1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé for sale

Name: 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé
Brand: Jaguar
SKU: ef0041
Price: 69900 EUR
Availability: InStock

69,900Euro

EUR

Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany

Mileage 121,118 km
Gearbox Manual
First registration October 1953

1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé for Sale in Germany

This Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé dates from 1953 and was first registered in October that year. It is a left-hand-drive car in green with red leather, and its odometer reads about 75,300 miles, given by the broker as 121,118 km. The same family has owned it since 2003 and kept it garaged as a collector's car. Exclusive Car Family offers it in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany, on German historic H plates; it is ready to drive, and its last inspection, passed without defects, runs until October 2026.

A classic-analytics Professional-Check of January 2025 rates it overall grade 2 and records 118 kW (160 PS), the four-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive and chassis number 677403. The expert found no corrosion on parts or frame, seats with hardly any wear, the original accessories present and a restoration done faithfully to the original. Body panels, paint, seals, glass, tyres, engine and engine bay score 2, brightwork and boot 2+, the cabin 2−. The car's papers and documentation are included.

The Jaguar XK120 uses the 3,441 cc XK straight-six with twin overhead camshafts, 83 by 106 mm bore and stroke and two SU H6 carburettors, designed under William Heynes, rated at 160 bhp (119 kW) at 5,000 rpm, or 180 bhp in Special Equipment form, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

First registration: October 1953
Vehicle condition: Used
Exterior colour: Green
Interior colour: Red
Upholstery: Leather
Location: Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 3,441 cc
Cylinders: 6
Power quoted by the dealer: 160 PS (118 kW)
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Fuel type: Petrol

Chassis & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2 or 3
Seats: 2

Further details

Mileage quoted by the dealer: 121,118 km
Sale: Brokered on behalf of a private owner

Equipment

Equipment 12

Left-hand drive
In current family ownership since 2003
Collector vehicle
Garage-kept
Very good and well-maintained condition
Ready to drive immediately
German registration
Historic licence plate (H-Kennzeichen)
Technical inspection (HU) passed without defects
Inspection valid until 10/2026
Appraisal / Professional-Check from 2025 available
Condition grade 2

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé in the European market

Is this Jaguar priced above or below the European market?

At €69,900, it sits below the median of €105,000 for the 39 Jaguar advertised in Europe in 2026. 36% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Jaguar be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Jaguar compare?

121,118 km recorded, against a median of 32,187 km across the Jaguar advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Jaguar are priced closest to this one?

a 2011 car in Italy at €67,850, and a 1971 car in Sweden at €67,500. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé, and how does a purchase work?

Exclusive Car Family, a professional dealer in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Exclusive Car Family before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé for sale

1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé for Sale in Germany