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1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 679902
  • Serial Number: 670025
  • Body Number: F 1039
This XK120 is only the 25th left-hand-drive example built by Jaguar; early cars like this one were hand-built with aluminum bodies on ash wood frames. And many of them were raced out of the box, as may have been the case for this example. In 1950 Jaguar switched to mass-production using pressed-steel bodies. Early XK120s posted top speeds over 120 mph in magazine testing, and a specially prepared example reached almost 137 mph, making it the world's fastest production car. This car was imported through Max Hoffman, who was responsible for bringing many great European cars to America. This car has Brooklands screens, Lucas flamethrowers, and Dunlop racing wheels.

The car was built on November 9th of 1949. It was originally finished in black with red leather upholstery. The car was sold through US Jaguar distributor Max Hoffman in New York City and immediately used as a race car. It is believed that noted driver M.R.J. 'Doc' Wyllie campaigned this car in East Coast sports car races before he acquired a C-Type in 1954.

This car was continuously updated with more advanced Jaguar components to help keep it competitive through the years. It has been given a 3.8-liter engine, C-Type head, larger SU carburetors, disc brakes and lightweight C-Type bucket seats.
The car was jointly owned for many years by Paul Peattie and Ali Lugo d'Armas. Subsequent owners include Rob Mooney who continued to race the Jaguar in vintage events at VIR Lime Rock, and Bridgehampton.

The current owner acquired the car in 2007 and immediately commissioned an exhaustive nut-and-bolt restoration. Between 2007 and 2009, the car was completely restored to concours standards while integrating the finest mechanical features for improved performance and drivability.

The 3.8-liter engine is equipped with SU sandcast carburetors, reworked camshafts, and a ported and polished C-Type head. The engine now produces more than 300 horsepower. There is an improved Borg-Warner five-speed gearbox with front disc brakes and lightweight Dunlop racing wheels.

The car is finished in Battleship Grey with brown leather upholstery. There are rare C-Type-style lightweight seats, Brooklands screens, leather bonnet strap, outside fuel filler, Lucas tri-beam headlamps, and auxiliary spotlights.

In August of 2009, the car was shown at the Carmel-By-The-Seas Concours where it earned Best in Class honors. In 2010, it was shown at the Amelia Island Concours and the Belmont Concours d'Elegance. In 2011, it participated in the Presidio of San Francisco Concours d'Elegance.

The car has completed both the California Mille and the Colorado Grand without incident. Since its restoration, the car has been driven just 2,500 miles.

Though not installed, the car still retains its XK120 windshield, tool roll, JDHT Certificate, and a complete file of restoration and service receipts.

2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $375,000 
Sale Price :
USD $346,500

2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $280,000 
Sale Price :
USD $242,000

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 image  
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
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1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster
Chassis#: 670111
Sold for USD$330,000
  2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1949 Jaguar XK120 image  
1949 JAGUAR XK120 ALLOY OPEN TWO-SEATER
Chassis#: 670056
Sold for USD$396,000
  2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1949 Jaguar XK120 image  
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 image  
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster
Chassis#: 670025
Sold for USD$346,500
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
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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
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1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Super Sport
Chassis#: 670005
Sold for USD$451,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
1949 Jaguar XK120 image  1949 Jaguar XK120 image  
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster
Chassis#: 670025
Sold for USD$242,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
1949 Jaguar XK120 image  1949 Jaguar XK120 image  
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster
Chassis#: 670059
Sold for USD$280,500
  2012 RM Auctions - Monterey
1949 Jaguar XK120 image  
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Super Sport
Chassis#: 670005
Sold for USD$385,000
  2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster6700822023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction   
1949 Jaguar XK 120 roadster aluminium6700592020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco $260,000$320,000
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Open Two-Seater6701812019 Bonhams : Amelia Island $300,000$350,000
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster6700592015 RM Auctions Paris $280,000$320,000

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1949 Jaguar XK120

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Chassis #: 670111
Engine #: W 1216-8
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Engine #: W 1113-8
Gearbox #: JH 1047
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Chassis #: 670061
Engine #: W 1114-8
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Chassis #: 670059
Engine #: W 1112-8
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Engine #: W1108-8