Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe

This is one of only 295 right-hand-drive XK120 drophead coupés built. It left the Browns Lane factory in October 1953 in Pastel Blue with a grey roof and blue interior, and is now finished in Old English White with red leather and red wire wheels.

It has been modified for faster, easier road use rather than kept to original specification. The engine has a C-type head, high-lift camshafts, 2-inch carburettors and a full stainless exhaust. A five-speed manual gearbox and a high-ratio differential replace the original running gear. The front brakes are four-pot calipers on discs with a dual-circuit system, and there is an alloy radiator. The pedal box has been moved forward, at a cost of about £9,000, so taller drivers fit.

The history file records two restorations, including photographs of the most recent body-off-chassis rebuild. The car then spent time in Spain on UK plates and was used on southern European events. The leather trim and hood were done by Suffolk & Turley, and the original glass rear window is retained. No mileage is stated.