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Aluminium
XK120 1948
The
early XK120s where built with aluminium bodies. They all have separate
chrome plated parking lights on the front wings and have straight
windscreen pillars. The famous XK Twin cam engine first appeared in the
XK120 in 3.4 litre form developing 160 HP.
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XK120
OTS (Open Two Seater 1948- 1954)
The
XK120 was announced at the 1948 London Motor Show. Regarded as one of
Lyons finest designs the car took the post war world by storm.
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XK120
FHC (Fixed Head Coupe 1951- 1954)
The FHC allowed wind up windows and offered a
wood trimmed interior |
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XK120
DHC (Drop Head Couple 1953-1954)
Finally a DHC was added to the XK120 range. The car used the same doors as
the FHC. Again the interior was wood trimmed and was quite luxurious
compared to the OTS. THE DHC is by far the rarest of the XK120 with only
1769 cars being produced.
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XK140
OTS (1954-1957)
Identical
in Shape to the XK120 this model was fitted with much larger full width
bumpers. The engine power was increased to 190 HP. |
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XK140
FHC
The
140 coupe became a true 2+2. The larger roof, although not as stylish as
the 120, allowed enough space for a small rear seat for two children. |
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XK140
DHC
The
DHC again got the full wood treatment. Note the thick windscreen pillars
and wind up windows which easily identify the car from the OTS |
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XK150
FHC (1957-1960)
Although
the chassis remained the same the XK150 boasted a significantly larger
interior, due to narrower doors. The bonnet and grill where also widened.
Four wheel disc brakes where fitted as standard to nearly all XK150s. |
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XK150
DHC
During
the production of the 150's the larger 3.8 litre engine capacity was
introduced offering 220 HP |
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XK150
OTS (1958-1960)
Initially the 150 was not offered as an OTS but demand was finally
answered in 1958. It became the first Jaguar roadster to have wind up
windows. The OTS had a much shorter cockpit
than the DHC, the rear deck extending almost to the back of the seats. |
