1951 Jaguar XK120

This 1951 Jaguar XK120 roadster was modified as a race car in the late 1980s and was reportedly kept as part of Jim Foust’s collection for more than 20 years before being acquired by its current owner in August 2019. Power is supplied by a 3.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and modifications include a roll bar, a side-exit exhaust system, a fuel cell, MSD ignition, and an Accusump oil accumulator. This XK120 roadster is now offered on dealer consignment in Topeka, Kansas with a bill of sale. The body is finished in metallic blue and features vintage-style #49 meatball decals. The bumpers, headlights, and grille have been removed, and a custom wrap-around windscreen replaces the stock two-piece windshield. Side vents, a headrest fairing, and a roll bar have also been added. The seller notes bubbling on the driver-side quarter panel above the rear wheel well. Lettering on the hood indicates that the car was restored by the Buckingham Service, which reportedly occurred circa 1989. 16” wire spoke wheels with two-eared spinners are wrapped in Dunlop tires. Each corner is pictured individually in the gallery below. The cabin is equipped with a single bucket seat, a Simpson racing harness, a Cool Suit driver-cooling system, and a four-spoke steering wheel. A custom dash panel houses an 8k-rpm tachometer as well as an array of other Autometer gauges. An Accusump oil accumulator and MSD Ignition control box are mounted in the passenger-side footwell. True mileage is unknown. An ATL fuel cell is secured in the trunk. The 3.8-liter DOHC inline-six is equipped with three SU carburetors and sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. The car was reportedly serviced prior to the current owner’s acquisition. Additional photos showing the underbody and suspension are provided in the gallery. The videos attached below include walk-around, start-up, and in-car driving footage.