[{"id": 11197134, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so cool! Nobody made a prettier sports car than Jaguar in this era!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1681327116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197211, "authorName": "pmiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmiller/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by pmiller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681327437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11197210, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, there has been so much work done to this car to improve the driving experience. \ud83d\udc4d\r\nGLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681327437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197448, "authorName": "bananarchy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bananarchy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous - the wealth of beautiful details on these cars never ceases to amaze me. The color, the steelies, the skirts. Perfection.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681328502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197690, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic colors!\r\n\r\nSo much work has been done that the listing could be clearer on what remains for a new owner to do to complete it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1681329383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198002, "authorName": "bananarchy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bananarchy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, this seems pretty sorted for something that's listed as a \"project\" - is there anything left beside making the horn work?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1681330756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198113, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So we have gone up in displacement and down in CFM rating of air cleaners? Those aftermarket (too thin) air filters might work if there is just metal mesh inside, but paper filters of any kind will restrict breathing. Hopefully they are not foam. Minor point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681331252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198179, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great looking car, evidencing a lot of work, but I'm a little bit perplexed at \r\n\"The chassis is said to have been replaced with an XK150-sourced unit\", while the heritage certificate and BaT list an XK-120 Chassis #. \r\nIt seems like if that statement is true, it would be more correct to list this as an \"XK-120 bodied XK-150\"?\r\n\r\nWhile the chassis number given IS for an XK-120 SE, this car is not displayed as an SE (Which would have not had Spats, and would have had wire wheels) \r\n\r\nAs far as I can tell, there is no close up picture of the body # tag, or chassis # stamping, so while the heritage certificate shown does match the ID tag, it's not clear that this ID tag actually belongs to this car.. \r\n\r\nIt truly looks like a great car, but these could create some challenges for a future owner to be able to title and register the car, especially if the actual chassis # doesn't match the VIN on the car's current title.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1681331536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198198, "authorName": "Catana246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catana246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the footwell extension, how tall/large an individual might operate this XK comfortably? Inquiring minds want to know! And agree, a listing of remaining work would lend perspective. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681331620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198310, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would guess the car was never fully sorted after all this extensive work. Then it may have sat in storage for a while, and the seller is just being cautious about what it might need.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681332220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198400, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that light blue a Jaguar color? Very nice, regardless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681332592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198906, "authorName": "JagXKXKR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagxkxkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M.May This is certainly a pretty car. I am interested in learning a bit more about the engine since it\u2019s not clear that it is from a \u201868 E-Type. Please provide pictures of the engine size casting (engine block below the front carburetor, head number stamp (just forward of the front spark plug) and engine block casting date (cast into the block just in front of and below where the engine oil dip-stick enters the block). A clear picture of the body number and chassis number would also be useful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681334740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198924, "authorName": "GHC02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghc02/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by GHC02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681334835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11199234, "authorName": "JagXKXKR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagxkxkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M.May I do see that picture 237 looks like the engine block casting of the engine size starts with a 4. Picture 237 shows the engine number stamp but is not clear on my screen. Like wise with the body number (picture 236). It would be useful to provide clearer pictures of these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681336333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11199313, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a `56 DHC but I like the roadsters better, love this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681336688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11199468, "authorName": "DetrahoTectum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detrahotectum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color reminds me (through the fog of a lifetime of years) of my first favorite car: my Marx Fix-All Jaguar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681337629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11200778, "authorName": "TFryer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfryer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the front brake booster inoperative? Is that what made the listing go \"project \"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681352825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11200931, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to my auction. \r\nThe car is 20+ miles from my home so there will be a little delay in providing additional photos. I may not be able to supply driving video.