1953 Jaguar XK 120 FHC
SerialNo.550000758
Body color: Black
Interior: Red
Mileage: 519
Value: $130,000
Production: 1948-1954/ Engine: 3.4 Liter XK 16 / Wheelbase: 102 in (2591 mm)/ In Track Rear: 51 in/ In Track Front: 50 in/ Length: 173 in (4394 mm)/ Width: 61.5 in (1562 mm)/ Height: 52.5 in (1334 mm)/ Transmission: 4 speed manual/ Suspension: Front, Independent via wishbones and torsion bars, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar. Rear, Live axle, semi-elliptic springs, lever arm/ Brakes: Drum/ Torque: 195 ft/lb @ 2500 RPM/ Top speed 124.6 MPH/ Bore/Stroke: 3.27 in /4.17 in/ Horsepower: 160 bhp @ 2000 RPM/ Displacement: 3442 cc/ Fuel Capacity: 16.8 US gallons / Performance: 120 MPH and 0-60 MPH in 9.5 seconds
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The XK120 was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show as a show vehicle to highlight the new Jaguar XK engine. The car caused a sensation, which persuaded William Lyons, then owner of Jaguar, to put it into production as a standard model. The XK 120 was Jaguar's first post war sports car, and replaced the SS 100, which had its production halted in 1940 after the outbreak of World War II.
The XK120 name referred to the vehicle's impressive 120 mph top speed - even faster with the windscreen removed - and at the time of its launch it was the world's fastest standard production car. It was available as a coupe (FHC or Fixed Head Coupe) introduced in 1951, convertible (DHC or Drop Head Coupe), introduced in 1953, or the original roadster (OTS or Open Two Seater).
An XK120 FHC can claim the first import win in NASCAR when it won NASCAR's first road race at Linden Airport, New Jersey, June 13th, 1954 with Al Keller at the wheel. The XK120 Coupe also won the first 24 hour car race to be held in Australia, the 1954 Mt. Druitt 24 Hours Road Race. At the Jaguar event at Brandywine national meet in 2000 and 2001, this particular XK 120 received a rating of 99.5 out of 100, the .5 deduction the result of dust on the car's tool kit.
source: Wikipedia
