This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE is a Fixed Head Coupe that was completed on December 16, 1952 and distributed in the US through Hornburg Jaguar. Work carried out between 2010 through 2013 involved rebuilding the 3.4-liter inline-six and dual SU carburetors, replacing the rear differential, refinishing the knock-off 16″ wire wheels, and installing a five-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, an aluminum radiator, and a custom intake system. The car was refinished in silver in 2019, and additional equipment includes red leather upholstery, driving lights, burl wood trim, and latch-and-link seat belts.
The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six was rebuilt in 2010, and the dual SU carburetors were rebuilt in 2012. Additional equipment includes a polished valve cover, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a custom intake system, and an automatic coolant overflow tank. Service in July 2024 consisted of resealing and tuning the carburetors. A five-speed manual transmission was installed in 2013, and the rear differential was replaced the year prior.
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate indicates a manufacture date in March 1953 and lists original colors, component numbers, and distribution through Hornburg Jaguar.
The car left the factory finished in Lavender Grey and was repainted silver in 2019. Equipment includes a split windshield, driving lights, fender-mounted mirrors, and dual polished exhaust outlets.
The 16″ wire wheels were refinished in black in the early 2010s, and they are secured with two-eared knock-offs and wrapped in Firestone Cavalino Sport 200 tires. A spare is mounted in the trunk. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums. The idler arm was fitted with replacement bushings and pins in 2022 and adjustable tie rod ends were installed.
Red leather seat upholstery is accompanied by color-coordinated door panels and burl wood trim. Equipment includes a slide-out storage tray, a locking glove box, a cabin heater, and Simpson latch-and-link lap belts.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer and a reverse-sweep tachometer with an inset clock. The tachometer was rebuilt and the clock was replaced during the work in the early 2010s.
The five-digit odometer shows 19k miles, and total mileage is unknown.
