1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8 SE Fixed Head Coupe
1 of just 1,367 home-market examples

Registration No: 272 BKT
Chassis No: S825208DN
MOT: Exempt

• A UK supplied, manual overdrive, matching numbers 3.8 XK150
• Current ownership for 25 years with odometer displaying c.82,000 miles
• Subject to an extensive restoration in the 1990's with photographic record and invoices on file
• Understood to have had an engine overhaul and said to be in 'superb' condition
  
  

The Jaguar XK150 was the third and final stage in the evolution of the XK concept. Described as the car with grace, space, and pace, this model was launched in May 1957, initially with a choice of fixed-head and drophead coupé bodies. The open two-seater followed nearly a year later. All cars used the XK140 chassis but this time the bodywork was of a much more modern appearance and for the first time featured a one-piece curved windscreen. Inside the vehicle, the walnut veneer on the dashboard and door cappings had been replaced with padded leather trim. Mechanically, it had clearly become a more muscular car. One of the main changes to the XK150 was the Dunlop disc brakes which were used both front and rear as opposed to drums which were fitted to the XK140. The engine was available in standard tune, or in a higher-performance version on the Special Equipment models. In 1960 the 220 hp 3. 8 litre engine became available. It produced up to 265 bhp in “S” models and propelled an XK150 to 135 mph, with 0–60 mph in around 7. 0 seconds. Overdrive which had been optional became a standard fitment in 1958.

This matching numbers example, UK registered from new, features a manual overdrive gearbox. Finished in red with red leather, it was treated to an extensive restoration in the late 1990s including a comprehensive engine overhaul of which there is photographic evidence on file. The previous late owner clearly cherished the car having owned it for around twenty five years and many thousands of pounds have been lavished upon it. Described by the vendor as currently being in “absolutely superb condition”, this desirable Jaguar comes with invoices for works carried out together with the aforementioned photographs of the restoration.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
07943 584767