This Week @ Coys

Founded in 1919, Coys of Kensington is the world renowned London based automotive auction house that sells everything from historic racing Alfa Romeos of the 1920s, to the more contemporary McClaren F1.

This week, Coys is offering one of my favorite cars- a silver on grey 1953 Jaguar XK120.

The XK120 is easily one of the coolest cars of all time and what maybe the premier classic Jaguar (though E-Type fans might argue otherwise).

This Jaguar was a postwar triumph for the marque. The British car industry left the Second World War fighting to be the best of the Europeans; eager to attract much sought after dollars from American consumers.

This XK sports a 3,443 cc, straight six cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower. It is capable of attaining a maximum velocity of 126 mph – that was supercar fast in the 50s – and taking 10 seconds flat to reach 60 mph.

Coys suggests that this car is in “near Concours condition.” Judging by the pictures it is hard to argue with that assertion.

Since 1953, this beautiful Jaguar XK120 has had £75,000 invested in its well documented care.

To learn more about the 1953 Jaguar XK120, click on the following link: Coys of Kensington