1953 Jaguar XK-120 3.4 FHC
Specifications |
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| Stock: | J53-278 |
| Current condition: | ORIGINAL-PRESERVED |
| Performance: | 3,442 cc double overhead camshaft inline 3.4 engine, 2 SU carbs |
| Transmission: | 4 speed manual |
| Color exterior: | Red |
| Color interior: | Tan/Brown |
| Features: | Motorola AM radio |
| Mileage: | 76,414 |
| Tires: | Allstate 6.00 X 15 |
| Brakes: | Four-wheel drum |
| Vin #: | 680278 |
| Engine #: | W6463-8 |
| Gearbox #: | J613544 |
| Other 1: | Body Number: J2291 |
Description
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History
During the Second World War, William Lyons and his staff designed what would be the world’s first high-volume twin cam engine. After the war, a short wheelbase chassis and a two-seat sports body were married to this new engine and when the XK 120 was introduced at the 1948 Earl’s Court Motor Show. The XK 120’s body was a fresh, minimalist design with gracefully flowing curves running front to back, while the modern chassis design provided excellent handling. The XK inline six-cylinder engine, originally producing 160 horsepower, was mated with a four-speed manual transmission, and provided phenomenal performance. The XK 120 earned its name from when Jaguar was racing their cars. The car reached 120 mph!
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