1957 Jaguar XK150 SE 3.8 Litre FHC

Registration No: UXG 570
Chassis No: S 84334DN
MOT: Exempt

• Participated in numerous global rallies, from UK and Europe, as far as Morocco, Budapest and even the Arctic Circle
• In 2021 subject to over 101 hours worth of work with specialist Rob Noakes
• In previous ownership for 13 years and current ownership for 18 years

By the time the XK150 was launched in May 1957, Jaguar had won Le Mans four times and was about to do so again. Though the newcomer was a logical progression of the XK140, subtle changes to the bodywork gave this final iteration of the XK a distinctly more modern air. The split windscreen was replaced with a single sweep of toughened glass and the scuttle height was raised, along with the waistline. Inside, the walnut dashboard of the XK140 was replaced by one trimmed in leather. Thinner doors gave more interior space. The standard engine was the 3.4-litre DOHC straight six unit of the XK140, but a larger 3.8 litre version became available in 1959 with buyers able to opt for a triple carburettor ‘S’ version of either powerplant. The XK150 was the first production Jaguar to be equipped with disc brakes and at launch was offered in Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) and Drophead Coupe guise, the Roadster following in 1958. By the time the model was superseded by the E-Type, some 4,445 FHCs had been produced.

Manufactured on 25 July 1957, this Jaguar XK150 was presented in Mist Grey with contrasting Red interior and dispatched to Jaguar Cars, New York on 14 August that year. Repatriated to the UK in 1991 by its previous owner and subsequently converted to right-hand drive, ‘UXG 570’ was acquired by its current keeper in July 2004. Over the next 18 years, this XK15 would become a well known car in both the Jaguar Enthusiast’s Club and XK Club, participating in rallies across the globe, from the UK and Europe, to Morocco, Budapest and even the Arctic Circle.

Now finished in Maroon, although boasting its original interior, the car benefits from a Jaguar 3.8 Litre straight six engine coupled to a Guy Broad 5-speed gearbox, as well as a switch-operated cooling fan, additional header tank, electronic ignition and Coopercraft brakes to the front wheels. This XK has been subject to a host of works over its current ownership. In 2013, the engine was subject to a major rebuild by Sigma Engineering, including dismantling the engine, the bores re-lined, block re-faced, flywheel re-drilled, replacement conrods, timing gear overhauled and more, at a total cost of £4,686. More recently, in 2021, the car was also subject to over 101 hours of work with Rob Noakes including replacement shock absorbers, a reconditioned alternator system, the fuel system updated and relocated to the boot for ease of access and maintenance and the water pump replaced along with coolant hoses. As well as this, updated anti-roll bars installed with poly bushes, the exhaust system replaced including manifolds, front track rod ends and balls joints replaced, front wheel bearings replaced, rear hubs, half shafts and springs replaced, replacement front and rear discs, pads and braided hoses, the timing checked, carburettors set up and more.

Included with the vehicle is a comprehensive history file containing Invoices in current ownership totalling over £63,500, as well as the Jaguar Heritage Certificate and current V5C document. Also included is the original Moss gearbox, hydraulic jack and adjustable tow bar

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762