Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1951-1954, 2678 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
In 1951, 3 years after the launch of the pretty XK120 Roadster, Jaguar unveiled another version of its XK120, the Fixed Head Coupe. The new hardtop coupe featured an elegant roof section, which closely reflected the lines of the much larger Jaguar Mk VII Saloon.
The XK120 Fixed Head Coupe doors carried proper wind-up windows in bright finished surrounds with small rear 1/4 windows behind them. External door handles and locks gave the Fixed Head Coupe a more civilised image than the rakish Roadster. Mechanically the car differed little from the open versions and made use of the powerful six cylinder XK engine.
In 1954 the new XK140 range arrived, which included a revised F.H.C. version.
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 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 9.9 s | 17.3 s | 18 mpg | 160 bhp 5000 | |
| 121 mph | 22 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| 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 |
Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2009 | |||
| Buying guide - Jaguar MKVII-IX 1950-61- It's an unlikely racer, but Stirling Moss managed all right - and these luxury saloons hurtle in comfort. Here's how to find the one you want. | ||||
| Article |
Flat out for a week |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2008 | |||
| Flat out for a week- Find out about the men who risked all to create the Jaguar legend, and just how incredible the XK120 was in 1952. | ||||
| Article |
Porsche 356 vs Jaguar XK 120 Pulling In Different Directions. |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2006 | |||
| Pulling In Different Directions - Jaguar's XK120, the state-of-the-art traditional supercar of its day , was challenged by the original thinking of Porsche's exotic little 356 coupe. Are you a traditionalist or an original thinker? | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars September 2001 pg 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 |
More than a feline |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2008 | |||
| More than a feline- As Jaguar's seminal XK series celebrated its 60th birthday, Graeme Hurst compares a modified XK120 with the purity of an original to discover whether you really can have, | ||||
| Article |
Copy cats |
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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 |
Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/140 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
The Legend begins |
66 |
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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 |
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 |
A Unique XK - My Speciale |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2005 | |||
| A Unique XK - My Speciale. | ||||
| Article |
Jill's Jag |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2004 | |||
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Jill’s Jag - Jill Probert tells her personal story of an XK120. |
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| 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 |
Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 pg 14 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 | |||
| XK Extraordinaire! Story by Keith Vincent. | ||||
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