Vehicle Description
1959 XK150 3.8 S Drophead RHD
This extremely rare 1959 XK150 S, 3.8 Litre Drophead Coupe is one
of just 69 produced by Jaguar in right hand drive.
Built in the last days of 1959 it was registered OVL150 and
delivered to its first owner, a Lincoln-based company by the name
of Jackson Hardware Ltd, just prior to Christmas. The next change
of ownership saw the car move to Coventry where it was acquired by
Ben Martin in 1964. A little over a year later Mr Martin sold the
car to John Ward, who worked for the famous Patrick Collection for
many years. During this time the car saw limited, careful use which
undoubtedly contributed to its excellent state of preservation.
After Martin's death in 1980 the car was retained by the museum
until it was sold in 1994 to Bernie Ecclestone who kept it for the
next two years as part of his private collection. In 1996 the car
moved, via a Mr Neville Johnson, to Mr David Stanley who maintained
the Jaguar regardless of cost. Recently acquired by JD Classics
from its last owner this fabulous XK150 still retains a totally
original interior including irreplaceable original carpets and
original leather seats. The paint was renewed (to the factory
original Mist Grey) during a sensitive and partial restoration in
2004 which also involved a professional engine overhaul.
Accordingly the car presents beautifully with a wonderful patina to
the interior, excellent paintwork and exceptional mechanicals. It
comes with a full history and a comprehensive photo album detailing
the engine rebuild and re-paint. As such it provides an excellent
opportunity to acquire an original matching numbers UK supplied car
with a genuine mileage of 49000 miles from new and limited number
of owners, which included Bernie Ecclestone. It features 16''
Chromed Wire Wheels, factory limited slip differential, 4 speed
manual gearbox with overdrive, original tool roll and recent new
hood in French Grey. Possibly one of the best factory original
specification XK150 S Drophead Coupes. Please contact us for
further details.
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