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Vehicle Overview 1953 Jaguar XK120SE FHC Chassis No. S680536 Engine No. W7004-8S Rare Special Equipment Coupe Offered with a Heritage Trust Certificate Equipped with Its "Numbers-Matching" Engine Block Includes Wire Wheels, igher Output Engine & C-Type Head Highly prized for their Graceful Curves & Well-appointed Cabins 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, hich persuaded William Lyons to put it into production. The "120" in its name referred to its 120mph top speed, hich 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, or open two-seater), nd the drop head coupe (DHC), s well as a closed, r "fixed-head" coupe (FHC). The Jaguar XK120 is a grand example of a car that continues to define the sports-car concept. Offered from a long-term Midwest ownership, s this desirable XK120 Special Equipment Coupe. Built in 1952 and delivered in January of 1953 through Hoffman Motorcar company in NY chassis number S680536 was delivered in a beautiful shade of Pastel Green with Suede Green interior a combination that can only be imagined as striking. Just coming out ofa lengthy garage storage, he car appears very complete and will likely make a great base for future restoration or could be ideally used as a touring, intage rally car after proper servicing and sorting. The XK Coupes are highly prized for their graceful curves and opulent wood adorned cabins, specially this example with the prized M powerplant. It is equipped with its original "numbers-matching" block and a later XK140 C-Type head (#G7144-8S), he Jaguar is currently in running order for mobility, ut as any classic car would after long term storage it will need servicing to the brakes and other components prior to any road use. The data tag, hassis # stamping and body number tag are all present. Note: this car is titled as a 1954 year model. XK Fixed Head Coupes possess a timeless French inspired beauty; their style and solid drivability are a favorite among enthusiasts. Here is a great example attractively priced and with a lot of potential. $56,500.00 Offers Welcomed Full Resolution Photos: 1953 Jaguar XK120FHC SELLING YOUR CAR? Our Philosophy is Selling Made Simple! We Are A Leading Buyer of Fine Motorcars since 2005. We Purchase Classic European Sport Cars - One Vehicle or Entire Collections
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