Vehicle Description
Excellent, number matching Open Two-Seater example in Carmen Red
over Black Leather! Factory appointed with Special Equipment
performance package providing 210hp through a 4-speed gearbox with
overdrive! Beautifully restored in 2014 with new paint, all chrome,
convertible top, stainless steel exhaust, chrome wire wheels &
tires, and more! Outstanding road going Jaguar XK150! Boasting from
the success of the XK120, Jaguar did what all great sports car
manufacturers do which was contribute new features to counter
criticisms to keep reeling in buyers. This led to the introduction
of larger interior cabin space by moving the engine, firewall, and
dash all forward by 3 to better accommodate taller drivers, along
with effortless rack & pinion steering, improved brakes and
suspension travel with shock absorbing dampening. Cosmetically it
appeared nearly the same as the XK120, but larger bumpers with over
riders, a one piece grill accented with trim that ran over the hood
through to the deck lid for the revised XK140. By 1958, after
consecutive Lemans success from 1955, 1956, and 1957, a new XK150
would be introduced. This meant some revisions to the body that
included a taller beltline, larger interior, leather wrapped
dashboard, a one-piece windshield, and for the first time in the
open two-seater (OTS) roll up windows hidden within the doors. A
new emblem was affixed to the trunk highlighting its heritage being
the winner at Le Mans from 1951-1953, 1955-1957! We are very
pleased to offer this 1959 Jaguar XK150 SE OTS Roadster. Finished
in desired Carmen Red with new black leather interior and new black
cloth convertible top, it remains fully equipped with original,
numbers matching 3442cc Inline 6 cylinder engine fitted with the
Special Equipment option that included dual SU H6 carburetion,
front disc brakes, modified B-type cylinder heard with larger
exhaust ports providing a factory rated 210 horsepower; along with
gorgeous 60-spoke chrome wire wheels wrapped in newer Lester Tire
Co 6.00-16 wide whitewall tires, dual exit exhaust, telescoping
steering column, laminated windscreens, heat/defrost, and dual
fender-mounted mirrors! This exceptional Jaguar XK150 comes from
the longtime Indianapolis owner, Tom Gellenbeck, who acquired this
Jaguar in the 1970s. He commissioned a cosmetic restoration soon
after purchase, and proudly utilized his stellar roadster for some
four decades. It was always a garage kept and continues to bear a
wonderfully solid chassis and body that has remained original
without any noted damage or rust repair. He enjoyed this XK150
until health issues forced the sale in 2014. Prior to putting his
prized possession on the market, he asked Jaguar restoration
experts Muncie Imports & Classics in Muncie, Indiana to prepare it
for the next owner. This began with a complete overhaul of the
brake system: new brake servo, brake lines, fittings, hoses, and
brake fluid; new Dayton chrome wire wheels & tires; air filter,
complete ignition system with new plugs & wires; new transmission
fluid, engine oil/filter; cam cover gaskets, all coolant/heater
hoses; cylinder head gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets; new
differential pinion seal & gasket; differential input flange,
clutch hose, among many other various smaller items to ensure it
would be equally enjoyable for the next owner. This service would
equal nearly $8,400. When the new Jefferson City, MO owner acquired
this outstanding Jaguar XK150 in 2014, he elected to have the body
professionally repainted. All of the exterior chrome was removed
and re-plated, and the convertible top replaced with a new, black
Stayfast canvass over a freshly powder-coated frame. The entire
exhaust was replaced with a polished stainless steel system from
Engel Imports. Overall, it remains very presentable today and in
remarkable condition. With all functional gauges and working safety
items, it is a difficult car to criticize mechanically. It starts
with wonderful ease, idles down appropriately after about one
minute of warm up time, and then performs to proper Jaguar
expectation! To ensure it continues with such performance, both
batteries were replaced in January 2019, along with a new starter
solenoid and ignition switch. It also comes with its original
painted spare tire, correct jack, mallet, wrench, crank handle, and
oiler in the storage compartment. The odometer upon arrival to our
showroom read only 40,542 miles which would appear to be original,
but the St. Louis Car Museum does not have enough evidence to
support an actual mileage claim. It does represents one of only
2,265 Open Two-Seater XK150 Roadsters built between 1958 through
1960, and continues to be a splendid driver example eager to cruise
all open roads with confidence! Call with questions.