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First produced in 1949, the XK120 featured legendary coachwork crafted by William Lyons. However, a few bare chassis were sent to outside coachworks and this car is one of three that went to Ghia for a 'supersonic' body. The advent of the jet age produced such icons as the tailfins on the 1959 Cadillac, and, in Europe, Giovanni Savonuzzi of Ghia created supersonic coachwork for the Alfa Romeo 1900, Aston Martin and Fiat 8V. This Supersonic Jaguar is one of two commissioned by Malpelli, and the only one ordered with a modified cylinder head to accommodate triple carburetors in place of the usual twin carburetor configuration. On completion, it was exhibited at auto shows in Paris and London and appeared at concours in Montreux and Cannes. One of two existing Supersonic Jaguars, this car was acquired by its current caretaker in 2015, and has been dutifully restored to its original livery.
2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,900,000-USD $2,400,000
Sale Price :
USD $2,062,500
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XK120 Supersonic
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
| 1952 Jaguar XK120 Supersonic by Ghia Chassis#: 679768 Sold for USD$2,062,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey |   |
| 1952 Jaguar Supersonic Coupe Sold for USD$1,013,176 2007 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco |
Jaguar XK120 Supersonics That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Jaguar XK120 Supersonic's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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