Clark Gable is believed to have owned three XK120 models, including one of the first imported into the US, which he bought as a new car at International Motors in Hollywood.
‘Bring A Trailer’ auction house sells the open two-seater Jaguar XK120 from 1952 owned by legendary actor.
This timeless classic was purchased by the Hollywood movie icon at the time, and was quickly modified by Barris Kustoms. The body is gold-colored Barris Gold, and the cockpit and seats are red leather. It has a special rear suspension, rear wheel covers and a Carson hardtop. In 2010, the car was found in a warehouse by a Chicago collector who then ordered a restoration from Jim Kakuska from JK Restorations.
Clark Gable’s Jaguar XK120 Roadster
As for the engine, it is an original 3.4 liter DOHC six-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car was showcased at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the 2019 Greenwich Concours, and the Amelia Island Concours in 2019 and 2020. This XK120 open-top speedster is now offered by a Jaguar Heritage Trust-certified car dealer with a toolkit , equipped with a boot, photo album, George Barris documentation and a portable New York registration.
he centrally positioned Smiths instrument panel includes a 140 mph speedometer and clockwise up to 6000 rpm with clock inserted. There are 18,000 km on the odometer, of which approximately 100 have been added by the dealer.
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate states that the car left the factory on August 23, 1952, and was distributed by Hornburg, Los Angeles, California.
The starting price is $135,000, and will this classic beauty be sold at the end of April 10?
Clark Gable’s Jaguar XK120 Roadster
