Lot #1077.1 - This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe is a left-hand-drive example motivated by a 160hp DOHC 3.4-liter inline-6 engine with double SU carburetors mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The XK120 sits on a 102-inch wheelbase and utilizes an independent front suspension with a solid rear axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs. Stopping power is provided by hydraulic drum brakes mounted at all four corners. Finished in Birch Gray over a red interior the Jaguar was manufactured August 28, 1951, and distributed by Hoffman in New York. Riding on a set of whitewall tires, this XK120 was owned by the “First Lady of Drag Racing,” Shirley Muldowney, and includes a letter written by her. Additionally, this XK120 has won several First Place and Best in Class Awards and features a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate. From The Sam Pack Collection.