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Dealer Info
tel: 314-710-6600Classic Jaguar E-Type, XK Restoration and Sales | It's Alive Automotive
11714 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Bridgeton MO, 63044
1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC 3.4 SE (M)
The XK120 was launched in open two-seater or (US) roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a testbed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer William Heynes.
Ultimately available in three versions or body styles, first as an open 2-seater described in the US market as a roadster (OTS) then as a fixed head coupé (FHC) from 1951 and finally as a drophead coupé (DHC) from 1953, all two-seaters and available with Left (LHD) or Right Hand Drive (RHD).
This beautiful Jaguar has the rare (M) designation for the US market in 1953. The "M" stood for "Modified". Offered as a factory option since 1951, the SE (M) featured higher lift camshaft and twin exhaust pipes. Raising peak BHP from 160 to 180.
* Documented 3 Owner History.
* Recent Cosmetic Restoration.
* FHC SE (M) With Rare Color Combination.
Highlights
- Rare FHC 3.4 SE (M) Designation.
- Just Released From A Prominent Jaguar Collection.
- Documented 3 Owner History/Locally Owned Since 1987.
- Recent Cosmetic Restoration.
- Rare Lavender Grey/Red Color Combination.
Specs
- Year
- 1953
- Make
- Jaguar
- Engine Size
- 3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six
- Horsepower
- 180 BHP
- Body Color
- Lavender Grey
- Body Style
- Coupe
Description
The XK120 was launched in open two-seater or (US) roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a testbed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer William Heynes.
Ultimately available in three versions or body styles, first as an open 2-seater described in the US market as a roadster (OTS) then as a fixed head coupé (FHC) from 1951 and finally as a drophead coupé (DHC) from 1953, all two-seaters and available with Left (LHD) or Right Hand Drive (RHD).
This beautiful Jaguar has the rare (M) designation for the US market in 1953. The "M" stood for "Modified". Offered as a factory option since 1951, the SE (M) featured higher lift camshaft and twin exhaust pipes. Raising peak BHP from 160 to 180.
* Documented 3 Owner History.
* Recent Cosmetic Restoration.
* FHC SE (M) With Rare Color Combination.
$98,900
- Stock #
- H253
- Vin:
- W79978S
- Engine:
- 3.4-Liter DOHC Inline-Six
- Transmission:
- 4 Speed Manual
- Mileage:
- 20,174
1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC 3.4 SE (M)