Jaguar XK 120

1954 JAGUAR XK 120 RARE CLASSIC RED FRAME OFF RESTORATION SHOW QUALITY BEAUTIFUL INSIDE & OUT: This 1954 JAGUAR XK-120 Roadster is an absolutely stunning example of a frame off restoration. Powered by a 3.4 liter, 168 horsepower, inline six-cylinder engine this classic car represented state of the art sports car design and engineering. The designation 120 represented the vehicles top speed of 120 miles-per-hour. The Jaguar XK120 was produced in very low numbers and designed to please those demanding the highest quality. Launched at the London Motor Show in 1948, the XK 120 was Jaguars first car with the new XK engine and it soon achieved status as the fastest production car in the world. Numerous records fueled the reputation of the XK 120 as the fastest sports car on the market - including the famous 1949 high-speed autoroute in Belgium with Jaguar test driver Ron 'Soapy' Sutton behind the wheel, he achieved the then blazing speed of 126 MPH (203 km/h). The alluring lines of the exceptionally beautiful body made the XK 120 a preferred choice among European nobility and Hollywood stars including , among others, Clark Gable, Ingrid Berman and, Humphrey Bogart. Beloved by enthusiasts and collectors, this fine example has been lovingly cared for and maintained and, is certain to please the discerning buyer.