Jaguar XK 120 SE Fixed Head Coupe Garage Find Complete Car

Make:	Jaguar
Model:	XK
Type:	Coupe
Trim:	120
Year:	1953
Mileage:	1,234,568
VIN:	681151
Color:	White
Engine:	G-10638
Cylinders:	6
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Tan
Drive side:	Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Parkville, Maryland, United States

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Description of 1953 Jaguar XK 120

Garage find Jaguar XK120 SE Fixed Head Coupe in storage since 1967. While restored 120s are always available, decent complete un-restored cars with history like this one are few and getting fewer.
This is an SE model and was originally painted Lavender Grey, which is a rare color. The car was painted white sometime in the 50s or 60s, but some of the Lavender Grey is still present on the sills, hood, and trunk.
Body:
The paint is chipped and cracked in multiple areas. I cannot find evidence of body filler or accident damage, there are minor dings.
Rust:
There is rust in the rear, and will definitely require a gas tank support brace before the car can be driven. A new old stock gas tank is included.The right front turnsignal assembly is rusted and there is rust near the rear bumper.
There appears to be very minimal rust on the sills. Importantly, the doors open and shut with ease. There's no sag when open or play when shut.
Mechanicals:
An XK140 engine was installed prior to my father's purchase. I do not have the original engine. A friend helped me get the XK140 engine running in July. We installed new spark plugs, changed the fluids and hoses, and rebuilt the carbs and SU fuel pump. A video shows it running here: https://youtu.be/-YRxtxfzocE
The car rolls easily, but needs brakes and tires.
Other notes: I am including some parts my dad accumulated through the years:1) An xk120 turnsignal assembly and button, since the car currently has a later model turnsignal assembly.2) Driving lights3) Spats and solid wheels, should you want to swap the wire wheels.4) New gas tank, brace, and sender.
History:
I am selling this car on behalf of my father. The car has not been on the road since 1967. According to my mom, there wasn't anything wrong with the car-- they simply ran out of space.
My father's mechanic since the 1950s is still alive (!), but doesn't recall the car's service history in the 1960s. I do not know the mileage.
While it's a bit sentimental, I think it's important to note that my father was a life-long XK120 owner. His first car was a XK120, which he bought using funds from mowing yards and other odd jobs. He drove a 120 across the country in 1963 with two friends (imagine the cramped quarters!). He was proud of this 120 and considered it part of the family, taking pictures of it with my mom and dog, Caledonia.
I'm presenting the car as a garage find, and haven't cleaned the exterior or interior. What you see is what you get. I did remove the bolted aluminum beautifying panels that covered the sills, only to show the car was not rusted beneath, as this can be a costly repair.
My family is really hoping this Jaguar goes to a good home, as it’s been with ours for over five decades.
Serious inquiries only, please.