1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
Presentation
This 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE roadster was refurbished between 2003 and 2005, and its red paintwork is complemented by a black soft top and black leather upholstery. Power is provided by a 3.4-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes dual SU carburetors, a split front windshield, chrome bumpers and bumperettes, wire wheels, and Smiths gauges. Previously offered on BaT in August 2022, the car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. This XK120 SE roadster is now offered in Maryland with a clean Minnesota title.
This 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE roadster was refurbished between 2003 and 2005, and its red paintwork is complemented by a black soft top and black leather upholstery. Power is provided by a 3.4-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes dual SU carburetors, a split front windshield, chrome bumpers and bumperettes, wire wheels, and Smiths gauges. Previously offered on BaT in August 2022, the car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. This XK120 SE roadster is now offered in Maryland with a clean Minnesota title.
The body was refinished in red, dents and rust were repaired, and the frame was powder coated as part of the refurbishment work. Details include a black soft top, a split front windshield, chrome front bumpers, chrome rear bumperettes, and twin exhaust outlets. A hole in the soft top has been repaired.
The knock-off wire wheels have been refinished and are mounted with whitewall tires, and a spare is housed in the trunk. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drums.
Black leather covers the seats, and lap belts are fitted for both occupants. Cabin amenities include a padded central armrest, passenger-side grab handle, dash-mounted rear-view mirror, and map pockets.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 28k miles, a handful of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six features dual SU carburetors, and it was factory rated at 180 horsepower in SE specification. Fluids were changed following the selling dealer’s acquisition.
Seller Video
Sold on 08/31/2026 for USD $50,000 to Wheelover
Bids & Comments
JVZMD 0
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:34
WOW!!! What a surprise....
Wheelover
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:31
Bid in the amount of $50,000
007wt2b
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:29
Bid in the amount of $48,257
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:28
I don't think the reserve has been met. Not even close. We'll see.....
Wheelover
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:28
Bid in the amount of $48,000
007wt2b
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:26
Bid in the amount of $46,007
Wheelover
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:26
Bid in the amount of $45,000
isolovers
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:26
Bid in the amount of $43,000
RMcGuinness
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:25
Bid in the amount of $42,333
Wheelover
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:24
Bid in the amount of $42,000
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:09
I imagine the top has spent much of it's life folded and hidden. ...it's a roadster after all. I imagine a few hours in the hot sun would flatten those wrinkles. Top and side-curtains look to be in very good condition. I do like the larger rear window much more than some much smaller versions i have seen. Looks to be a very well preserved XK-120 - beautiful car.
007wt2b
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Aug 31, 2026 · 17:05
Bid in the amount of $41,007
Mshea
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Aug 31, 2026 · 16:55
Bid in the amount of $40,250
Magnerfin
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Aug 31, 2026 · 16:30
Bid in the amount of $40,000
007wt2b
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Aug 31, 2026 · 13:59
Bid in the amount of $37,007
Mshea
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Aug 31, 2026 · 13:42
Bid in the amount of $36,250
Mnewhart
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Aug 31, 2026 · 13:02
Bid in the amount of $36,000
Aug 29, 2026 · 00:35
Since the stampings on the Block / Head / Data Plate all match (and certainly look legitimate and unmolested) I guess the only other question would be does the body number tag mounted at the top of the cowl match the F 8613 on the Data Plate also? As an aside does the title S/N agree with the S 67632 as well? My bet is they all do...
I think somebody is going to buy a VERY nice car here. GLWTA
I think somebody is going to buy a VERY nice car here. GLWTA
Aug 28, 2026 · 22:43
@cabaron - agreed that the data plate and engine number match, but I’m thinking the only way really to know is via the heritage certificate. Hard to understand why this seller and the previous seller both decided to not request one. I suppose I’m a bit paranoid because this won’t be an inexpensive vehicle and I’m truly interested in it.
Aug 28, 2026 · 19:31
I also see that the grill looks perfect in the 8-29-22 photo #9, but appears to have come loose (an easy soldering fix) since, as shown in these photos.
jaed2
Bid
Aug 28, 2026 · 19:18
Bid in the amount of $33,000
Aug 28, 2026 · 18:56
@geogiamarc
yes the engine and heads numbers are matching to the car
the top has been down for a while inside that is why it is still strecthing and little wrinkly
We can steam it to smooth those out
the windo is attached correctly
yes the engine and heads numbers are matching to the car
the top has been down for a while inside that is why it is still strecthing and little wrinkly
We can steam it to smooth those out
the windo is attached correctly
Aug 28, 2026 · 18:56
@geogiamarc
yes the engine and heads numbers are matching to the car
the top has been down for a while inside that is why it is still strecthing and little wrinkly
We can steam it to smooth those out
the windo is attached correctly
yes the engine and heads numbers are matching to the car
the top has been down for a while inside that is why it is still strecthing and little wrinkly
We can steam it to smooth those out
the windo is attached correctly
georgiamarc
Bid
Aug 28, 2026 · 18:19
Bid in the amount of $30,000
Aug 28, 2026 · 18:07
Why is the top wrinkly? Also has a large window in the back. I’ve only seen the smaller windows. Is it attached properly?
