1954 JAGUAR XK 4WD Supercrew 157 Lariat

1954 Jaguar Xk120, 2-Seat Roadster (OTS), 96,001 Miles (Assumed True), Spare Tire and Tools, New Factory Black Canvas Top, Unrestored Original Side Curtains, Mechanically Fantastic, Transmission is Perfect, Meticulously Maintained, Rides and Drives Smoothly, , , , In May 1949, Jaguar demonstrated an XK120 roadster to the press on the high-speed AutoRoute in Belgium. The road was closed for the occasion. With hood and side screens erected, and the airflow under the car improved by the addition of a full-length aluminum under tray, the Jaguar was timed through the flying mile by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium at 126.448 mph (203.498 km/h). With hood, side screens and windscreen removed, and a metal airflow deflector fitted in front of the driver, the speed improved to 136.596 mph (219.830 km/h)., , The XK120 was significant not only because of its sporting elegance and its high standards of refinement and comfort, but also because it introduced into the history of the automobile one of the most successful engines ever. A design and engineering concept developed and still evident in the Jaguar production engine last fitted in a Series 3 XJ6 as late as 1986 and supplied in the last of the prestigious D420 Daimler Limousines in 1992. Offered for sale is this exceptional, numbers-matching and factory correct 1954 Jaguar XK120., , This beautiful roadster has 96,000 miles showing on the odometer (and is assumed true). This vehicle has been meticulously maintained and cared for by its owners and needs nothing. The car is mechanically fantastic, the transmission is perfect and the car rides and drives smoothly without any hesitation. The car has a factory new black canvas top still in the box, unrestored original side curtains, spare tire and tools. This is a show car that can be driven, and wants to be driven, yet still looks like a new car. This car is priced for less than others that are certainly not even close to as nice as this one.