This 1950 Jaguar XK120, masterfully reimagined by Rob Ida, is a stunning tribute to the golden age of motorsport. Featuring a custom-built bubble canopy for period-correct racing authenticity, the Black Cat embodies power, precision, and timeless elegance.

Highlights

🌊 Raced at TROG: This beauty roared across Wildwood Beach during The Race of Gentlemen (TROG), where its classic design met the thrill of vintage racing.

🗽 Soho Preppy Photoshoot: After its gritty beach escapades, we brought the Black Cat to Soho, New York, capturing its sleek lines and iconic spirit against the backdrop of urban sophistication.

About the Black Cat

• Model: 1950 Jaguar XK120
• Custom Feature: Bubble canopy for period racing accuracy
• Where it Raced: The Race of Gentlemen – Wildwood Beach

In the world of automotive art and preppy elegance, the Black Cat roars as a masterpiece blending history, craftsmanship, and fashion-forward vision. Photographed through the lens of internationally acclaimed photographer Gil Stunner, this extraordinary machine—a 1950 Jaguar XK120—is more than just a car; it’s a cultural statement brought to life in a way only the lens can immortalize.

From Wildwood Beach to Soho’s Preppy Streets

The story begins on the legendary shores of Wildwood, New Jersey, where the Black Cat carved its name at The Race of Gentlemen (TROG), roaring across sands in a nod to period-correct racing traditions. Meticulously restored by Rob Ida, this Jaguar XK120 isn’t just restored; it’s reimagined. Rob built a bubble canopy that pays homage to the post-war period when racing was raw, rebellious, and heart-pounding.

With the grit of TROG still fresh in its tires, we took this beast back to the gritty-yet-refined streets of Soho, New York City, where classic automotive design meets the pulse of modern fashion. Against cobblestones and urban architecture, the Jaguar transformed into an icon of luxury streetwear and high-art photography.

The Vision

Gil Stunner’s photographs don’t just capture the Black Cat—they celebrate it. Each shot reflects a dynamic balance of timeless elegance and modern edge, where speed, art, and lifestyle collide.

• The glossy curves of the Jaguar are set against the rugged city streets, blending vintage charm with contemporary grit.
• Shadows and reflections enhance the preppy-meets-industrial mood, creating a visual narrative that feels cinematic, iconic, and aspirational.

It’s not just about a car—it’s about an experience. The Black Cat is a muse, a rebel, and a tribute to craftsmanship that transcends decades.

Why It Matters

For collectors, enthusiasts, and the fashion-conscious alike, the Black Cat represents the best of all worlds:

• Classic cars restored to tell a new story
• A nod to racing heritage and vintage Americana
• Captured through artful photography that turns machines into fine art

This series doesn’t just belong in galleries—it belongs in spaces where art meets soul.