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The Appeal
The XK cars were all very special, but the XK150 was the ultimate expression of the breed. Only built from 1957-1961, they are widely regarded as one of the finest sports cars ever made.
Here we have something truly unique, a meticulously restored example of a very rare and highly sought-after vehicle. Ready now for a new owner, this is a singular opportunity to obtain a beautiful example of one of the greatest Jaguars ever built.
In roadster specification, the XK150 provides seating for two, with ample luggage capacity for a few days away. The cabin in this car has been exceptionally well finished, having been restored professionally in 2019. Since then the car has barely covered any miles, and this shows in the presentation on the interior - it’s as close as you’ll see to a brand new XK150.
Whether you’re looking at the upholstery, carpets, switchgear or instruments, everything shows in pristine condition. Even the boot area, finished with smart black carpeting, looks almost new. Under the floor is a full size spare wheel, along with a tool kit.
As can be seen from the restoration photos that accompany the car, it was taken back to bare metal and comprehensively rebuilt. The vendor tells us that the chassis was remarkably free from corrosion (likely due to many years spent in the Texan climate) and the bodyshell itself was in such good condition that no new panels were needed.
The car was refinished in its original factory build specification – Carmen Red with a black fabric roof. The paint itself has clearly been applied to a high standard, and looks to be excellent. Similarly, a new fabric roof has been fitted, and thus is in as-new condition.
All of the external trim and brightwork is complete and looks to be in superb condition, with no evidence of damage or wear we could see. Riding on classic, polished-finish wire wheels with new tyres, this XK150 looks every inch the matinee idol’s daily. That swooping bodywork is still capable of stopping traffic and dropping jaws, even after 62 years.
Underneath, the car presents very well, being superbly clean and tidy with no evidence we could discern of damage, corrosion or any issues. All of the drivetrain elements, floor pans and chassis rails appear to be exceptionally well kept.
In this specification, the XK150 is an incredibly rare car. Not only is this a 3.8 ‘Special Equipment’ model, but it has been fitted with the optional overdrive. This key feature makes for very comfortable high-speed cruising and allows the car to run perfectly well even in modern traffic.
That 3.8 straight-six makes a tremendous sound and pushes a healthy 220bhp to the rear wheels through Jaguar’s 4-speed manual. Keeping everything pointing in the right direction, the XK150 had some truly advanced drivetrain elements for the time. It was the first production car with all-round disc brakes (based on the Dunlop system Jaguar’s race teams used) and features independent front suspension.
Mechanically, the car has been restored with a similarly meticulous eye and careful hand as the bodywork and interior. Under the bonnet, the engine bay looks as close to factory fresh as we think possible.
We’re told by the owner that the car runs perfectly, with no mechanical issues that they are aware of.
To say that this car is special is to do it a great disservice. As one of the rarest cars on the planet, it’s already an exceptional vehicle. But when you consider the extensive and painstaking restoration that has been carried out, it makes it something truly noteworthy.
This gorgeous 3.8 Roadster is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most unique and cherished vehicles in existence. It’s an opportunity not to be missed.
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1960 XK150 3.8L Roadster
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