On the 30th of May in 1949, on the empty Ostend-Jabbeke
Motorway in Belgium, a prototype XK120 timed by the officials of the Royal Automobile
Club of Belgium achieved an average of runs in opposing directions of 132.6
mph. XK120 roadsters averaged over 100 mph for 24 hours and over 130 mph for an
hour, and in 1952 a fixed-head coupé took numerous world records for speed and distance
when it averaged 100 mph for a week.
And so on and so forth.
If you are an aficionado of things Jaguar you already
know about Williams Lyons, the first post war Jaguar sports car, the legendary
3.4 litre 210 horsepower OHC 6 cylinder, etc.
May I introduce you to "Lady Mary"...She has been sleeping for a little over 20 years. Her make up is beginning to crack, her bright spots are a bit tarnished and her trim...well, it isn't.
May I introduce you to "Lady Mary"...She has been sleeping for a little over 20 years. Her make up is beginning to crack, her bright spots are a bit tarnished and her trim...well, it isn't.
We removed this wonderful lady from her long sleep very carefully, resurrected the drive train with great care, and barely cleaned the residue from her long slumber. And now I am pleased to report she runs like a lady, and a very fast one at that.
Respectfully Yours,
Jim Cox
Owner, The Branson Auction
www.bransonauction.com
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