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1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Chassis No: 674560
Engine No: F1449-5
Body No: F6824
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.
674560: This XK120 OTS presents very well as an excellent driver! Well maintained and marvelously restored, the car retains a beautiful nostalgic appearance.
Finished in olive green metallic paint, black and chromed accented steel wheels, Toyo all-terrain tires, rear wing spats, black full-cab tonneau cover, black leather bonnet straps, driving lamps and lamp grills, as well as excellent brightwork throughout; the unique styling cues of this Jaguar strongly convey the essence of a classic British roadster. The interior upholstery is trimmed with black leather throughout, complimenting the original instrument panel and dash plaque. Olive carpeting completes the look.
Mechanically strong and highly reliable, this desirable classic roadster makes a superb candidate for a show car or weekend driver!
· An excellent driver!
· Last year production XK120!
· Very straight body all around!
· A complete numbers-matching numbers example!
· Includes complete tool roll and jack!
25 (Large)
1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Chassis No: 674560
Engine No: F1449-5
Body No: F6824
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.
674560: This XK120 OTS presents very well as an excellent driver! Well maintained and marvelously restored, the car retains a beautiful nostalgic appearance.
Finished in olive green metallic paint, black and chromed accented steel wheels, Toyo all-terrain tires, rear wing spats, black full-cab tonneau cover, black leather bonnet straps, driving lamps and lamp grills, as well as excellent brightwork throughout; the unique styling cues of this Jaguar strongly convey the essence of a classic British roadster. The interior upholstery is trimmed with black leather throughout, complimenting the original instrument panel and dash plaque. Olive carpeting completes the look.
Mechanically strong and highly reliable, this desirable classic roadster makes a superb candidate for a show car or weekend driver!
· An excellent driver!
· Last year production XK120!
· Very straight body all around!
· A complete numbers-matching numbers example!
· Includes complete tool roll and jack!