Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Overview
| Produced: |
1948-1954, 7631 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
The XK120 Roadster had a soft-top that barely kept out the elements and virtually no-one ever attached the side flaps.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3442cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 83mm x 106mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.75inch | 2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 12 s | 160 bhp 5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Strike quickly |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2010 | |||
| Strike quickly - Jaguar's XK120,140 and 150 models are attracting more attention than ever, but prices start from £35k. For now. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - 1948-60 Jaguar XK |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2010 | |||
| Buying guide - 1948-60 Jaguar XK - Jaguar's XK120, 140 and 150 form one of the most iconic British sports car ranges ever created. Here's how to make sure you find an example worthy of that heritage. | ||||
| Article |
Improving on Perfection - Jaguar XK120: Original vs Modified |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2004 | |||
| Improving on Perfection - Jaguar XK120: Original vs Modified - The glorious Jaguar XK120 is at its purest in original, aluminium-bodied roadster form. For those who prefer more wicked pleasures, there’s a 300 bhp roadster available from specialist CMC. Finding a favourite is a tough choice. | ||||
| Article |
Heart Ache |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2002 | |||
| Heart Ache - Owning this Jaguar XK120 has been both a real tonic. . . and cause for concern when the bills came in. | ||||
| Article |
The engines that would't die |
24 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2002 | |||
| The engines that would't die - Some engine designs stick around forever, still performing impeccably long after they might have expired. Others come and go in the blink of an indicator. Lloyd McNeill looks at the Bruce Forsyths of the engine world. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars September 2001 pg 76 |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2001 | |||
| Vicarage Jaguar XK120. How Jaguar's most stylish roadster has been made as good to drive as it looks. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar XK120-150 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2000 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar XK120-150 - If an E-type is to obvious, then perhaps Sir should consider a Jaguar XK. Mark Dixon explains why they are such a great choice. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XK120 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 20 April 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Jaguar XK120 - Once little more than a showcase for the XK engine, the stunning XK120 became a sales phenomenon. MICK LE CAPLAIN is suitably star-struck. | ||||
| Article |
The other Alpine XK120 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2010 | |||
| The other Alpine XK120 - Who needs the fantastically valuable NUB 120? So asks Graeme Hurst after an encounter with the legendary Jaguar's Coupe des Alpes twin. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Jaguar XK |
156 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2009 | |||
| Buyers guide - Jaguar XK- The consummate sports car of the 1940s and '50s is just as much fun today, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Copy cats |
52 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2008 | |||
| Copy cats- When the replica is this good, do you really need to have an original? Jaguar XK120 | ||||
| Article |
XK 120 encounters |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast August 2008 | |||
| XK 120 encounters- The oldest, the fastest, the lowest mileage, the quirkiest... Paul Skilleter recalls the XK120s he's known over more than 40 of the car's 60 years. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar XK120 |
126 |
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| Publication | MotorSport May 2008 | |||
| Jaguar XK120- It was the car that put Jaguar on the map internationally with a new benchmark of performance for price. It was also a car of stunning beauty, and it's still turning heads today. | ||||
| Article |
The Jaguar XK120 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast April 2008 | |||
| The Jaguar XK120- Was jaguar's first post-war sports car an accident? And was it really so important? Paul Skilleter re-examines the legend with a critical eye in this, the car's 60th year. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/140 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 6 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/140 - One of the most dramatic of postwar sportscars, and arguably one of the most beautiful, the XK120 caused jaws to drop around the world in the postwar malaise. The XK140 contained many improvements and either will make a fine classic that will stand up to regular use and run heads. IAN SEABROOK tells you how to get your hands on your own slice of Big Cat heaven with expert advice from Jeremy Broad of Guy Broad Parts. | ||||
| Article |
Alpine star |
41 |
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| Publication | The Automobile February 2007 | |||
| Alpine star - NUB 120 is the famous Jaguar XK120 that propelled Ian and Pat (née Lyons) Appleyard to rallying success. Michael Scarlett takes a trip back in time to drive the famous old war-horse. | ||||
| Article |
The new breed |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2006 | |||
| The new breed - Was production volume the only thing that separated the Jaguar XK120 from the Frazer Nash Targa Florio? | ||||
| Article |
Best of three |
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| Publication | Octane July 2006 | |||
| Best of three - Which is best: original or restored? Octane drive three fine XK Jaguars to visit former works racer Ian Stewart - including the XK120 Coupé used by Stewart as an everyday car 50 years ago. 1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC, 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, 1958 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.4 | ||||
| Article |
Mr & Mrs XK |
64 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly May 2006 | |||
| Mr & Mrs XK - Once the classic bug has bitten there's not turning back. Not content with just an E-type, newcomers Ray and Petrina were seduced by XKs too. Paul Bussey wonders if it's time they sold the kids. | ||||
| Article |
The Legend begins |
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| Publication | Octane March 2006 | |||
| The Legend begins - A memorable day behind the wheels of a Le Mans XK120 and Ecurie Ecosse C-type show why Jaguar's iconic designs redefined the post-war sports car. | ||||
| Article |
670001 The oldest XK |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005 | |||
| 670001 The oldest XK - Chassic Number 670001 has just been sold in the US for some £245,000. Paul Skilleter tells the story of this most significant of XK120s. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/XK140 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14 April 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/XK140 - Jaguar’s line of XK sportscars began almost by accident, but became the archetypal British sportscar. A generation of well-heeled enthusiasts fell in love with its grace and pace. Over 50 years on, the love affair shows no sign of fading. SIMON GOLDSWORTHY checks out how to buy into it without the heartache. | ||||
| Article |
Thinking Of Buying? A Jaguar XK Sports car? |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2005 | |||
| Thinking of buying? A Jaguar XK Sports car? - To fit neatly with our tale of life with an XK120, how's about a buying feature on XK Jags? Ted Purcell is our expert, read all about it! | ||||
| Article |
A Cat In The Family - Jaguar XK120 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2005 | |||
| A cat in the family - real life with a Jaguar XK120. Rod Ker reveals a classic connection in his family tree, and makes a nostalgic discovery, | ||||
| Article |
Road Test -Jaguar XK120-150 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4th August 2004 | |||
| Road Test -Jaguar XK120-150 - Six-Cylinder 3442cc and 3781cc cars built 1948-61. Two-seater fixed and drophead coupés and roadsters. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. | ||||
| Article |
Affordable Sports Cars - Supplement |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2004 | |||
| Affordable Sports Cars - Supplement - Austin-Healey 3000, Jaguar XK120, MGB, Daimler SP250, Triumph Spitfire MK IV, MG Midget 1500. | ||||
| Article |
A Rather Special XK120 - The Story of LT 2 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2004 | |||
| A Rather Special Jaguar XK120 - The Story of LT 2. by Terry Dye and Chris Jaques. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 pg 14 |
14 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 | |||
| XK Extraordinaire! Story by Keith Vincent. | ||||
| Article |
My Classic and I - The flying Doctor - Jaguar Xk120 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2002 | |||
| My Classic and I - The flying Doctor - Jaguar Xk120 | ||||
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