Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026 12pm
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
Registration No: 150 AYCChassis No: S824766MOT Exempt
1 of just 1, 368 RHD examples made
Offered from long term family ownership
History file and current V5c document
By the time the XK150 was launched in May 1957, Jaguar had won Le Mans four times and was about to do so once again. A logical progression of the XK140, subtle changes to the bodywork gave this final iteration of the XK a distinctly more modern air. The split windscreen was replaced with a single sweep of toughened glass and the scuttle height was raised, along with the waistline. The bonnet was widened and the walnut dashboard of the XK140 was replaced by one trimmed in leather. Thinner doors gave more interior space. The standard engine was the 3. 4-litre DOHC straight six unit of the XK140, which was later increased to 3. 8-litres. Still more power became available from 1958 in the form of the ‘S’ engine. The XK150 was the first production Jaguar to be equipped with disc brakes and was initially offered in Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) and Drophead Coupe guise, the Roadster following in 1958. By the time production ended in October 1960 to make way for the E-Type, some 4, 445 FHCs had been produced, of which just 1, 368 were RHD examples.
Understood to be one of just 383 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupes built to right-hand drive specification during 1959, chassis S824766 began life as a ‘Special Equipment’ model but was subsequently upgraded closer to 3. 8 litre ‘S’ specification complete with a ‘VA’ prefix engine, Pumpkin Orange hued cylinder head and triple SU carburettors. Carrying the distinctive and valuable number plate ‘150 AYC’, the 2+2-seater has been extensively restored in the past. Coming to market from long-term but sadly deceased ownership, the late owner is known to have registered the Jaguar for the ‘XK60’ celebrations and used it to tour through Scotland. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.
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