ENGLISH (French below) Woow presents this Jaguar XK120 Roadster completely restored. More than 1500 hours were necessary to obtain this car in such an evening dress. The bodywork fitted with black « spats » married to the Cartier leather upholstery particularly underlines the symbolism of the line of great purity. Jaguar delivers production lines this specimen on May 27, 1953 to deliver it to the distributor Hoffman, in New York. The last French owner bought it in California. As soon as he arrived in France, the whole was completely dismantled to be rehabilitated to the standards of the competitions. Attention has been devoted to each nut and each screw by professionals for an amazing result. CHASSIS The chassis is new and has its numbers stamped (number 674 *** – on request). The latter was painted with epoxy. The wood floors attached to the chassis are new. The running gear has been fully restored. The 4 black painted metal rims are in new condition and are fitted with Blockley tires in the spirit of the time. All silentblocs and ball joints are new. The 4 Koni shock absorbers are new. The entire brake system has been refurbished; hydraulic circuit in copper and brake pads covered in carbon-ceramic. The handbrake cable is new as well as the entire mechanical system. The trains were adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's values on a measurement bench. The body heights have been adjusted. The geometry has been completed. The springs have been faithfully redone to the original. An epoxy paint was applied to the trains, previously sanded. BODY The bodywork is the original (body number F609 * – on request) and has been stripped down to sheet metal and aluminum. This operation revealed that the whole remained relatively healthy. Careful sheet metal work was then carried out. At the end of the bodywork, the body was immersed in a cataphoresis bath. The entire surface of the body is then covered with a fine layer of particles, including the hollow and hidden parts as well as the sharp edges. This process is an excellent anticorrosion treatment and will give a real longevity to this XK. A primer then 4 coats of paint and 2 coats of varnish were applied. All body seals and the body mounting kit to the chassis have been replaced with new ones. The openings have been adjusted. The sheets are joined neatly and precisely. The two rear wings are made of aluminum. The spats are well adjusted on the wings. MECHANICAL The engine, of the correct type but not original (engine number 647 * -8 – available upon request), has been completely restored. Waterproofing has been carried out. The cylinder head has been surfaced and ground. The bronze valve seats and guides are new and intended for use with unleaded gasoline. The engine block has been reamed. The pistons and segmentation are new. The pastillage has been completely redone. A lightweight flywheel was installed. Externally, the entire assembly was stripped and painted in satin black. The oil pan has been painted with epoxy. Each accessory or device has been replaced or restored. The engine was mounted on new supports. The melody is powerful and the mechanical behavior offers significant recovery torque across all regimes. The distribution has been redone and chain tension achieved. The peripheral pulleys are made of aluminum. Fuel is supplied by a Facet electric pump. The radiator and cooling harness have been refurbished. The fan blades are made of metal. All black hoses are made of silicone. The two SU-H6 carburetors with short chimneys, as well as the auxiliary cold start carburetor, have been refurbished and adjusted. The electronic ignition and harness are new and adjusted on the bench. The double exhaust line is made of stainless steel from the collectors to the dual outlets. An aluminum plate is installed as thermal insulation for the straight wooden floor. Regarding the transmission, a 5-speed synchronized gearbox was installed in place of the Moss. It is today a democratized improvement and recommended by restaurateurs because of its many advantages; elimination of the cracking of the original unsynchronized gearbox, better staging of the ratios, better use of the yield and better engine recovery, reduction of the speed at a « cruising » speed, reduction of the engine wear, and a gain in comfort very appreciable regarding the noise level and fuel consumption. A relevant and essential choice in our opinion. The clutch has also been replaced and the system is new. The drive shaft is strengthened and has been balanced. The bridge has been restored and watertightness has been achieved. SADDLERY Saddlery André, specializing in the saddler-upholsterer trade for nearly half a century, has performed meticulous work refurbishing the cabin. Calf leather was selected from a master saddler working for the largest French leather goods houses. The seats have been stripped. All foams were replaced on the English coast. The interior of the rear trunk was custom-made in the same calfskin. The carpet is in red hardura. All of the leather-trimmed parts are new. The tarboard door panels are upholstered in the same black leather, with 0.5mm foam. A superb barrel cover in red Alpaca with metallic closure has been produced. The woods for the body finish beads are new. The red carpets are made to measure in 100% wool with matching leather piping. ELECTRICITY The wiring harness is completely new. It is cotton, according to the origin. The polished fuse box looks great. The alternator is concealed in the casing of the original dynamo in order to largely optimize the electric recharge without distorting the aesthetics of the original part. The wiper motor, pump and water vase are new. REASSEMBLY The instrumentation is new and has been converted to km/h. Most of the metal parts, such as the hardware, have been dichromated. The chromes that do not need to be replaced have been kept and redone in order to preserve their authenticity and to obtain the best result. The bumper supports have been restored and are the original ones. The glazing has been replaced. The set is flawless. The front wing hatch grilles are in perfect condition. The opening of the fuel door is done by a key. Black Maillefaud plates were chosen. ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRENCH Woow presents this fully restored Jaguar XK120 Roadster. More than 1500 hours were required to achieve this car in such an evening gown. The body equipped with black spats married to the Cartier leather upholstery particularly highlights the symbolism of a line of great purity. Jaguar delivered the production chain for this example on May 27, 1953, to deliver it to distributor Hoffman in New York. The last French owner acquired it in California. Upon arrival in France, the entire vehicle was completely disassembled to be restored to competition standards. Professional attention was devoted to every nut and bolt for a stunning result. CHASSIS The chassis is new and bears its stamped numbers (number 674*** – available upon request). It has been painted with epoxy. The floorboards fixed to the chassis are new. The running gear has been fully restored. The 4 steel wheels painted black are in new condition and fitted with Blockley tires in the spirit of the era. All bushings and ball joints are new. The 4 Koni shock absorbers are new. The entire braking system has been renewed; copper hydraulic circuit and brake pads lined with carbon-ceramic. The handbrake cable is new as well as the entire mechanical system. The gear trains have been adjusted to manufacturer specifications on a measurement bench. Body heights have been adjusted. Geometry has been performed. Springs have been remade faithfully to originality. Epoxy paint has been applied to the running gear, sanded beforehand. BODYWORK The bodywork is original (chassis number F609* – available on request) and has been stripped down to bare metal and aluminum. This process revealed that the overall condition remained relatively sound. Careful sheet metal work was then carried out. A primer followed by four coats of paint and two coats of clear varnish were applied. All body seals and the chassis-to-frame mounting kit have been replaced with new ones. The doors and windows have been adjusted. The panels are joined cleanly and precisely. The rear wings are made of aluminum. The fender flaps fit well on the wings. MECHANICS The engine is of the correct type but not original (engine number 647*-8 – available on request) and has been fully restored. Sealing has been completed. The cylinder head has been resurfaced and rectified. The bronze valve seats and guides are new and designed for use with unleaded fuel. The engine block has been bored out. The pistons and segmentation are new. The gasketing has been completely renewed. A lightweight flywheel has been installed. Externally, the entire assembly has been stripped and painted in satin black. The oil sump has been coated with epoxy. Each accessory or peripheral component has been replaced or restored. The engine has been reinstalled on new mounts. The melody is powerful and the mechanical behavior offers significant torque for acceleration across all RPM ranges. The timing has been completely renewed, chain tension has been adjusted. The peripheral pulleys are made of aluminum. Fuel delivery is ensured by an electric Facet pump. The radiator and cooling hose assembly have been completely renewed. The fan blades are made of metal. All black-colored hoses are made of silicone. Both SU-H6 carburetors with short stacks, as well as the auxiliary cold-start carburetor, have been completely renewed and adjusted. The electronic ignition and wiring harness are new and bench-tested. The dual stainless steel exhaust line runs from the collectors to the dual outlets. An aluminum plate serving as thermal insulation for the wooden floor is installed. Regarding the transmission, a 5-speed synchronized gearbox has been installed in place of the Moss. This is today an improved, democratized, and recommended upgrade by restorers due to its numerous advantages: elimination of cracking in the original non-synchronized gearbox, better gear ratios, more efficient engine performance, quicker acceleration, lower RPM at cruising speed, reduced engine wear, and a significant comfort gain regarding noise level and fuel consumption. A pertinent and indispensable choice in our opinion. The clutch has also been replaced and the system is new. The driveshaft has been reinforced and balanced. The bridge has been restored and waterproofing has been carried out. UPHOLSTERY André Upholstery, specializing in the craft of upholsterer-garnisseur for nearly half a century, has meticulously carried out the restoration work on the cabin interior. Calfskin was chosen from a master upholsterer working for the leading French leather goods houses. The seats have been reupholstered. All the foam has been replaced with English-style springs. The interior of the rear trunk has been custom-made in the same calf leather. The carpet is red hardura. All the leather-covered parts are new. The door panels made of pitch-coated cardboard are covered with the same black leather, with 0.5mm foam. A superb red Alpaca tonneau cover with metal closure has been made. The wood trim pieces for the bodywork are new. The red carpets are custom-made in 100% wool with matching leather piping. ELECTRICITY The electrical harness is entirely new. It is made of cotton, in accordance with the original specifications. The polished fuse box looks very elegant. The alternator is concealed within the dynamo housing of the original design to significantly optimize electrical recharging without compromising the aesthetic of the original part. The windshield wiper motor, pump, and water reservoir are all new. REINSTALLATION The instrumentation is new and has been converted to km/h. Most of the metal parts, such as the screws, have been bichromated. Chrome components that do not require replacement have been preserved and restored to maintain their authenticity and achieve the best possible result. The bumper mounts have been restored and are original. The glazing has been replaced. The entire vehicle is in perfect condition without any defects. The wing trap grilles are in excellent condition. The fuel filler flap opens with a key. Black Maillefaud plates have been selected.