Lot 035: 1955 JAGUAR XK120SE ROADSTER

Finished in red with matching leather upholstery and a black mohair hood, this particular left-hand drive example has been part of the collection since 1995. A late 'Special Equipment' model (or so the quoted chassis number would indicate), its dashboard carries a plaque that reads as follows: "Certified that this Jaguar car is a replica of the record breaking car which achieved the speed of 141.51mph at Jabbeke, Belgium. Certified by W.M. Heynes Chief Engineer". While an underbonnet inspection reveals the presence of 'C-type' cam covers and twin SU carburettors that look (a) to have sand cast dashpots and (b) to be rather larger than standard (casting number 4866). Further benefiting from silver-painted wire wheels, manual four-speed transmission and Lucas M5 spotlamps, this gorgeous XK120 looks to have undergone extensive restoration in the past (though, sadly there are no details on file).