Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Books

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1870642414 Jaguar XK 120 / 140 / 150 Gold Portfolio 1948-60 Brooklands Books Buy View
1855200430 Jaguar XK120 Brooklands Books Buy View
0907073891 Saab Sonett Collection No. 1: 1966-74 Brooklands Books
1870642279 Jaguar XK 120 / 140 / 150 / 150S & Mk 7, 8 & 9 Brooklands Books Buy View

Magazine Articles

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Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Improving on Perfection - Jaguar XK120: Original vs Modified
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Publication Classic Cars July 2004
Improving on Perfection - Jaguar XK120: Original vs Modified - The glorious Jaguar XK120 is at its purest in original, aluminium-bodied roadster form.  For those who prefer more wicked pleasures, there’s a 300 bhp roadster available from specialist CMC.  Finding a favourite is a tough choice.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Heart Ache
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Publication Classic Cars August 2002
Heart Ache - Owning this Jaguar XK120 has been both a real tonic. . . and cause for concern when the bills came in.
Features Article The engines that would't die
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Publication Practical Classics February 2002
The engines that would't die - Some engine designs stick around forever, still performing impeccably long after they might have expired.  Others come and go in the blink of an indicator.  Lloyd McNeill looks at the Bruce Forsyths of the engine world.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Classic Cars September 2001 pg 76
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Publication Classic Cars September 2001
Vicarage Jaguar XK120. How Jaguar's most stylish roadster has been made as good to drive as it looks.
Features Article Buyers Guide - Jaguar XK120-150
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Publication Practical Classics December 2000
Buyers Guide - Jaguar XK120-150 - If an E-type is to obvious, then perhaps Sir should consider a Jaguar XK.  Mark Dixon explains why they are such a great choice.
Features Article XK 120 encounters
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast August 2008
XK 120 encounters- The oldest, the fastest, the lowest mileage, the quirkiest... Paul Skilleter recalls the XK120s he's known over more than 40 of the car's 60 years.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Jaguar XK120
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Publication MotorSport May 2008
Jaguar XK120- It was the car that put Jaguar on the map internationally with a new benchmark of performance for price.  It was also a car of stunning beauty, and it's still turning heads today.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article The Jaguar XK120
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast April 2008
The Jaguar XK120- Was jaguar's first post-war sports car an accident? And was it really so important? Paul Skilleter re-examines the legend with a critical eye in this, the car's 60th year.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/140
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 6 September 2007
Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/140 - One of the most dramatic of postwar sportscars, and arguably one of the most beautiful, the XK120 caused jaws to drop around the world in the postwar malaise.  The XK140 contained many improvements and either will make a fine classic that will stand up to regular use and run heads.  IAN SEABROOK tells you how to get your hands on your own slice of Big Cat heaven with expert advice from Jeremy Broad of Guy Broad Parts.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Alpine star
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Publication The Automobile February 2007
Alpine star - NUB 120 is the famous Jaguar XK120 that propelled Ian and Pat (née Lyons) Appleyard to rallying success.  Michael Scarlett takes a trip back in time to drive the famous old war-horse.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article The new breed
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Publication Classics Monthly October 2006
The new breed - Was production volume the only thing that separated the Jaguar XK120 from the Frazer Nash Targa Florio?
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Best of three
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Publication Octane July 2006
Best of three - Which is best: original or restored? Octane drive three fine XK Jaguars to visit former works racer Ian Stewart - including the XK120 Coupé used by Stewart as an everyday car 50 years ago. 1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC, 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, 1958 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.4
Features Article Mr & Mrs XK
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Publication Classics Monthly May 2006
Mr & Mrs XK - Once the classic bug has bitten there's not turning back.  Not content with just an E-type, newcomers Ray and Petrina were seduced by XKs too.  Paul Bussey wonders if it's time they sold the kids.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article The Legend begins
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Publication Octane March 2006
The Legend begins - A memorable day behind the wheels of a Le Mans XK120 and Ecurie Ecosse C-type show why Jaguar's iconic designs redefined the post-war sports car.
Features Article 670001 The oldest XK
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005
670001 The oldest XK - Chassic Number 670001 has just been sold in the US for some £245,000.  Paul Skilleter tells the story of this most significant of XK120s.
Features Article Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/XK140
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 14 April 2005
Buying Power - Jaguar XK120/XK140 - Jaguar’s line of XK sportscars began almost by accident, but became the archetypal British sportscar.  A generation of well-heeled enthusiasts fell in love with its grace and pace.  Over 50 years on, the love affair shows no sign of fading.  SIMON GOLDSWORTHY checks out how to buy into it without the heartache.
Features Article A Cat In The Family - Jaguar XK120
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Publication Classic Car Mart March 2005
A cat in the family - real life with a Jaguar XK120.  Rod Ker reveals a classic connection in his family tree, and makes a nostalgic discovery,
Features Article Thinking Of Buying? A Jaguar XK Sports car?
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Publication Classic Car Mart March 2005
Thinking of buying? A Jaguar XK Sports car? - To fit neatly with our tale of life with an XK120, how's about a buying feature on XK Jags? Ted Purcell is our expert, read all about it!
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Road Test -Jaguar XK120-150
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 4th August 2004
Road Test -Jaguar XK120-150 - Six-Cylinder 3442cc and 3781cc cars built 1948-61.  Two-seater fixed and drophead coupés and roadsters.  Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Affordable Sports Cars - Supplement
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Publication Classic Car Mart May 2004
Affordable Sports Cars - Supplement - Austin-Healey 3000, Jaguar XK120, MGB, Daimler SP250, Triumph Spitfire MK IV, MG Midget 1500.
Features Article A Rather Special XK120 - The Story of LT 2
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast March 2004
A Rather Special Jaguar XK120 - The Story of LT 2. by Terry Dye and Chris Jaques.
Features Article Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003 pg 14
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Publication Jaguar Enthusiast March 2003
XK Extraordinaire! Story by Keith Vincent.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article My Classic and I - The flying Doctor - Jaguar Xk120
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Publication Classic & Sports Car November 2002
My Classic and I - The flying Doctor - Jaguar Xk120

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Practical Classics  December 2000 UK First class
Practical Classics December 2000 UK First class
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Jaguar XK120 Official Owners' Handbook
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Road & Track on Jaguar 1950-60
Road & Track on Jaguar 1950-60
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A3 Poster of Jaguar XK120 1952
A3 Poster of Jaguar XK120 1952
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