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1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

The XK120 took the world by storm when it was introduced at the 1948 London Motor Show. A particularly enthusiastic XK120 owner and driver was Leslie Johnson, who drove one of the three works XK120s to victory in the Touring Car Race at Silverstone in 1949.

1950 Jaguar XK 120 Open Two-Seater

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1950 Jaguar XK 120 Open Two-Seater

This XK 120, more than any other, was the car that established Jaguar’s motor sport credentials. Though neither the first nor the last of the competition XK120s, NUB 120 was by far the most successful of the breed.

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Stunning Jaguar Collection Hits The ‘Marque’

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Stunning Jaguar Collection Hits The ‘Marque’

They will line-up alongside other classic road-going models, as well as a number of race and rally cars at the auction on 23rd February

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Competition Cat Purrs into H&H’s February 26th Buxton Auction

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Competition Cat Purrs into H&H’s February 26th Buxton Auction

Any Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a desirable car but those boasting period competition history are particularly sought after.

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JD Classics at Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

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JD Classics at Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

Leading classic car company, JD Classics, was honoured to receive an award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on 14-18 August 2012, for its complete chassis-off concours restoration of arguably the most desirable XK 120 in existence.

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Historics delivers diverse collection of classic cars at Brooklands

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Historics delivers diverse collection of classic cars at Brooklands

Ebullient fans of a bygone era flocked to Brooklands in unprecedented numbers on Saturday, as the best in British classic and sports cars stole the show at Historics’ Autumn auction, which eventually saw 65% of 103 Lots selling.

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Hackett Beaujolais Run Issues Challenge to motoring journalists

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The 2008 Hackett Beaujolais Run, in a year that Jaguar celebrates 60 years of the XK, has issued a challenge to motoring editors.

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF XK

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In 1948, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous badges in the world, as the all-new and highly advanced XK engine made its debut in the revered XK120 sports car.

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A Classic Jaguar XK Collection

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A Classic Jaguar XK Collection

Jaguar’s fastest ever production XK – the XKR-S – will grace the Goodwood hill in the supercar run throughout the weekend. This limited edition vehicle is powered by Jaguar’s acclaimed 4.2-litre V8 supercharged engine and is capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 174mph.

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