Southern Classics - United Kingdom

Modified XK120 - Click for larger photo

XK120 OTS

This vehicle has been highly modified to clients specification. Finished in black with dark brown leather for interior and period bucket seats with matching carpets. Stove enamelled black 6.5 x 15 wire wheels fitted with 215/70 x 15 tyres. The wheel arches were subtly modified to accept the wheel/tyre combination. Louvered bonnet fitted. The rear deck and heel board has been modified to allow for extended seat travel and to accept a 12 volt battery. Bootlid modified. The engine has been lowered and moved further back in the chassis to improve weight bias. A 3.8 litre engine built by Trafford Competition Engines, has a C-spec cylinder head with high lift cams, triple Weber DCOE 45 carburettors. Aluminium inner wings have been fitted, louvered and modified to accept the carburettors. The complete electrical system is custom made, an alternator is now employed, two speed wipers are fitted and the two 6 volt batteries have been replaced by a single 12 volt. A long range fuel tank is fitted. Aluminium radiator plus Kenlowe fan for extra cooling. Power assisted rack and pinion steering has been fitted. XJ6 disc brakes are fitted all round. Floor hinged race style pedalbox with ajustable brake bias. Getrag 5 speed manual gearbox. Limited slip differential. Rear anti tramp bars. Stainless steel custom made exhaust system and manifolds etc .....

Modified XK120 Engine - Click for larger photo Modified XK120 Engine - Click for larger photo

Very unrestored Mk2 - Click for larger photo

Mark 2 3.8 litre manual/overdrive

This vehicle has been totally restored to factory standard with just a couple of extras. The vehicle was stripped and the body shell was sandblasted back to bare metal before work could commence. Finished in metallic opalescent silver blue, it has dark blue leather seats and matching carpets. The engine has been rebuilt and also converted to run on unleaded fuel. Upgraded brakes, suspension and front/rear antiroll bars fitted. The gearbox is a 4-speed all synchromesh unit with overdrive. Conversion to power assisted rack and pinion steering with alternator also fitted. Koni adjustable shock absorbers. Radial tyres fitted to chrome wire wheels. This car now steers precisely, handles well and stops, the Mk2 was never renowned for any of these features!
Restored Mk2 - Click for larger photo
Are you convinced yet? Then why not give us a call and let us show you what we can do - you won't be disappointed!


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