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Car Auction Results
1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Coupe. Sold $126,500.
1967 Jaguar 420 manual saloon. (Fully restored). Sold $36,001
1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 litre manual saloon. Sold $48,500 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Coupe. Sold $136,250
1966 Mark II 4.2 litre 5 speed manual saloon. Sold $77,000
1977 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2 Coupe. Sold $44,500
One of just 240 built in total, and one of only 58 right hand drive vehicles ever produced. Is the- ex John “Lawsie” Laws car and was auctioned with extensive paperwork and history. Presented in immaculate condition and finished in its stunning silver paintwork and duo-blue interior leather upholstery. Matching numbers with speedo showing 73,685 miles from new. Claimed to be one of the most original alloy bodied roadsters around, backed by a detailed history. Purchased in 1981 by T. Healy whom rebuilt the brakes and re-upholstered the interior using factory materials correct to the car. Healey then sold it to famous Sydney radio personality John Laws who owned the Jaguar for the next 24 years where the XK120 famously appeared as a cameo on John Laws’ celebrity endorsed advertisements for Valvoline with his popular catch phrase “Valvoline, you know what I mean”. In May 2004, it was acquired by its final owner Mr D. Lane where he had the car painted and drove it occasionally. 15 years later, the Jaguar was unearthed from storage where it had sat for some time. Classic Jaguar restoration specialist Gavin King of Concours Sportscar Restoration - had his work cut out for him and commenced recommissioning the XK120. A full mechanical overhaul was carried out sympathetic towards the originality of the car. The body was thoroughly inspected for any common wood rot and was reported to require no restoration work. Today the car drives beautifully, the motor feels strong, the gearbox is smooth, its brakes are finely tuned and the suspension is firm. A wonderful example of what was once the worlds the fastest production car. Your classic car collection wouldn’t be completed without one, so don’t miss this opportunity to own a rare righthand drive Jaguar XK120 alloy OTS. Log books/Owner’s manual. Chassis No: 660050 ENG No: W12237.
Due to the extreme rareness and importance of this amazing piece of history, bidders were required to be preapproved. Any bids made without prior approval were advised that their bid would be removed until confirmed.
The car attracted little interest and was passed in at $155,500. .