Through the restoration department, the 1950 XK120 that recently took part in the 1000 Miglia Experience can be yours.
A classic car always gives off a special aroma, but not everyone can opt for jewels that marked the world’s automotive past. One of those diamonds in the rough is the Jaguar XK120, which was presented at the London Motor Show in 1948, being in force until 1954. At that time, around 200 examples were built with an aluminum body to, in 1950, be reconfigured using a steel one. At first only a two-seater convertible model was created; however, the Fixed-Head and Drophead models were made available to the public in 1952 and 1953, respectively.
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A car, as you can see, special and unique of which there are almost no copies in the Jaguar Classic collection, a department with ‘world authority’ to repair and restore said cars according to the original processes and techniques. That is precisely what they have done with an XK120 that recently participated in the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE, the iconic event that in the last edition left Italy for the first time for the United Arab Emirates. a specimen whose restoration was carried out in an exceptional way, meticulously caring for each element. One of its former owners was Stuart Lightfoot, a founding member and competition secretary of the Jaguar Drivers’ Club founded in June 1956.
These units recently competed in the 1000 Miglia Experience
Well, after successful passage through the famous race, it can now be yours thanks to the fact that Jaguar Classic now offers it as an approved Works Legend with a Cream color finish, a Black hood and an interior in Biscuit and Red tones. Totally faithful improvements include a professional timer of rallies digital brantza mechanical timer of rallies Bremont brand, four-point seat belts and a fire extinguisher. Now, if it’s a ready-to-run XK120 you’re looking for, it’s also available in Jaguar Classic inventory. the 1953 XK120 whose first owner participated in various rally events. With a matching Suede Green finish and interior after forty years in storage, a full chassis restoration to FIA standards has been completed and is now available for a return to competitive racing.