• Prepared for use on historic rallies and tours
• Fitted with a 4.2 Litre engine and 4-speed all-synchro gearbox
• Delivered new to North America
• Disc brakes all round, Aluminum radiator and Tilton pedal box

It is true to say that the phenomenal success of the XK120 was completely unexpected by Sir William Lyons and his team, whose post-war focus was the MKVII Saloon. However, as that car and its XK engine neared completion in 1948, it occurred to Lyons that a sports car powered by the stunning new DOHC unit would probably outperform almost anything else in production at the time. The extraordinary decision was therefore made to design and build an XK-powered two-seater in time for display at the Earls Court Motor Show of October 27^th – an apparently impossible task in the time available. However, within a few days of the Bronze show car going on display, it was evident that a complete rethink was required – such was the euphoria with which the XK120 was greeted.

More information to follow.

For more information, please contact:
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin
oliver.fernyhough-martin@handh.co.uk
07483 361000