Vehicle Description
"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.
What would turn out to be the final glorious incarnation of Jaguar"s fabulous "XK" series of sports cars arrived in 1957. As its nomenclature suggests, the XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, retaining the same basic chassis, 3.4-litre engine and four-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors while benefiting from a new, wider body that provided increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a single-piece wrap-around windscreen, replacing the XK140"s divided screen.
Cleverly, the new body used many XK120/140 pressings, the increased width being achieved by means of a 4"-wide central fillet. A higher front wing line and broader radiator grille were other obvious differences, but the new model"s main talking point was its Dunlop disc brakes. Fade following repeated stops from high speed had been a problem of the earlier, drum-braked cars, but now the XK had stopping power to match its prodigious straight-line speed.
Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drop head coupe forms, the open roadster version not appearing until the following year. At 190bhp, the standard 3.4-liter engine"s maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140, so performance was little changed. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, while a Thornton Powr-Lok limited-slip differential was available for the XK150S.
This XK150 in rare drophead guize has been the subject to a recent 2 year restoration and is now presented in stunning overall condition. Matching numbers , it was purchased by the current vendor in Belgium in original condition.
It is said to be a pleasure to drive as the steering is light and precise and the car wafts along in 5th gear on the open road. Combining the wonderful looks of the XK with greatly improved practicality, this sensibly upgraded example is offered with a history file including some invoices and photographs, JDHT certificate, current road fund licence, MoT to December 2013 and Swansea V5C document. This XK would make an excellent candidate to participate, and would be a welcome guest in any worldwide concours event.
"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.
What would turn out to be the final glorious incarnation of Jaguar"s fabulous "XK" series of sports cars arrived in 1957. As its nomenclature suggests, the XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, retaining the same basic chassis, 3.4-litre engine and four-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors while benefiting from a new, wider body that provided increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a single-piece wrap-around windscreen, replacing the XK140"s divided screen.
Cleverly, the new body used many XK120/140 pressings, the increased width being achieved by means of a 4"-wide central fillet. A higher front wing line and broader radiator grille were other obvious differences, but the new model"s main talking point was its Dunlop disc brakes. Fade following repeated stops from high speed had been a problem of the earlier, drum-braked cars, but now the XK had stopping power to match its prodigious straight-line speed.
Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drop head coupe forms, the open roadster version not appearing until the following year. At 190bhp, the standard 3.4-liter engine"s maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140, so performance was little changed. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, while a Thornton Powr-Lok limited-slip differential was available for the XK150S.
This XK150 in rare drophead guize has been the subject to a recent 2 year restoration and is now presented in stunning overall condition. Matching numbers , it was purchased by the current vendor in Belgium in original condition.
It is said to be a pleasure to drive as the steering is light and precise and the car wafts along in 5th gear on the open road. Combining the wonderful looks of the XK with greatly improved practicality, this sensibly upgraded example is offered with a history file including some invoices and photographs, JDHT certificate, current road fund licence, MoT to December 2013 and Swansea V5C document. This XK would make an excellent candidate to participate, and would be a welcome guest in any worldwide concours event.
