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Title: Solved - NEH 4214: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupé probably converted pre-1956 by Denby's of Belfast
Post by: Carnut on August 10, 2015, 07:35:20 AM
What's this, who built it, when - for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: Carnut on August 24, 2015, 06:05:03 AM
Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: mymokke on September 01, 2015, 10:48:46 PM
With that dash and sensuously rounded rump, I believe there is a Jaguar XK120 involved. Yes?
Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: Carnut on September 02, 2015, 04:15:53 AM
Quote from: mymokke on September 01, 2015, 10:48:46 PM
With that dash and sensuously rounded rump, I believe there is a Jaguar XK120 involved. Yes?

Yes, you're right, so I'll lock it for you for 48 hours to see what else you can find.
Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: mymokke on September 02, 2015, 09:03:33 PM
Wow!!!! Obscure!!!! now nearly blind from web searching, but I found what appears to be the only reference online.
This is a 1951 XK120 converted into a 4 place closed coupe. MOT plate number LOE28
Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: Carnut on September 03, 2015, 04:26:13 AM
Quote from: mymokke on September 02, 2015, 09:03:33 PM
Wow!!!! Obscure!!!! now nearly blind from web searching, but I found what appears to be the only reference online.
This is a 1951 XK120 converted into a 4 place closed coupe. MOT plate number LOE28

Well done for finding it!
All you need to do now is answer the question "Who built it?".  It's not absolutely certain that the company they suggest was responsible, but they are the most likely builder.
Still locked for you!
Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: mymokke on September 03, 2015, 09:09:10 PM
Suggested builders either Denby's or G. Hurst of Belfast, with a tip of the hat toward Denby's. Trying to locate an additional reference about this particular Jag running in a 2007 (?) Northern Ireland Heritage Race.
Title: Re: NEH 4214
Post by: Carnut on September 04, 2015, 05:28:47 AM
Quote from: mymokke on September 03, 2015, 09:09:10 PM
Suggested builders either Denby's or G. Hurst of Belfast, with a tip of the hat toward Denby's. Trying to locate an additional reference about this particular Jag running in a 2007 (?) Northern Ireland Heritage Race.

Very good.
We'll go with Denby's of Belfast since it seems to be the poster's favourite.
Solved!

Here's the original photo; I haven't been able to find another one:

Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4214: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupé probably converted pre-1956 by Denby's of Belfast
Post by: nicanary on September 04, 2015, 07:46:53 AM
Just out of curiosity, I tried some research about Denbys. All I found was that there was a William Henry Denby of Evelyn Gardens, Belfast, who was a master motor carriage builder (sounds promising....) but he was aged 46 in the census of 1911. Maybe his family continued the business.

The G.Hurst mentioned may have something to do with the present Charles Hurst group, which are probably the largest car dealers in the Province.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4214: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupé
Post by: Carnut on September 08, 2015, 08:35:50 AM
Here are a couple more photos of this interesting car:

Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4214: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupé probably converted pre-1956 by Denby's of Belfast
Post by: barrett on February 12, 2019, 12:54:02 PM
Being used in competition in the 1970s
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