Description
THIS VEHICLE IS TO BE AUCTIONED AT GOODWOOD MEMBERS MEETING 19TH APRIL
** 1958 Jaguar XK150 3. 4-Litre Drophead Coupé**
Registration no. YSJ 317 (to be re-applied for)
Chassis no. S827181
Engine no. V4844-8
• Delivered new in the UK
• Matching chassis and engine numbers
• Original logbook available
• Present ownership since 2002
• Little used in recent years
• Requires recommissioning
A progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, the XK150 retained its predecessors' basic chassis, engine and transmission but benefited from an entirely new body providing increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a one-piece windscreen. The new model's main talking point, though, was its Dunlop disc brakes that at last provided stopping power to match the XK's prodigious straight-line speed. Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drophead 2+2 coupé forms, the open two-seater version not appearing until the following year. At 190bhp, the 3. 4-litre engine's maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140, so the superlative level of performance was maintained. "The Jaguar XK150 is undeniably one of the world's fastest and safest cars. It is quiet and exceptionally refined mechanically, docile and comfortable. As with most cars, there are a few body details which could be improved, but we do not know of any more outstanding example of value for money." - _The Autocar_.
Supplied new via London Jaguar distributor Henlys, this matching-numbers, right-hand drive XK150 was first registered to Mr Ernest Kleinwort with the registration mark 'EGK 18'. The original old-style buff logbook is in the car's history file, showing a number of owners through to 1982 when it appears to have been taken off the road, subsequently being restored. The accompanying JDHT certificate reveals that the car was originally finished in British Racing Green with Biscuit trim and Fawn hood.
The current vendor purchased the XK from Bonhams' auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2002 (Lot 117). At that time we said that both the bodywork and mechanicals had been totally restored recently and the car re-trimmed by Mike Thomas in biscuit with black hood. The red paint and chromework were described as almost unmarked, while the engine displayed good oil pressure and ran sweetly. The chromed wire wheels were new.
The Jaguar has seen little use in recent years and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered with some old MoTs, a old V5C Registration Certificate (number to be re-applied for), and the aforementioned logbook and JDHT certificate.
Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.
