Vehicle Description
Introduced in May 1957, the new XK150 built on Jaguar's rich
heritage including the XK120 and XK140 before it, marking the third
and final evolution of the brilliant XK-series sports cars from
Jaguar. While continuing to use a shortened Mark V chassis and
bearing a strong resemblance to its predecessors, the XK150 was
slightly wider and featured cleaner styling with a higher and more
subtle beltline replacing the trendy cut-down doors of the XK120
and XK140. A wider grille element improved engine cooling and a
modern one-piece curved windscreen provided improved forward
visibility. At launch, the XK150 was available in both Fixed Head
and Drophead Coupe body styles, with the Open Two-Seater (Roadster)
following them to market by March 1958. From the start, Jaguar
applied the lessons gained from competition to its sporting road
cars, which steadily grew in performance and sophistication. A
clear case of racing improving the breed, the XK150 was Jaguar's
first road model equipped with Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes, which
played a key role in the company's second Le Mans victory with the
C-Type in 1953. Until late 1959, Jaguar's already-legendary XK DOHC
inline 'six' powered the XK150 in 3.4-liter form with a stout
190-bhp rating. Toward the end of XK150 production, the 3.8-litre
engine was introduced and, today, these rare variants are the most
desirable to collectors. While the XK150 was designed strictly as a
fast, GT-oriented road car, a few committed privateers campaigned
it to good effect, including the GT-class win at the 1960 Tulip
Rally and Walt Hansgen's creditable third-place podium at
Bridgehampton in June 1960. Bearing Chassis Number S838726DN, this
original left-hand drive XK150 Drophead Coupe (DHC) was built on
February 26, 1960, and dispatched on March 11, 1960, to America via
Jaguar Cars, New York to its first owner Mr. C. Wallace.
Beautifully finished in silver paint, black leather upholstery, and
a black Haartz cloth convertible top, this XK150 retains the
original body and original, matching numbers 3.8L DOHC 'XK' engine
with dual SU carburetors. In addition to its intrinsic
desirability, this 1960 Jaguar XK150 is quite rare according to
marque experts as one of just 591 3.8 litre examples produced in
1960 with the Drophead Coupe body style, 443 of which - including
this XK150 - were original Export models. In 2006, it was acquired
by the Jaguar restoration specialists Classic Showcase who
performed the restoration. The Drophead Coupe was then acquired by
esteemed collector Paul Petrovich and it quickly became a favorite
to drive in his collection. In 2018, the Jaguar was fully
repainted, and much of the chrome was renewed, with mechanical
tuning performed by Sacramento-area British car specialist Dan
Kelly. That year, the owner was honored to be invited to
participate in the Pebble beach Tour D'Elegance with his gleaming
Jaguar, and the car performed flawlessly on the picturesque roads
of the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur. This XK150 continues to
benefit from restoration and proper maintenance and mechanical
sorting for an excellent driving experience on command.
Accompanying documents include a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust
Certificate, plus a selection of work orders and service receipts.
With its balance of sharp handling, gutsy power, and vastly
improved passenger comfort, the 150 is the driving enthusiast's
pick of the XK range. Featuring great colors and delivering immense
character and presence, this sophisticated 1960 Jaguar XK150
3.8-litre Drophead Coupe is more than worthy of continued
preservation and appreciation, just as it has enjoyed under the
prior ownership. Offers welcome and trades considered For
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