Friday, March 23, 2007 GENERATION X - JAGUAR''S XK HERITAGE 1939 TO 1945 WAS ALTOGETHER a different period in the history of the British Motor Industry; many vehicle manufacturers were engaged in work totally divorced from their mainline bread and butter. Others had successfully negotiated contracts with the Ministry of Defence that would ''keep their foot in the door'', producing tank engines, armoured cars, trucks, ambulances, staff cars, trailers, even sidecars. Jaguar was no exception. During 1946 a new engine project re-surfaced, with serious intent. With it surfaced the Jaguar ''X'' prefix denoting an experimental project. XG represented a design for a twin cam based on an existing Standard Motor Co block, using the BMW cross-over pushrod design. 1948 and the Earls Court Motor Show would see Jaguar launch their new Mk V Saloon utilising a new torsionally stiffer chassis and this was just the beginning. It took just three weeks to construct the new Jaguar 120 Aluminium Super Sports (its original designation) prototype on a shortened MkV derived chassis. Just over two hundred and forty cars t were similarly clothed in aluminium bodies.The 120 took Earls Court and the World, by storm, priced at £998, or the then equivalent of $4000, it was unbelievable value for money. Many of the early aluminium bodied cars found their way in to competitions no doubt encouraged by six examples that were, for publicity purposes, works-prepared. 12,000 cars and five years later, when XK120 production ceased, the car had broken all world records. The XK 120 was significant not only because of its sporting elegance, 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 that was still supplied in the last of the prestigious D420 Daimler Limousines in 1992. Records show that the car was most popular in its purist, original roadster form as the XK120, from 1948 to 1954. Of the three variants totaling 12,078 cars, the open version accounted for 7,631 units 2,678 fixed head coupes and drop heads 1,769. Diminishing numbers were recorded for the XK140 (total 8,884), XK150 (total 7,929), XK150S from 1958 to 1960 (total 1,466). From 7,631 XK120 Open units, not including drophead coupes, the follow- on 140 open version accounted for less than 50% of its 120 forerunner at 3347. The XK140 and the XK150 were never intended or developed for competition although close examination of Jaguar competition records show that both the 140 and 150s, to their credit, were winning races plus class wins in rallying in 1960, both in Europe and North America. We are here to provide you with an everyday selection of these fine motorcars and we are proud to do so. For all your advertising needs we are here to serve you around the clock. If you are trying to buy or to sell this special car, we are the world’s marketplace for fine sports- and racecars. Please do not hesitate to contact me at massier@racingdeal.com. I am very happy to assist you with all your advertising needs. Sincerely yours Matthias J. Massier racingdeal.com Jaguar XK 120 Roadster RHD Opalescent Silver/Duo Tone Red Beige interior, chromed wire wheels, subject of a total chassis off restoration 10 years ago, maintained by ourselves for the last 7 years, aero screens, tuned J.D. engine, 5 speed gearbox, front and rear disc brakes, stainless steel exhaust system, louvered bonnet, leather bonnet strap etc. Excellent example. Price:on request Jaguar XK 120 Roadster Supercharge LHD British Racing Green/Black hide and carpets, colour coded wire wheels, original unrestored California car, one owner from new, custom body and supercharge engine from new, louvered bonnet, early race history. Totally rust free, requires recommissioning only. UNIQUE. Price:on request Jaguar XK 150 Roadster Baujahr: 1958, Erstzulg. 1959 Zylinder: 6 (Reihe) Hubraum: 3.417 ccm Leistung: 184 kW / 250 PS . laut Angaben des Herstellers Extras: LHD, echter S, 3-Vergaser-Anlage Der XK 150, der im Frühjahr 1957 erschien, symbolisiert den kultivierten Jaguar Sportwagen. Er hatte schon 4 Scheibenbremsen und als S immer eine satte Motorisierung. Dieser Typ wurde durchaus dem Aston Martin gleichgestellt, nur war er viel preiswerter in der Anschaffung. Der hier vorgestellte Wagen [...] Price:on request Jaguar XK 150 FHC LHD As it happens often with classics we have sold, this XK150 FHC is returning to us after several years of enjoyment by the previous owner to whom we sold this elegant XK, five years ago and who leaves working abroad. This XK150 is in sound structural condition with excellent presentation in white with blue leather trim. Good chrome and tidy silver wire wheels. Cleen engine bay. The overall, well above average cosmetic presentation is complemented by an exlemplary road behaviour. Good power from [...] Price:49.500,00 EUR * 33.599,23 GBP 66.015,39 US$ Jaguar  XK 120 Autenrieth- Roadster Zylinder: 6 (Reihe) Hubraum: 3.442 ccm Leistung: 119 kW / 162 PS . laut Angaben des Herstellers Extras: LHD Auf der Londoner Automobilausstellung Earls Court kam 1948 der sensationelle Jaguar XK 120 als Roadster heraus. Sofort war dieser leistungsstarke Wagen ein Verkaufserfolg. Unser Einzelstück entstand folgendermaßen: Ein Frankfurter Unternehmer kaufte einen Jaguar XK 120. Als der Wagen im August 1951 im Rheinhafen von Düsseldorf ankam, war das Interi [...] Price:on request Jaguar  XK 150 FHC 3.4 ltr. M/OD At the 1948 London Motor Show Jaguar had virtually thrown the sports car world into turmoil with its stunning XK120; the combination of style, speed, an outstanding chassis and a remarkably low price was unbeatable, and without doubt the XK120 was an absolute milestone for both Jaguar and the motor industry as a whole. At the heart of the William Lyons styled 120mph roadster was Jaguars all new 3.4 litre, twin overhead camshaft, straight six engine producing 160bhp via twin SU carburettors. Fi [...] Price:44.190,08 EUR 29.995,00 GBP * 58.933,84 US$ Jaguar XK 120 Roadster This lovely Xk 120, Chassis number 660009, was one of the first alloy bodied ever built and the first car to be imported to New Zealand. A full restoration was carried out by Fullbridge Price:on request Jaguar XK140 Coupe Imported from Los Angeles in 2005, this Left Hand Drive XK140 Fixed Head Coupe, sitting on chrome wire wheels, isnt quite what it seems! Installed with a 4.2 Litre E-Type engine running, of course, through triple SU carburettors the car drives quite exceptionally well, with the added bonus of Overdrive on 4th gear of its Moss Gearbox. Furthermore, it was purchased by its last owner in 1960 remaining with him until his death in 2005. So....Good History....Good car! A good straight car with excell [...] Price:39.770,33 EUR 26.995,00 GBP * 53.039,47 US$ Race Retro 23. - 25 March 2007 Stoneleigh Park, Coventry/Great Britain WELCOME TO EUROPE''S PREMIER WINTER SHOW FOR HISTORIC MOTORSPORT A full weekend of interest and activities, where historic motorsport enthusiasts, competitors, event organisers and the supporting industry, can come together under one roof, in a relaxed atmosphere, to discuss their plans and promote their events and services. 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