{"id":4401,"date":"2025-01-29T09:55:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nervesauto.com\/catalogo\/uncategorized\/1953-jaguar-xk120-dhc-partially-restored-vehicle-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:51:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:51:27","slug":"1953-jaguar-xk120-dhc-partially-restored-vehicle-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nervesauto.com\/en\/catalog\/sold\/1953-jaguar-xk120-dhc-partially-restored-vehicle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC &#8211; partially restored vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For sale this <b>1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC<\/b>, ideal for an interesting restoration project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jaguar XK120s are beautiful, elegant, and aggressive cars with a rich history of success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The DHC stands for Drop Head Coup\u00e9, and this variant of the XK120 was produced between 1953 and 1954, with only 1,765 units built.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The DHC version had a more sophisticated design compared to the XK120 OTS. It featured luxurious interiors similar to the RHC, a padded and lined folding top, and roll-up windows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After World War II, they developed the X engine, which stood for eXperimental. After various attempts, the &#8220;K&#8221; version was finalized, a <b>3,442cc inline-six engine<\/b> producing 160 HP, paired with a <b>4-speed gearbox<\/b>. This allowed the Jaguar XK120 to achieve extraordinary success in automotive competitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The car we are offering for sale has a <b>fully re-panelled body, primed and ready for painting.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition to the bodywork, other interventions have been made on this car, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Engine rebuilt<\/b> in Great Britain<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Overhauled gearbox<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Refurbished instruments<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Restored dashboard woodwork<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">This Jaguar XK120 DHC features <b>left-hand drive<\/b>, a correct type engine, a chassis in excellent condition, the original convertible top structure, chrome pieces, and other components (see photos for parts).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Inspections are encouraged. On request, we can deliver to European destinations or to the UK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For further information, please contact us at:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\">Email: <span class=\"s4\"><a href=\"mailto:info@nervesauto.com\">info@nervesauto.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">WhatsApp: 335 82 62 808 (Olivotto Gastone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">We kindly ask you to specify your telephone number in your email requests, thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOLD &nbsp; For sale this 1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC, ideal for an interesting restoration project. Jaguar XK120s are beautiful, elegant, and aggressive cars with a rich history of success. The DHC stands for Drop Head Coup\u00e9, and this variant of the XK120 was produced between 1953 and 1954, with only 1,765 units built. 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