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1949 Jaguar XK120

The Jaguar XK120 turned heads when it was revealed at the London Motor Show in 1948. Priced at approximately USD 3940, the performance of this classic car was on par with much more exotic cars costing more than twice as much. The 1949 Jaguar XK120 was very quick, accelerating from 0 to 60mph in less than 10 sec. This was made possible by an inline double overhead camshaft, 6-cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual gearbox.

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From the beginning, the 1949 Jaguar XK120 took to racing with success. When orders for the XK120 exceeded production capability, the Jaguar XK120 moved from an aluminum body to a steel body. More than 12078 units of the XK120 were built. Fast, beautiful, and great on the racetrack, many enthusiasts will tell you the XK120 was the best production car of the 50's. For those considering buying a Jaguar XK120, you'll find that it is still a quick car and can easily keep up with modern traffic.

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