\r\nI bought this car as a basket case and have worked on it for a long time. \r\nNow after a 2+year lock down, back and knee surgeries and neuropathy, I am unable to completely finish this build or even drive it. Hence BaT.\r\nI have owned and restored several other XK120s and I wanted one with the simple XK120 factory styling, more leg room, better steering, better brakes and a little more power.\r\nThis is the one I wanted all along.\r\nThis car left the factory finished in Lavender Grey with a red interior and 3.4 liter motor and came to me as just a body.\r\nI found a Bruce Adams Brewster special in the CA desert and used its modified 150 chassis. Sadly, there are no numbers that I was able to discern and I have not stamped it\r\nAfter chemical stripping, the disassembled body received new aluminum doors and trunk (boot) lid from Leaping Cats in the UK.\r\nI had a pedal box fabricated and the body re-assembled and metal finished by Ellery Engle of Piru.\r\nPedal box extends forward, from the original 120 firewall so the lengthened drivers floor now aligns forward to the XK150 pedals and gives XK150 leg room. \r\nTwenty or more years ago I bought a low mileage motor from an XKE rolled on the 101 freeway near Thousand Oaks and stored it under a workbench at my shop in Santa Paula. I took the opportunity to use it in this car to give it a little more power. The pistons and crank showed very little wear so I reassembled it with new rings, bearings and chains. The head was perfect but I had to change the intake because triple SUs would not fit without cutting the inner fender.\r\nWanting the gearshift in the correct position, I sourced an XK 4 speed Moss transmission and had it rebuilt by Vintage Jag Works as well as the drive shaft balanced with new cv joints.\r\nThe new clutch is now hydraulic.(needs adjustment)\r\nA 15 inch wood rimmed steering wheel now attached to the XK150 rack and pinion makes steering much lighter.\r\nI increased stopping power with a set of XK150 disc brakes with new booster (not yet connected) up front.\r\nRear retains the stock XK120 drums.\r\nNew brake/clutch cylinders, Classic Tube stainless brake lines and flexible brake hoses have been fitted all around and filled with DOT5 brake fluid from Bill Hirsch.\r\nSalisbury rear axle has new bearings and seals filled with new oil.\r\nThe suspension is re-bushed with new shocks and leather gaitored rear springs from Moss.\r\nBecause of the limited grille opening size I could not use a 150 rad so I used a stock XK140 radiator re-cored by Maine Radiator.\r\nRubber seals and wiring grommets all have been replaced.\r\nThe blue Connolly leather interior with matching Wilton carpet was trimmed in kits from World Upholstery.\r\nSeat frames are painted the correct colour and completely rebuilt with new pads, trim panels are copies of the originals, covered in Rexine, secured by #4 SS slotted trim screws and correct finishing washers.\r\nRubber trim rolls were replaced and covered in matching leather. I had the World Upholstery Wilton carpets with correctly stitched heel pads and blue leather shift gaiter modified. Boot(trunk)is the same.\r\nCorrect XK120 dash support structure with grab handle has a replacement instrument panel and instruments from an XK150. Transmission tunnel and the scuttle have been modified. \r\nDash and instrument panel trimmed in blue leather too.\r\nConvertible top frame is painted period correct color and rebuilt with a new canvas top and correct, small, chrome rear window installed by Jacks of Tarzana.\r\nSide curtains newly trimmed in the same canvas have new plexiglass but have not been re-chromed.\r\nBecause of the repositioned radiator a XK140 hood (bonnet) had to be fitted.\r\nInstalling an original XK120 grille and XK150 leaper completed the look I wanted.\r\nCompletely re-wired with a custom fabric covered loom from Rhode Island Wiring.\r\nElectrical component are mostly new or rebuilt by West Valley Instruments.\r\nSpeedometer reset to 0 by Morris WVI.\r\nAll side, tail and license lamps are new.\r\nAluminum gas tank, fuel sender and SU fuel pump have been replaced.\r\nBrightwork is all triple-chromed to show finish by Van Nuys Plating. \r\nA quart of the factory color Pastel Blue enamel is included to repair the spat scrape.\r\nNever driven very far, needs booster connection, horn wiring repair, clutch bleed, alignment and final sorting. Fog lamps are inoperative.\r\nAs noted, jack and toolkit are included.\r\nQuestions will be addressed as soon as I can.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1681355754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11201459, "authorName": "JagXKXKR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagxkxkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M.May Thank you for the detailed summary - that is very useful. It is a beautiful car.\r\n\r\nThe BAT listing notes that you have a Washington state title. What VIN is used for the title? Is the car currently licensed?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681385530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11201512, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Currently licensed in WA as an antique under vin 675778", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681386799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11202064, "authorName": "camfen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the opportunity to look at this car in person last year, my brother was seriously considering purchasing this 120. It's a spectacular build for driveability that needs minor sorting in my opinion. The seller is perhaps one of the most knowledable XK people in existance.