Bernard Kron Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Mildly Customized 1950 Jaguar XK120 Coupe (More photos below) This is a mildly customized Bburago die-cast Jaguar XK120 coupe. I wanted to simplify and clean up the details, much as custom shops would do in the early 50’s for clients who wanted a cleaner, more streamlined look to their cars. Clark Gable was a big Jaguar enthusiast and George Barris actually customized the third of the three XK120 roadsters he owned (he actually owned the 1st XK120 to be imported into the US). Barris smoothed the rear deck, gave it a custom metallic gold paint job and equipped it with a Carson Top. In my case I lowered the car 4 scale inches all around, made factory style flush fitting fender skirts (the Bburago. which comes with very funky wire wheels, has open rear wheel wells), shaved the hood and front fenders, smoothed the rear deck by removing the rectangular license plate plinth, sank the license plate into the rear deck and substituted tear drop taillights for the big chrome factory lights. The terrible Bburago wheels and modern wide tires were replaced at the front with Borrani wire wheels from an Academy Ferrari 250LM with AMT Firestone blackwalls adapted to fit. The stock Bburago rear wheels and tires are buried under the skirts. The bumpers were deleted and the mounting holes filled and fog lights installed. The paint is Tamiya TS-11 Maroon over red oxide primer. Thanx for lookin’, B. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 B you've done a bang up job on this Jag, I especially like how you cleaned up the rear end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I agree with Glen on the smoothed trunk. These had such smooth lines anyway and all that clutter on the trunk lid just didn't look correct. Great looking color and paint finish. The interior looks well appointed as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I really like your Jag as I have always been attracted to the shape of the early XKs roofs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Looks fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Thank you everyone! I'm glad you all like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Very cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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