Jaguar XK 120 3.4 Litre DHC, 1954
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The Jaguar XK 120 was introduced in 1948, and caused an immediate sensation. The XK 120 had a top speed of 120 miles an hour (about. 200 km/h) and was the fastest production car for sale at that time. The XK 120 was designed by Jaguar’s boss and founder William Lyons. The bodywork had an almost sculptural design, with sober, well-chosen flowing lines and beautiful curves. With its exquisite long bonnet and elongated wing lines, the XK 120 has a very dynamic charisma. Together with the XK 120, the new Jaguar "XK" straight-six engine was introduced which, for the next forty years, was to attire all Jaguar models in ever improved forms. The XK 120 was available in three versions: as a roadster, the slightly larger DHC (Drop Head Coupe) and as the FHC (Fixed Head Coupe) with a fixed steel roof. The XK 120 was built until 1954 and was followed by the XK 140. Six cylinder
in-line engine (DOHC) Jaguar XK 120 3.4 Litre DHC (Drop Head coupe), year 1954. Colour British Racing Green with a beige leather interior and a beige soft top. This Jaguar XK 120 DHC looks splendid with it's original disk wheels and the spats over the rear wheels! |