This 1952 Jaguar XK120 roadster was completed on April 17, 1952, and distributed in the US via Max Hoffman of New York City. The car was repainted red during a refurbishment in the late 1990s, and it is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Previously listed on BaT in August 2023, the car was acquired by the seller on BaT in September 2024. Equipment includes a tan soft top with removable side curtains as well as tan leather upholstery, dual SU carburetors, Smiths instrumentation, rear wheel skirts, and body-color 16” steel wheels with hubcaps. This XK120 is now offered with a Jaguar Heritage Production Record Trace certificate, a tool roll, a car cover, a binder of documentation, and a clean California title.

The body was finished from the factory in Pastel Green and repainted in its current shade of red in the late 1990s. Details include a tan soft top with removable side curtains, rear wheel skirts, and a polished single exhaust outlet.

Body-color 16” steel wheels wear painted hubcaps and are mounted with 185-series Pirelli Cinturato tires. A matching spare is found in the rear storage area. Braking is via drums at all four corners, and work in 2023 included replacement of the front brake hoses and the rear wheel cylinders.

Trimmed from the factory in Suede Green, the cabin now houses tan leather seats with color-coordinated door panels and beige carpets. Appointments include a passenger-side grab handle, door map pockets, and a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a central instrument panel housing a Smiths reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock as well as a 140-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The fuel level sending unit, fuel gauge, and speedometer cable were replaced in 2023. The five-digit odometer shows 1,500 miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six is equipped with dual SU carburetors. A 12-volt battery has been installed, and work in 2025 included repairing an oil leak, replacing the spark plugs, changing the coolant and differential fluid, and replacing the radiator hoses.

The engine is backed by a four-speed manual transmission.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates. A tool roll, a car cover, and a binder of documentation will also accompany the car.