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There were 240 hand-built, alloy-bodied roadsters constructed, and this example (chassis number 670005), was the first XK120 imported into the United States. It left the Jaguar factory in the non-standard color of Blue Sheen, and was the only example that was painted in this shade.
It was dispatched on August 17th of 1949 and was the fifth left-hand drive XK to leave the factory. It was delivered to the Manhattan car dealer Max Hoffman. Shortly after receiving the car, Hoffman brought it to the second annual Watkins Glen Grand Prix. The car was used as the official parade vehicle prior to the start of the weekend's main event.
Either during or prior to the Watkins Glen event, 670005 was sold to Austin James of New York. The next owner was Donald Batchelder, followed by the Brockman family in 1957. The Brockman's would retain the car for the next three decades. The current caretaker took possession of the car in 1985. The car was complete, but was in need of a sympathetic restoration. Between October 2005 and June of 2008, the car was given a no-expense-spared complete cosmetic and mechanical restoration.
Upon completion, the car was put on the show circuit, beginning at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in 2009. At the JCNA biennial Challenge Championship in San Antonio, Texas, this XK was hailed as the 2009 Concours Champion in Class C02 (Champion Class). During its next appearance, at the 2009 Jaguar Club of Florida Concours, the XK was bestowed with Best of Show and Best of Class honors, scoring a perfect 100 points. At the Suncoast Jaguar Club Concours later that year, it received yet another 100-point judgment and received First Place in the Champion Class. 670005 was judged at an average score of 99.99 points by JCNA for the 2009 Concours Championship season.
670005 won the JCNA award in both 2009 and 2010 for First Place in Slalom Class B (1949—1961 XK120, 140 and 150) and, in so doing, recorded the fastest time in JCNA history, eclipsing the previous record set in 1997.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell for $375,000 - $550,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $385,000 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
It was dispatched on August 17th of 1949 and was the fifth left-hand drive XK to leave the factory. It was delivered to the Manhattan car dealer Max Hoffman. Shortly after receiving the car, Hoffman brought it to the second annual Watkins Glen Grand Prix. The car was used as the official parade vehicle prior to the start of the weekend's main event.
Either during or prior to the Watkins Glen event, 670005 was sold to Austin James of New York. The next owner was Donald Batchelder, followed by the Brockman family in 1957. The Brockman's would retain the car for the next three decades. The current caretaker took possession of the car in 1985. The car was complete, but was in need of a sympathetic restoration. Between October 2005 and June of 2008, the car was given a no-expense-spared complete cosmetic and mechanical restoration.
Upon completion, the car was put on the show circuit, beginning at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in 2009. At the JCNA biennial Challenge Championship in San Antonio, Texas, this XK was hailed as the 2009 Concours Champion in Class C02 (Champion Class). During its next appearance, at the 2009 Jaguar Club of Florida Concours, the XK was bestowed with Best of Show and Best of Class honors, scoring a perfect 100 points. At the Suncoast Jaguar Club Concours later that year, it received yet another 100-point judgment and received First Place in the Champion Class. 670005 was judged at an average score of 99.99 points by JCNA for the 2009 Concours Championship season.
670005 won the JCNA award in both 2009 and 2010 for First Place in Slalom Class B (1949—1961 XK120, 140 and 150) and, in so doing, recorded the fastest time in JCNA history, eclipsing the previous record set in 1997.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell for $375,000 - $550,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $385,000 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $357,000
2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $451,000
2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $385,000
1949 Jaguar XK120 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XK120
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670059 Sold for USD$190,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy 'Lightweight' Roadster Chassis#: 670062 Sold for USD$207,150 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1949 JAGUAR XK120 ALLOY ROADSTER Chassis#: 670019 Sold for USD$257,600 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670005 Sold for USD$357,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670111 Sold for USD$330,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1949 JAGUAR XK120 ALLOY OPEN TWO-SEATER Chassis#: 670056 Sold for USD$396,000 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670047 Sold for USD$407,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670060 Sold for USD$407,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670025 Sold for USD$346,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670015 Sold for USD$371,534 2014 RM Auctions : Monaco | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670061 Sold for USD$495,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Super Sport Chassis#: 670005 Sold for USD$451,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670025 Sold for USD$242,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670059 Sold for USD$280,500 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Super Sport Chassis#: 670005 Sold for USD$385,000 2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Sold for USD$275,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670001 Sold for USD$440,000 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1949 JAGUAR XK 120 ALLOY ROADSTER Sold for USD$132,000 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 | |
1949 JAGUAR XK 120 ALLOY ROADSTER Sold for USD$176,000 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
Jaguar XK120s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Jaguar XK120's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster | 670082 | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1949 Jaguar XK 120 roadster aluminium | 670059 | 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | $260,000 | $320,000 | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Open Two-Seater | 670181 | 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster | 670059 | 2015 RM Auctions Paris | $280,000 | $320,000 |
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