1958 JAGUAR XK150 DROPHEAD COUPE Registration Number: SSU 2...

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£49,554

1958 JAGUAR XK150 DROPHEAD COUPE

Registration Number: SSU 260
Chassis Number: S837226
Recorded Mileage: 60,500

In current ownership since 2004
c.£20,000 in service and maintenance over the years
Well maintained example which would benefit from minor cosmetic improvements

The Jaguar XK150 is undeniably one of the world’s fastest and safest cars. It is quiet and exceptionally refined mechanically,  docile and comfortable… we do not know of any more outstanding example of value for money.” -The Autocar

The revolutionary new Jaguar XK120 sports car was introduced at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show to great acclaim. This was superseded in 1954 by the improved XK140, and the XK150 appeared in 1957. It was to remain in production until the introduction of the famous Jaguar E-Type in 1961. All these Jaguars were ‘supercars’ at affordable prices. The XK-series cars were to achieve enormous success on the race tracks and in rallying at both International and Club levels.

With its famous twin-overhead cam, twin-SU carburettor XK engine, the XK150s were available in Fixed-head Coupé (FHC), Open Two-seater (OTS, also known as the Roadster) and Drop-head Coupé (DHC) variants.  Later, a 3.8-litre engine option with triple-SU carburettors (the XK150S) became available.

Chassis S837226 was despatched to Jaguar Cars of New York on 17th February 1958, finished in black with a matching hood and red leather interior. In 1990 the XK150 was repatriated into the UK, extensively restored and mechanically rebuilt, and converted to Right Hand Drive specification. During the restoration the body colour was changed to Jaguar Dark Blue and the interior retrimmed in Beige, which it still wears today.

Our vendor acquired the XK in 2004, using his Jaguar regularly as a part of a small classic car collection. During this time the XK has been maintained to a high standard, supported by a thick file of maintenance and repair bills extending to c. £20,000 in value. With longer trips and tours in mind, our vendor has sensibly upgraded the transmission to the popular 5 speed Getrag unit and uprated the brakes with Coopercraft discs, in addition to the fitting of 1-2-3 electronic ignition and a stainless steel exhaust system.

The XK150 will be supplied with several pages of detailed notes covering repair, maintenance, running and servicing, also a log of countless events participated in. Whilst mechanically and structurally in very good order, the Jaguar could now benefit from attention to the paintwork and trim.

Supplied with a comprehensive history file, V5 registration document, Jaguar heritage certificate and valid MOT to August 2022, this is a fantastically usable classic Jaguar which can be further cosmetically improved as and when desired.