Hilton & Moss present a rare opportunity to procure a pristine 1953 Jaguar XK120

The word supercar is, more often than not, synonymous with cars with an exotic design and outstanding performance. Therefore, it would not be a stretch to claim that the very first car to be bestowed with this name is a truly special one.

Enter the Jaguar XK120, most famously known as the first car ever befitting of the supercar name. This example being offered by Hilton & Moss is an example of said Jaguar XK120, a car which was made 69 years ago. Despite its age that definitely qualifies the car to be a senior citizen, the big cat is still in absolutely pristine condition.

The Jaguar has been through a comprehensive restoration and preparation at the Hilton & Moss facility. It also boasts a ludicrously low mileage of just 539 kilometres, making it probably the lowest mileage example of a Jaguar XK120 in the world.

The car also offers a peek into the glamour of the British sportscar's heyday, with the XK120 being a glorious testament to the impeccable engineering that saw it claim title of being 'fastest car in the world' upon its debut in 1948.

Not only did it possess that remarkable title, the car also had true motorsport credentials having made an impact in the racing world. The XK120 represented Jaguar into its first foray into the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1950, laying down the groundwork for the XK120-C. Said car went on to win Jaguars first ever victory at the prestigious race just a year later.

This XK120 began its life in the U.S.A as a left-hand drive example finished in Pastel Blue, before making its way back home to the U.K. - where it was destined for a no-expenses-spared approach to preserving its lustre and race-winning dynamics.

The vehicle was then converted to right-hand drive configuration and treated to an extensive powertrain upgrade. The already muscular 3.4-litre straight-six engine was bored out and coupled to a new five-speed transmission to deliver an even more exhilarating experience.