.
All XK120s have independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating-ball steering, and a telescopically adjustable steering column.
The roadster's lightweight canvas top and detachable side screens stow out of sight behind the seats, and its barchetta-style doors have no external handles; instead there is an interior pull-cord which is accessible through a flap in the side screens when the weather equipment is in place.
This XK120 OTS presents very well as a beautiful driver! Recent restoration includes: fresh, Old English White (Cream) paint, red leather interior, floor panels, new canvas top and side screens, as well as a complete mechanical overhaul. The body gaps are unusually very even and straight. The chrome work is brand new and the fender skirts ad a graceful look.
Features:
· Fender Skirts!
· Full cab tonneau cover!
· Last year production XK120
· Beautiful, all-new leather interior.
· All matching numbers!
· Just came out of a long-term collection!
Contact Jose Romero: jose@driversource.com
We buy all classic European and American cars! Finders Fee paid!!
6 (Large)
1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Chassis No: 675496
Engine No: F2996-8
Body No: F7775
The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a test bed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation, which persuaded William Lyons to put it into production.
The "120" in its name referred to its 120 mph top speed, which made the XK120 the world's fastest standard production car at the time of its launch. It was available in two convertible versions: the roadster (OTS, for open two-seater), and the drop head coupé (DHC), as well as a closed, or "fixed-head" coupé (FHC).
With alloy cylinder head and twin side draft SU carburetors, the dual overhead-cam 3.4 L straight-6 the XK engine was a comparatively advanced unit for the time. With standard 8:1 compression ratio it produces 160 bhp. This same basic design of the XK engine was later modified into 3.8L and 4.2L versions, and survived into the late 1980s.
All XK120s have independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating-ball steering, and a telescopically adjustable steering column.
The roadster's lightweight canvas top and detachable side screens stow out of sight behind the seats, and its barchetta-style doors have no external handles; instead there is an interior pull-cord which is accessible through a flap in the side screens when the weather equipment is in place.
This XK120 OTS presents very well as a beautiful driver! Recent restoration includes: fresh, Old English White (Cream) paint, red leather interior, floor panels, new canvas top and side screens, as well as a complete mechanical overhaul. The body gaps are unusually very even and straight. The chrome work is brand new and the fender skirts ad a graceful look.
Features:
· Fender Skirts!
· Full cab tonneau cover!
· Last year production XK120
· Beautiful, all-new leather interior.
· All matching numbers!
· Just came out of a long-term collection!
Contact Jose Romero: jose@driversource.com
We buy all classic European and American cars! Finders Fee paid!!