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1681393867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11202482, "authorName": "Rtryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite an XK. Reminds me of \u201cproject\u201d 140 OTS I had with 150S triple carbs in early 60s. Had to stuff towels in rusted hole in rear wheel areas when it rained, but boy was it fun to drive. At 22 years old never found about history, probably had been raced at Lime Rock as a 140. Love the spats and leg room. Quite a project and looks like fun driver. Now add an Abarth exhaust \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681397748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11202527, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love mix-and-match cars like this. Looks gorgeous and looks like a normal 120, but nicer to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681398233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11203280, "authorName": "KJLaBry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjlabry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite a mix of parts from various years and models that really should all work well together. A lot of hard work and fine craftsmanship in this build. For Jaguar purist's this will not bring the bidding it deserves but as manufacturer correct restomod build it is one of the finest that I have seen. This car only needs final assembly check-off and road sorting. Probably no more than a couple of weeks of work. I hope it brings the bid value that it deserves.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1681404216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11208015, "authorName": "austinhealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinhealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK I'm confused. XK120's did not have a brake booster, but XK150's and E-types did.... and they work on all 4 corners, not just the front brakes. The license plate says it's alloy, but that can't be right as alloy cars had separate chromed marker lights on the front fenders and this car has leaded in steel marker pods.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681423713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11208521, "authorName": "MisterMitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mistermitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the sourced 150 from Phoenix? A 150 in Phoenix was in a garage fire. Privately owned\r\nMitch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681428712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11208578, "authorName": "MisterMitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mistermitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please disregard my below \"stupid question\"...should read and learn before \"mouthing off\"\r\nSorry \r\nMitch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681429281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11209559, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austinhealer if you read the seller\u2019s comments, the front brakes are XK150, rear are 120, thus the single end booster. \r\n\r\nIt is definitely not an early aluminum body car, those were long gone by 1954, the plate is a curiosity, also being a 1950, Canadian plate\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681444833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11210373, "authorName": "austinhealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinhealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mackguy the 150 has single circuit brakes and one booster acting on all 4 wheels. if you install a booster on a 120 it would work on all four wheels as well. The very last thing you'd ever want to do is have a booster only acting on 2 wheels.\r\n\r\nafter reading the text more closely it appears that the car is a \"bitsa\". 150 frame and front brakes, 120 body and much later 4.2 engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681478555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11214441, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austinhealer you\u2019re correct, if it\u2019s a single circuit system, no idea how it\u2019d be separated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681501561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11214609, "authorName": "JFrankP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfrankp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everybody needs to scroll down read the sellers introduction! This is one man's creation. He took the prettiest XK body (by far IMO) and combined it with what he felt were desirable (and that he probably had) mechanical components from newer versions. Very common in the early Porsche 911 world, where only the most original or significant are safe. Unheard of, until now in the XK world - by me anyway.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1681502543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11215079, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFrankP yes, it\u2019s somewhat unusual, but not unheard of with Jags.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681504476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11215974, "authorName": "jonstrader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonstrader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple of comments here. You may wish to put a thin piece of red tape on the 5,000 RPM line as that was the original factory redline for the 4.2 liter E-Type engine. The XK150 dash and gauges show a 5,500 RPM redline. These stock 4.2 engines are not real happy above 5,000 RPM's. Can they be rebuilt with all sorts of modern racing bits to crank out a reliable 300 - 350 HP on Webers and spin over at much higher RPM's? Yes they can for a small fortune.\r\n\r\nJS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681508433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11217258, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plate could mean anything. Alloy's are all around. Steel is an alloy. Bronze is an alloy.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681517755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11218011, "authorName": "VML2009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vml2009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS. Mine had its original wire wheels with eared knock offs which were common on SE cars, thus no rear spats like on this car as the wire wheel knock offs would not clear them. I don't know if I have seen a steel wheeled SE before. \r\nI loved driving it, lots of power and certainly held your attention at speed. I marveled at how well it ran and drove given its early 50s build. Plus I loved the looks of it too, beautiful car.\r\nGood luck with your auction, I'm sure someone will enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681531363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11219945, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 120s never had any trouble getting up to speed, this one especially so given the engine swap. Have there been any upgrades to the braking system. On the stock versions, that could get a bit sticky. How does it stop now without the brake booster functional?