This custom-bodied roadster is said to have been built on a 1953 Jaguar XK120 chassis under previous ownership in the 2010s. Power is supplied by a 347ci Ford V8 stroker linked to a Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission and a 4.11:1 Yukon rear end with an Auburn limited-slip differential. A custom-fabricated firewall, floor pans, center console, and dash were fitted as part of the build along with a split bench seat, a Hurst shifter, and AutoMeter instrumentation. Additional modifications include Wilwood front disc brakes, a Holley fuel-injection system, an aluminum fuel cell, and a Jet-Hot coated exhaust system. This custom roadster was listed on BaT in June 2021 before being acquired by the seller in October 2022. It is now offered at no reserve with build and dyno sheets as well as a Pennsylvania title listing it as a 1953 Jaguar.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed
The car wears custom riveted aluminum body panels finished in red including a louvered hood accompanied by integrated slats on the front grille and hood scoop. Additional details include a color-matched roll bar and cycle fenders along with a racing-style fuel filler cap, curved wind wings, and head and tail lights.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed
Maroon-finished 16″ wire wheels are secured using two-ear knock-offs and wear Excelsior Stahl Sport radial tires. A matching spare is affixed to the right side of the body. The car is equipped with adjustable coilovers and an anti-sway bar up front. The disc brake system features Wilwood front and Dunlop rear calipers in addition to custom hard lines, braided stainless-steel hoses, and electrically-actuated rear parking brakes.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed
The split-bottom bench seat is upholstered in black vinyl and paired with lap belts for two occupants. A storage box is mounted to the transmission tunnel between the lower cushions, and the cockpit was lined with sound deadening material prior to being fitted with black carpets.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed
A three-spoke steering wheel is accompanied by a Hurst shifter and Wilwood aluminum pedals. AutoMeter instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and a combination gauge. Just over 200 miles are shown on the digital odometer.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed
The 302ci Ford V8 has been modified with a 347 stroker crankshaft, Eagle I-beam connecting rods, Clevite bearings, a Comp Cams hydraulic roller camshaft, stainless steel valves, a Melling oil pump, a RAM billet flywheel, and MSD ignition components. A Holley multi-port fuel injection system draws from a custom aluminum cell through an Aeromotive Phantom electric pump and Fragola braided hoses. A 2016 Dynojet summary in the gallery shows peak output of 352 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed

  The ceramic-coated exhaust system is comprised of four-into-one headers feeding 3″ side pipes with heat shields as well as under-car piping routed through Magnaflow mufflers. The Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission features an aluminum Ford bellhousing and sends power to the rear wheels via a custom driveshaft and a 4.11:1 Yukon rear end with an Auburn limited-slip differential. The chassis was notched as part of the build.
No Reserve: Custom-Bodied 1953 Jaguar XK120 V8 Roadster 5-Speed
A reproduction Jaguar chassis identification plate with a hand-stamped VIN and other information is shown above. The current Pennsylvania title lists a Not Actual Mileage notation and carries an Antique Vehicle brand.