This example is a Roadster which was delivered new to it's first owner in Zurich on 5 November 1951. It comes with it's Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming it's authenticity and history. It's last but one owner imported it into France in 1960 and kept it until 2017. The penultimate owner kept it until December 2022. Imported to Belgium, it is currently receiving all the care required and being monitored by a recognized Jaguar specialist. During this time, he carried out a complete overhaul of the engine to the highest standard and fitted a C-Type cylinder head, increasing it's power to 210hp. Today, the car is in excellent condition. The body panels are perfectly aligned. The paintwork, redone to the highest standard, is perfect. The condition of the car is consistent overall. During it's restoration, the car was kept as original as possible. No pattern parts were used. The chrome work is original and has been renovated. The engine has been rebuilt by an experienced engine builder and is faultless. It runs beautifully and has been perfectly set up. The extra punch provided by the C-Type cylinder head gives it a pleasant degree of power and flexibility. It's handling is exactly what you would expect from this type of car and makes it a blast to drive. There are no untoward noises. The gearbox is and agreeable to use. The first owner’s wise decision to order this XK120 with right-hand drive makes utterly charming today. As well as being such a rare model, when you are inside it, you feel as though you are cutting through the air in a proper English car. Each trip you make in it exudes the scent of old England and it's verdant countryside. The combination of the colors of the leather and the metallic Blue paint work is especially successful and emphasizes the car’s elegant lines.