Lot details
Registration No: LXO 108
Chassis No: 660409
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Supplied new via Henlys of London to Alexander Godfried Hoffman Esq of Caterham

- Entered for the all-Jaguar race held as part of the West Essex Car Club's Boreham meeting in May 1951, other competitors that day included Reg Parnell (Maserati 4CLT), Dennis Poore (Alfa Romeo 8C 35), Sydney Allard (Allard J2) and Tony Rolt (ERA Delage).

- Owned by Dr Matthews of Littlehampton for thirty years and extensively restored from the 'chassis up' during the mid-1980s.

- Uprated with a 3.8-litre XK DOHC engine, 'Monza' fuel filler and competition exhaust

- Part of a significant private collection

Further Info:

The 409th right-hand drive XK120 Roadster to roll off the Browns Lane production line, chassis 660409 was completed in December 1950. Road registered as 'LXO 108' some two months later, it was supplied new to Alexander Godfried Hoffman Esq of Caterham, Surrey by Henlys of London. Evidently a keen motorist, Mr Hoffman entered chassis 660409 for the all Jaguar race held as part of the West Essex Car Club's Boreham meeting during May 1951. There are several evocative photos on file taken by Guy Griffiths which show the two-seater in the heat of battle, while other competitors that day included Reg Parnell (Maserati 4CLT), Dennis Poore (Alfa Romeo 8C 35), Sydney Allard (Allard J2) and Tony Rolt (ERA Delage).

It is unknown whether the XK120's period competition history extended beyond Boreham but by November 1955 it belonged to car dealer and racing driver Anthony Crook (better known for his involvement with Bristol Cars). Other keepers recorded on the Jaguar's original buff logbook include: Stuart Gerald Young of Putney, Jack Bond of Vintage Autos, J. Lawrence of Cheadle Hulme and N.A. Maloney of Grove Motors. Reportedly purchased by Dr Matthews of Littlehampton from a South Croydon-based solicitor during the late 1970s, chassis 660409 was to remain in his care for over three decades. Accompanying invoices bear testament to the extensive 'chassis up' restoration that the Jaguar underwent from 1983 to 1987.

Comparatively little used since its refurbishment was completed, the XK120 features such sporting niceties as a larger 3.8 litre XK DOHC engine, large diameter quick release alloy filler assembly, competition twin exhaust system and wire wheels. Acquired by Kevin Wooding of Hurst Park Motors for his own use before entering the current ownership, the Jaguar has formed part of a significant private collection over the past five years. Starting readily upon inspection and able to boast genuine period competition history, this handsome Jaguar XK120 Roadster is offered for sale with Heritage Certificate, copyright Guy Griffiths photos and history file.