This 1960 Jaguar XK150 Drop Head Coupe is the kind of long-term
ownership example collectors always hope to find, having remained
with the same owner since 1966. Showing 72,321 original miles and
retaining its original character, this left-hand drive convertible
is documented by a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirming its
correct color combination and numbers-matching drivetrain. The car
carries chassis number S 838637 BW, engine number VA 1468-9, body
number P 8147, and automatic gearbox number JBX 1590, and was
originally distributed through Jaguar Cars of New York.
Finished in Cream over a Red interior, the car presents with a
timeless and elegant look that perfectly suits the XK150's flowing
late-1950s design. The body rides on painted wire wheels and
features a black soft top frame that is complete but will require a
new top installed. The paint received one repaint in the late 1980s
and still shows the car's presence well today as a preserved
driver-level example rather than a freshly restored car.
Power comes from the desirable 3.8 litre DOHC inline-six engine
paired to a rare low-production automatic transmission, a
configuration seldom seen on XK150 models. The engine runs strong
and sounds excellent thanks to recent servicing including new dual
6-volt batteries, ignition coil, and carburetor floats. The car
will run and lot drive and can be driven onto a trailer, however
the brakes and tires will require replacement and general
mechanical systems should be gone through before regular road
use.
Equipped with four-wheel disc brakes - an advanced feature for its
era - this Jaguar represents a solid and honest candidate for
sympathetic recommissioning or a full restoration depending on the
next owner's goals. With little work it could be enjoyed as a
preservation-style driver, or taken to the next level cosmetically
and mechanically.
Offered as a project vehicle, this XK150 provides an increasingly
rare opportunity to acquire a documented, long-term ownership
Jaguar convertible with matching numbers, original specification,
and excellent restoration potential.
South Jersey Classics is a 10,000-square-foot classic and specialty
collector automobile dealer, featuring 50+ vehicles. This vehicle
is located in our showroom in Newfield, NJ. Our Dealership is on US
Route 40 just off New Jersey Route 55, Exit 39B heading towards
Elmer, NJ; conveniently just 40 Minutes East of Philadelphia, 40
Minutes West from the Major New Jersey Shore Points, and 30 minutes
North of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Our Showroom is conveniently
accessible from all major Southern New Jersey Roadways including
New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, I-76, NJ Route 42, NJ Route 55, US
Route 40, Atlantic City Expressway, and New Jersey Parkway. Our
website is www.SJClassics.com and our phone number is (856)
521-0832. Don't hesitate to contact us anytime for more information
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