Hereby we proudly present an important masterpiece of post war British coach building. Based upon the famous Jaguar XK 120 OTS chassis the Sussex based firm Abbot of Farnham, created this fine four-seater drop head convertible in the year 1951. This automobile saw the light of day two years before Jaguar cars presented the Jaguar XK 120 drop head coupe two-seater. Only one Jaguar XK 120 four-seater DHC has been built by Abbott. The project was commissioned by Mr. Mitchell, a businessman from New Zealand. This fine automobile is mentioned and shown in photographs in a variety of important books about Jaguar and the Jaguar XK 120 in particular.

The Jaguar XK 120 Abbott was found sitting in a barn in the year 2002. Starting in late 2002 the automobile was restored to the highest standards by a world renown restoration company from Christchurch new Zealand. The full frame-off restoration took over 5000 hours to be completed early 2006. At the 2007 Essen Techno Classica the Abbott won the first prize as best restored car of the show. Various classic car magazines published about this unique Jaguar XK 120 Abbott. Octane Magazine printed a beautiful five page article in issue 47 of May 2007.

Since the year 2006 the Jaguar is part of a private collection in Belgium. Because the collection focus is shifting to pre war British automobiles the owner decided to sell this unique 1951 Jaguar XK 120 Abbott four-seater DHC.

Engine: Jaguar XK six cylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts (DOHC)
Cylinder capacity: 3442 cc.
Capacity: 160 bhp at 5400 rpm.
Gearbox: 4-speed, manually operated.
Weight: 1450 kg.

Exterior colour: Cream (as original)
Interior: red leather (as original)
Hood and side screens: red (as original)

Date of manufacture (chassis): April 17, 1951
Date of first registration: July 15, 1952
Engine number: W 3023-7 (matching)
Chassis number: 660750 (matching)
Gearbox number: JH 5703 (matching)

Extra’s (as fitted by Abbott): fog lamps, tow bar.

We can conclude that this fine and unique Jaguar XK 120 Abbott is brand new show condition throughout. A potential prize winner on any important Concourse d’ Elegance worldwide. Matching numbers, and restored with utmost precision. The presence of a complete history file, Heritage certificate, articles in books and magazines, and the extensive restoration reportage, give convincing insight about the importance of this unique Jaguar.

Seriously interested parties are welcome to contact us at:

info @ xk120abbott.com