The Jaguar XK 120 is renowned as one of the rarest sights to see.
To have been behind the wheel of a Jaguar Xk 120 is an honour as this car was voted the rarest car worldwide
This truly rare vehicle was displayed on a Pebble Beach lawn during the month of August. It is a totally original 1953 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupé. Showing in the Postwar Preservation Class, the XK120 has been selected from worldwide entries due to its exceptional levels of originality.
First registered on 16th July 1953, Jaguar XK120 #669035 was delivered to a Mr Douglas of Aberfeldy, Scotland. The car went on to live a storied life with ties to the Ecurie Ecosse racing team and custodianship by renowned Jaguar enthusiast Robert Kerr.
The car also featured prominently in Philip Porter’s highly respected “Original Jaguar XK, The Restorer’s Guide”. Throughout this time, Chassis #669035 remained in remarkably original condition, a result of its enthusiast ownership.
The car’s factory-specified Pastel Blue paintwork has gained just minor blemishes and an unrepeatable patina, while the Biscuit interior trim has been cherished since new and has aged beautifully. Components which often succumb to age are in this vehicle preserved, such as the interior burr walnut wood dashboard and door cappings and exterior chrome work, all of which remain in beautiful, original condition.
DM Historics has prepared the car for both the Concours and the famous Tour d’Elegance that precedes it – the famed 17-mile drive in which the stars of the Concours take in the twisting coastal roads of the Monterey Peninsula – making sure the car is in superlative mechanical order while maintaining its exceptional originality.
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was just one event in which the team is involved during Monterey Car Week, with founder Marcus completing the Motoring Classic Rally in a stunning 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 prepared by sister company E-Type UK.
This 1 500-mile rally begins near Seattle, Washington, passing through mountain ranges and the Pacific Northwest coastline before arriving at Pebble Beach.Pebble Beach marks the beginning of concours season for DM Historics and E-Type UK, with both firms displaying at the likes of Concours of Elegance Hampton Court, Salon Privé and The Warren Concours d’Elegance.
Founder Marcus Holland commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of one the most respected and coveted concours events in the world, and especially in the Postwar Preservation Class. At DM Historics we pride ourselves on dealing with historically significant classic vehicles from a variety of marques, and retaining the unrepeatable character of exceptional original cars such as the XK120 is always a great honour.”
Source: Newspress
