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Rafe Saber's Blog Posts Tagged 'XK 120' (19)

1955 Holywood Movie that "STARS" a Jaguar XK 120 Racer

Perfect for our Jaguar blog is this 1955 movie that "stars" a Jaguar XK 120 Roadster and "co-stars" a Jaguar XK 120 Drop Head Coupe + a bunch of other really neat Classic Cars.

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Added by Rafe Saber on October 25, 2010 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

JAGUAR XK 120 COUPE SELLS FOR A WHOPPING $187,000

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Gooding & Co according to their online published prices (above link) claim to have sold LOT # 48 shown below A 1953 XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe for $187,000. The pre-auction estimate was $135,000 - $150,000 Without Reserve. If correct and not a typo that price is most likely a record for a XK 120… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on August 18, 2010 at 7:48am — No Comments

BEST DARN JAGUAR XK 120 OTS PHOTO ON THE WEB. PRICELESS

I have seen thousands upon thousands of Jaguar photos from around the world. Nothing comes remotely close to this masterpiece. It is spontaneous, natural and unrehearsed. It captures so much of a bygone golden era and much, much more. Look at it and let your imagination do the rest.

Added by Rafe Saber on May 12, 2010 at 8:09pm — 4 Comments

Now THAT is one Super Cool Jaguar XK 120 Cat

Good Gad!! No sooner did I finish writing a blog post about THIS UGLY XK 140 that this superb modified XK 120 shows up FOR SALE for $350,000. More details and history also on XKData # S673772.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on April 21, 2010 at 3:17pm — No Comments

"Kitty" & A Jaguar XK 120 Rare Piece of Nostalgia

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

Back in the 1950s little things meant a lot to a Jaguar owner. Such as the "survival" kit that came with XK 120s that were made for export. The photo below is from the inside back cover of my original 1954 XK120SE FHC owners manual which gives the break down and use of the kit. …

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Added by Rafe Saber on April 7, 2010 at 3:44pm — No Comments

A JAGUAR XK 120 WRISTWATCH???

Well kind of. Supposedly a wristwatch inspired by the rev counter of a Jaguar XK 120. Hmmmm. A bit far fetched but nonetheless a very attractive retro-look stainless steel automatic, 3 register chronograph. Click on the link below the photo to go to the article.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on April 5, 2010 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Huge slide show restoration of a 1953 Jaguar XK 120 DHC

A whopping 10 minute video/slide show with 100s and 100s of pictures depicting the restoration of a rare XK 120 Drop Head Coupe.… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on March 26, 2010 at 8:02am — No Comments

CLARK GABLE'S ALLOY JAG XK 120 OTS $285,000 ??

Interesting alloy XK 120 Chassis # 670054 especially if truly owned by Clark Gable. Click on the link below the pic to go to the classified ad. Also check out XKData.com # 670054 for more interesting details.…

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 20, 2010 at 6:23pm — No Comments

TIME MACHINE. Comparing 1951 Jaguar XK 120/Nash-Healey/Muntz Jet

Here are our three 1951 cars that we are going to test and compare in our amazing "go-back in time" time machine. Click on each photo to enlarge it. When you've finished admiring these beauties click on the back button each time to return to this post and then finally click on the TAKE TIME MACHINE TRIP link below. There are 5 pages of comparison data. Make sure you check out the prices. Enjoy the trip.

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Added by Rafe Saber on March 6, 2010 at 10:17pm — No Comments

JAGUAR XK 120. BEAUTY IN THE EYE of THE BEHOLDER?

If you like it who the hell cares what others might think? Its YOUR car so go ahead and do your thing. If THEY don't like it, let them eat crow.

Added by Rafe Saber on February 26, 2010 at 6:07pm — 2 Comments

Great XK/E-Type cars for sale search engine

This is a search engine that lists the cars for sale in North America. I have added the E-Types and the XKEs that are for sale on the MAIN PAGE towards the bottom of the page. Pretty neat Search Engine as all the cars are placed on the Google Map so its easy to see where they are located. There are two searches. One for E-TYPES and one for… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on February 20, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

BRITISH SPEED! It started with a Jaguar XK 120 and now trying for 1000 MPH.

You have to hand it to the British for being so speed obsessed. It started with the Jaguar XK 120 that reached a speed of 132.6 MPH. Then in 1997 a new speed record of 763.035 MPH shown in the video below breaking the sound barrier and shattering the US record of 630.389 MPH. Awesome to watch.

Update March 30, 2010. Bloodhound SSC will attempt 1000 M.P.H.… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on February 16, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

1949 Jaguar XK 120 High Resolution Wallpaper

Great way to Jag-up your computer by adding the most famous XK 120 in the world with plates NUB 120 as a desktop wallpaper. 5 Sizes to choose from. Worked well for me. Many other Jaguars to choose from. Click on the link below.

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Added by Rafe Saber on February 13, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments

The MOTHER of all abortions done on a Jaguar XK 120 OTS

This is from a Kijiji ad in Toronto.

1954 Sport Custom. Body is 1949 Jaguar XK120. Engine is 1955 Olds Rocket. Chassis is 1937 Ford. Only the doors and windshield are Jaguar. Click on the link below to go to the ad.

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Added by Rafe Saber on February 8, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

THE RARE 4 SEATER ABBOTT JAGUAR XK 120 DHC (Again)

I entered an earlier Blog Post in December 2009 about this incredible 4 Seater XK 120 HERE. Now they made it into a video.… Continue

Added by Rafe Saber on February 4, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments

WORLD'S MOST PERFECT JAGUAR XK 120 FHC

We are honored to have Pat Harmon join JSN. The world's most perfect XK 120 FHC is featured on his FANTASTIC Jag website HERE.

Added by Rafe Saber on February 2, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

1954 Jaguar XK 120SE Drophead Coupe Buyers Guide

Excellent article in the Sports Car Market Magazine. Click on the link below to go to the article.

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Added by Rafe Saber on January 13, 2010 at 2:06am — No Comments

Just when I thought I had seen it all.

I'm trying to help a Jag collector in the Czech Republic with a 2.5 Liter 1931 SS100 four door Saloon, The remaining cars in his collection are a two E-Types, a XK 120 FHC, a XK 140 FHC, a Mark V and............ (are you ready for this???) an early London Transit Double-Decker shown below. AMMMMMAAAAAZZZZING!!!!

Added by Rafe Saber on January 11, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

NICE XK 120 ROADSTER on CRAIGSLIST

PLEASE EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH A CRAIGLIST AD.

Looks like a great car but the Seller gives no price and no phone number. Some great pics. Hmmm. Why Craigslist? If any member manages to connect with the Seller please post back. Click on the link below the picture to go to the ad.