Aug 28, 2026 · 17:59
Engine and head numbers matching to the car? Thanks
Aug 28, 2026 · 14:27
What a beautiful car! I looked at it yesterday and it is every bit what the pictures show! GLWTA!
Aug 24, 2026 · 23:39
Kudos to the driver on the videos. He achieves great downshifts with no audible crunching. It’s either skill or the gearbox has un-naturally good synchros. It’s my goal to get there with my 120. Great looking car especially after doing an in-depth read of the restoration invoices- lots of serious work done.
Aug 24, 2026 · 22:30
Couple of comments on this terrific car.
The JNA Heritage Trust certificate, if available, would be a nice addition to the photos provided.
The color combination is identical to the one I sold about 2 years ago. Mine was a '54 and an SE model as well. Mine did not have the www tires, just black.
The painted wire wheels (vs. chromed) on the 120 SE are how they came from the factory. Many restorations do chrome finish them which IMO makes them easier to maintain & clean. I understand both perspectives of leaving them factory original painted and putting the chrome finish on them as well.
This is also a late production car - about 50 units behind my old one. My production date was August 17, 1954 - so this one is either late August or early September of that year.
Finally, the owner has likely been told that the steering wheel is incorrect for this car (I heard this numerous times). The steering wheel for those XK120's built up until the final months had the "bullet horn" - the one that would likely impale the driver in an accident. The late production models incorporated the new, "flat horn" wheel that was to be used on the XK140, the 120's successor.
Love the car, GLWA, and I hope folks find this information useful.
The JNA Heritage Trust certificate, if available, would be a nice addition to the photos provided.
The color combination is identical to the one I sold about 2 years ago. Mine was a '54 and an SE model as well. Mine did not have the www tires, just black.
The painted wire wheels (vs. chromed) on the 120 SE are how they came from the factory. Many restorations do chrome finish them which IMO makes them easier to maintain & clean. I understand both perspectives of leaving them factory original painted and putting the chrome finish on them as well.
This is also a late production car - about 50 units behind my old one. My production date was August 17, 1954 - so this one is either late August or early September of that year.
Finally, the owner has likely been told that the steering wheel is incorrect for this car (I heard this numerous times). The steering wheel for those XK120's built up until the final months had the "bullet horn" - the one that would likely impale the driver in an accident. The late production models incorporated the new, "flat horn" wheel that was to be used on the XK140, the 120's successor.
Love the car, GLWA, and I hope folks find this information useful.
Aug 24, 2026 · 17:29
I think the www tires add to the vintage look..., keep 'em!!
Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
This Jaguar clearly illustrates my personal bias against the wide whitewall tires. Looking at the exquisite body lines of this beautiful XK-120, the dominant visual impact comes from the four bloated "doughnuts" supporting each corner. I certainly don't want to disparage this very nice example so I would point out it is an easy and relatively inexpensive fix - four, period correct, black wall tires.
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:48
Does the horn work? I would want to be sure and draw attention to myself. (Ha)
It’s a beauty. Trying to figure if there’s anything left on my mortgage to borrow.
It’s a beauty. Trying to figure if there’s anything left on my mortgage to borrow.
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:44
The owner would be stupid to let it go for $15,000!
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:42
The comment attributed to Keith Martin doesn’t mean anything. He was talking about a Bug Eye Sprite. At the time, it would have been worth $15,000 max. regardless to how much you put into it. This is a XK Jaguar, completly different fish.
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:41
@mytopleaks, hilarious. True. Painful. Sometimes gratifying.
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:35
The Wire Wheels have been finished in Silver instead of Red. They go better with the White Wall tires.
jaed2
Bid
Aug 24, 2026 · 13:32
Bid in the amount of $15,000
Aug 24, 2026 · 13:26
I believe it was Keith Martin who explained collector car economics like this; "I bought a Bugeye for $15,000. I put another $15,000 into it, now it's worth $15,000."
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