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681576650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11221775, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VML2009 while the chassis number given for this car corresponds to an SE, the fact that the chassis itself is no longer with the car, the SE engine is no longer with the car, per your observation SE should have knock off wires and Lucas auxiliary lights (this car has non-original auxiliary lights) would leave me to conclude the SE designation is of no particular relevance to this car.\r\n\r\nTo be clear, that\u2019s to to imply this car is worthless, or undesirable, it looks like an exceptional car for someone who values driving experience over originality, and should be considered on the merits of its modifications and quality of work done, not on its deviations from original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681585684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11225642, "authorName": "magyarhans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magyarhans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning from Hungary, what a nice car. Compliments to the builder. You mentioned in your introduction that the mounted engine had three carburators. Will the original manifold with the carbs be in the sale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681632866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11226305, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a cache of mostly 1949-1954 XK120 parts but I might still have the E type manifold. I will let you know if I do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681654067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11226564, "authorName": "BRANSTUDER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/branstuder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mike has been a top notch restorationist and preservationist of the xk120 community for decades. His cars are of high standard and so is his word.I have bought many parts from him over time.Solid and honest gentleman.\r\nGreat build.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1681656717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11230852, "authorName": "HG52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hg52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 Jaguars for the price of one- what a fantastic restoration story and an unbelievable looking car! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681679337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11232348, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE seeing a '54 with spats. I don't know if I've ever seen a later car with them. I've always thought they looked so elegant. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681689792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233020, "authorName": "carolinachas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carolinachas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the \"additional work that is required to make the car roadworthy\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681701608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233511, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please see my April 12th comment or use the contact seller button for specific answers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681733260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233572, "authorName": "DPANDREW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpandrew/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by DPANDREW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681734626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11234909, "authorName": "DaveyHD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyhd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Basically, a hotrod version of an early Jag, love it. And I bet the new owner will too. As a project car, it appears the difficult and time consuming tasks are complete, only minor stuff remains. Especially important is the super clean undercarriage, clearly a lot of time was spent to get it to this stage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681747476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11236287, "authorName": "AlpineJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad owned and raced a new XK120 back in the day. He also raced/owned an MG TD, 356, 911 and Tiger. I now own his Tiger and love it. He said the one car he wished he still had was that XK120. I've always hoped to find it one day (but no VIN or specifics on the car). I'm not a concours originality freak (though my '73 911 and '67 912 both meet those requirements, and the Tiger is close). I'm definitely not a resto-mod or electric conversion guy. \n\nBut this one is different. I love it. Admittedly, it's kind of like my Alpine - 100% Sunbeam, but the \"best\" from different years (including the later 120hp Holbay engine), and often my favorite car.\n\nMy mind is saying if timing was different, I'd be bidding. My emotions are saying to bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681754283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11238657, "authorName": "Regest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/regest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M.May as there have been a lot of modifications to this body, it is my opinion that the ID plate is also not original to the car. It is my opinion that the print on the plate is not the usual script. I also, my opinion, believe this is not a S car as all come with wire wheels and not with spats and given the ID plate. I could be that spats were wanted instead of wires and during the change to a 150 chassis that modification was made. It doesn't really matter I guess as the engine is not from a 120. But an interesting build!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681763803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11240915, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regest,\r\nThank you for your expert opinions. Please read my comments of April 12th. For more details please use the contact seller button. Photo shows a comparison of ID plate from the next car off the line.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681779523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241270, "authorName": "AlpineJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As they say: mic drop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681784412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241574, "authorName": "britracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the cam covers are not from a '68 because those are finned. These are smooth like a series 1. Looks to be from a '67 or older.