JAGUAR XK120 Signature Global Ltd., 45 Rowdell Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 6AG t: 0845 370 2222 e:
[email protected] 1 This beautiful classic Jaguar XK120 was manufactured by Jaguar between 1948 and 1954. Jaguar’s first post-war sports car, it succeeded the Swallow Side Car Company’s (to be re born as Jaguar) SS 100, The SS 100 was a stunning two-seater which boasted the looks that are still revered among classic car lovers today ceased production in 1940. Signature Global Ltd., 45 Rowdell Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 6AG t: 0845 370 2222 e:
[email protected] 3 JAGUAR XK120 4 World War II was not easy on the automotive industry and the famed British manufacturer had to wait 8 years before releasing a successor. The new sports car had a new name, the Jaguar XK120. The 120 roadster was conceived and designed in a matter of months, primarily to act as a showcase for the marque’s new XK engine, it was shown at the 1948 Earls Court Motor show in the dark days of rationing, it caused such a sensation that William Lyons was forced to put it into production right away. Signature Global Ltd., 45 Rowdell Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 6AG t: 0845 370 2222 e:
[email protected] 5 JAGUAR XK120 6 The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a test bed and show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation, which persuaded William Lyons to put it into production.