1952 Jaguar XK120 OTS (w/ startup)

A red 1952 Jaguar XK120 OTS (Roadster) with Biscuit leather interior starting up and driving after Cars & Coffee at Singleton Classics. This car, chassis no. S672902, was originally finished in bronze and features optional color-matched steel disc wheels and rear fender skirts. It was equipped with the factory "Special Equipment" (SE) high-performance package but is now powered by a standard 160-horsepower 3.4-liter straight-six engine. The car underwent a detailed restoration in the early 2000s and is currently listed for sale at Singleton Classics with a price of $89,900.

There's no doubt that the current Jaguar brand has um, how should I say this, gone a long way from its glorious past. Only time can tell whether or not the company's recent, um, changes, will successfully carry it into the future. But what's quite clear is that right now most enthusiasts still choose to associate the brand with the cars that have truly embodied its spirit over the past several decades, particularly those that are both gorgeous in appearance and athletic at heart. And that's exactly what this XK120 is. To be honest, I'm a bit shocked that the guys enjoying their conversation in front of the car paid no attention when its engine fired up and had no idea they were standing directly in its path. But of course, the driver chose to exercise patience. After all, this is a proper gentlemen's car, and no less importantly, a proper Jaguar.

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