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681790430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241601, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Changing to smooth cam covers was easy, modifying the intake and tachometer drive was more difficult.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681791132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241987, "authorName": "ColumbiaMotorAlley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/columbiamotoralley/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by ColumbiaMotorAlley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681816731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11241990, "authorName": "ColumbiaMotorAlley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/columbiamotoralley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please give me a Ring 530 320 1131 Mike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681816789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11242842, "authorName": "GreatBrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, what needs to be done before she can be road worthy?\r\nthanks,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681828455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11243099, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GreatBrit,\r\nPlease scroll down to see my comments on April 12th. If you want more info you can use the contact seller button.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1681830877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11243275, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Regest as the original chassis isn't even with the car, I don't see that being SE or not really has any relevance. If one is concerned about originality, this isn't the right car. If you want a beautiful car that's a lot of fun to drive, unencumbered by the expectations of concours originality, this might be just the thing. \r\n\r\nPlenty of people have gone from steel to wire wheels, and I'm sure lots have gone the other way as well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681832372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11243441, "authorName": "Regest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/regest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mackguy, I totally agree with your comments. I just find it confusing to be in the titling and descriptions of this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681833669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11243493, "authorName": "RobertF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These XK\u2019s deserve more. But this one is very special . The modifications are great. A bigger E-type engine with 265 HP, better shocks, better brakes, better steering. Mr. May knew what he was doing A great job.\r\nYou have to feel it, hear it, smell it. This is a car for petrolheads. This is what classic sports cars is all about. The wind in your hair, the sound in your ears and the smile on your face. The lucky feeling this is my car. Do not forget this is one of the fastest cars of the fifties, these XK\u2019s won five times the 24 hrs of Lemans 1951, 1953, 1955,1956, 1957. and ev\r\nWatch the Jay Leno\u2019s video https://youtu.be/YzNNisfd2C4\r\nand you know what I mean. Goosebumps This is a gordeous car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681834186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11243705, "authorName": "Camchain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camchain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1954 XK-120 ots built to a similar specification. The discs, tube shocks and rack & pinion totally transform these cars. My car (3.8) could easily keep up with all but a very few cars on last years Colorado Grand. I can't think of a more satisfying car to drive at anywhere their cost.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681835836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11245980, "authorName": "Scampkur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scampkur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "356 Outlaws are a real thing growing in popularity and $. Is this the beginning of an XK Outlaw trend staying true to the classics yet hot rodding the hell out of them? I can only hope so.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681844588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11246078, "authorName": "RobertF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the Jaguar XK\u2019s from the fifties are fantastic cars.They were ahead of their time.\nI own my MK2 for 43 years and my XK140DHC for 19 years.and still enjoy every minute These are long distance tourers . \nI do not understand why they are still so undervalued They have all the features you want for a classic sports cars, great looks, great performance. Great value for money. I think it is lack of knowledge. I think you have to drive it once, to experience the torque, the sound to have the total feeling and then you will fall in love. Donot wait to long they will not become cheaper The highest bidder will be a lucky man. And to finish this car is of minor work. Succes", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1681845138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11246766, "authorName": "A1-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a1-/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by A1-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681848128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11248984, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scampkur hot-rodded XKs are nothing new, several even through BaT\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1954-jaguar-xk120-roadster-19/\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1951-jaguar-xk120-roadster-11/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681857376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11250520, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 120 reminds me of one I saw many years ago in Santa Barbara, in a shop for some minor service. It had a 3.8 or more likely a 4.2 in it, with triple 2\" SUs, ala E-Type. What a cram fit that was! It however had wire wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681880060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11251204, "authorName": "ColumbiaMotorAlley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/columbiamotoralley/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by