1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster 5-Speed

This 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster was completed on May 28, 1953 and distributed in the US through Max Hoffman Motors of New York City. 4-liter DOHC inline-six paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. Finished in red with a beige soft top over matching leather upholstery, the car is equipped with Wilwood front disc brakes, Lucas driving lamps, Coco floor mats, and polished 16” knock-off wire wheels. Factory finished in Dove Grey, the body was repainted its current shade of red some time ago. Additional features include a dual-outlet exhaust, Lucas driving lamps, and front and rear bumperettes. Polished 16” wire wheels are secured with two-eared knock-off spinners and wrapped in Michelin tires. Braking is handled by Wilwood front discs with rear drums. Amenities include a padded central armrest, a passenger-side grab handle, dash-mounted rearview mirror, and map pockets in both doors. The four-spoke steering wheel is a smaller-diameter replacement unit and sits ahead of a central cluster housing Smiths instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level. Total mileage is unknown, and the removed steering wheel is included in the sale.