“The King of the Airfields” reigned supreme with this Jaguar XK120
“The King of the Airfields” reigned supreme with this Jaguar XK120
1950 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster by J.A. Ackley
Apr 3, 2026
Before Roy Salvadori won Le Mans with Carroll Shelby. Before he became a podium-finishing Formula 1 driver. And before he earned his nickname, “The King of the Airfields,” with his prowess at tracks such as Silverstone and Snetterton, a young Salvadori raced this Jaguar XK120.
Salvadori campaigned this car during the 1951 season. His best finish? A win during the Goodwood Members’ Meeting.
After changing hands a couple of times, the history of the car becomes unknown from its time of its sale in 1968 and when it was restored in 2009. Then the Jaguar competed in historic racing followed by years of participation in the Mille Miglia–six, to be exact (2013, ’14, ’16, ’19, ’23, ’25).
Find this 1950 Jaguar XK120 Competition Roadster for sale at Hilton & Moss, with its price available upon application.