ColumbiaMotorAlley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681910057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11251770, "authorName": "StLouisJoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stlouisjoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn, darn, darn. I have no garage space for this lovely. GLWTS, i hope you are repaid for all the effort and parts put into it. Excuse me, gotta go wipe off the drool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681915339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11251823, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ColumbiaMotorAlley Mike,\r\nThanks for the bid. I will send my alloy car info after this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681915816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252007, "authorName": "Gberger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gberger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The term 'project' covers such a range on BaT, from 'cars' that even the rats have abandoned as uninhabitable to gorgeous examples like this that are a few days from being perfect drivers. The quality of the work done so far is evident everywhere, GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681917461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11253241, "authorName": "tomjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice restoration project - looks great and certainly shows significant effort and expense to accomplish the great variety of upgrades. I would imagine this to be an awesome driving car upon completion. Being a bit of a purist myself - when it comes to my own xk-140 restoration - I have made every effort to retain all matching numbers, specifications and colors as per the day my car was delivered. That is not a priority for everyone. It will be interesting to see how the current audience of XK enthusiasts view this from a value standpoint. Obviously this is a very expensive restoration and it must heartbreaking for the seller to part with it at this point. Best wishes to buyer and seller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681925032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255101, "authorName": "absolutely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/absolutely/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by absolutely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255153, "authorName": "Fastlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastlotus/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by Fastlotus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255170, "authorName": "absolutely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/absolutely/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by absolutely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255175, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car will sell.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1681931891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255189, "authorName": "sekollera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sekollera/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by sekollera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255198, "authorName": "absolutely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/absolutely/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by absolutely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255221, "authorName": "absolutely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/absolutely/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/19/23 for $60,000 to absolutely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681932110, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11255229, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. Nice project. Drive it and enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681932141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255235, "authorName": "M.May (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.may/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all of the comments and expert opinions. I very much appreciate all of the bidders.\r\nI sincerely trust the new owner will, after finishing the build, enjoy the result that I envisioned.\r\nStay tuned to BaT, I still possess 2 LHD alloy XK120s 088 & 110 which I hope they accept\r\nin the near future. See on XKdata. Let me know which one you would like to see here first.\r\nMike", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1681932155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255271, "authorName": "tomjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Represents a snapshot / commentary on the mix-n-match or resto-mod school of restorations. I don't think most XK enthusiasts are on board. With matching numbers / original equipment I think this car is 40%-50% above this number.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681932353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11257188, "authorName": "Shawh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this 120 was well bought the consignor bought a nice car have fun with it please show it and drive it is some of the best British cars you ever have\ud83c\udfc1\ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681939307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11258264, "authorName": "Lucky30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loving the build here. The mashup of parts combined to make a nice 120 with legroom and power!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681945024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11262812, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomjack These seem to be all over the place. A few years old, but this even more modified example sold for $170k\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1954-jaguar-xk120-roadster-19/\r\n\r\nCars like this are really just dependent on the right buyer at the right time. \r\n\r\nIn any event, reserve met, so we can guess seller is happy with the result, and buyer (imo) got a great deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682012659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11264124, "authorName": "tomjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mackguy, Yes I recall that car but consider it a whole different level restoration. I believe that other car still had the original engine (upgraded) and original body and chassis. This listing, though certainly well done, had replacement chassis and engine. ...deal breakers for me. This sale, likely a very fair deal for both buyer and seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682017834, "type": "comment"}]