Classic Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe Car Review

Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe
One of the rarest of all the XK 120 series body styles, it was not until March 1951 that Jaguar introduced the glorious fixed head coupe version of its XK 120 roadster which itself appeared at the 1948 Motor Show. Powered by Jaguar's famous 3.4-litre twin overhead camshaft six-cylinder XK engine, there were echoes of the contemporary MkVII saloon in the skillfully contoured lines to the roof, doors and deeper V-windscreen of the Coupe. The fixed head's interior also followed that of the Mk VII, including a walnut veneer dashboard and door cappings, refinements that the open car had not enjoyed. A glovebox, transparent tinted sun visors and two interior lights all contributed to an air of opulence that was absent from the roadster. Wind-up windows and footwell ventilators were also introduced. On its announcement, the fixed head sold for £1,088, some £90 more than the roadster which had a top speed of 120mph, the Coupe capable of slightly more, but just as docile and flexible.

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1954 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe Registration No. 450 AML (Original First Registration Number) Chassis No. 669094 William Lyons wanted a brand new sports car to replace the SS100 and to take on the competition... View car