Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. The XK150 was the final incarnation of the XK Series when it appeared in May 1957 and was offered as either a Fixed or Drophead Coupé and as a Roadster. A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was noticeably different from earlier versions of the XK theme, with a higher scuttle and door line, whilst the radiator grille reverted to the thinner slats of the XK120 but was altogether wider. The bumpers were deeper and wrapped around, a curved windscreen replaced the divided one on the XK120 and 140, and much needed servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes were fitted at each corner. However, the XK150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the 140, sharing the marque's race-proven 180bhp 3. 4-litre DOHC straight-six engine.
Total XK150 DHC production amounted to just 2, 672 cars for all right and left-hand drive versions, plus all 3. 4-litre and 3. 8-litre variants and, unsurprisingly, they are highly prized.
The car presented here is a 1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupé (DHC), arguably the most handsome iteration of the model. A UK-market example originally manufactured on the 25th November 1958 and finished in Sherwood Green, it was first registered on the 17th December as VXT 240, according to the original 'buff' logbook. Destined for the Isle of Wight after it was distributed from Henlys of London, it appears to have remained there until around 1974 as, within the history file, there are a number of old MOT Certificates, two of which are from the Isle of Wight along with a selection of old Tax Discs and a Bill of Sale relating to a previous owner’s purchase of it back in August 2007. This owner used the XK for a few years up until 2011/ 2012, and obviously loved it as a decision was made to invest in its future and have it fully restored. XKs are fairly complex to restore, and it was felt that only the best people would do, so the bodywork and paint were entrusted to Jules Bodycraft of Staffordshire and the mechanics and trim to Vicarage Ltd. of Wolverhampton. A CD-ROM within the file, compiled by Jules Bodycraft, illustrates the ongoing care and attention lavished on the Jaguar's bodywork detailing invoices from all concerned amounting to over £55, 000 to restore this delightful XK and including the supply and fitting of a five-speed gearbox along with a power steering conversion. Now finished in a beautiful shade of Indigo Blue with a black mohair hood, a perfectly contrasting Biscuit leather interior, and sitting on chrome wire wheels, this is a hugely attractive car, enhanced by the classic soundtrack emanating from the bespoke stainless steel exhaust system. Now registered VDW 70, this XK150 is certainly one of the best we have seen – both now and when we sold it to our vendor back in 2019. He has absolutely adored this car, spending c.£20, 000 on it in his second year of ownership, ensuring it was in tip-top condition and has always entrusted the car to the UK's leading Jaguar XK specialist, Twyford Moors of Hampshire, for regular servicing and maintenance.
Is there a finer classic car than a properly sorted XK150? Always a discerning choice, and able to attend any car gathering with aplomb. Here is a collector-quality example, from enthusiastic ownership, where all the ‘heavy-lifting’ has been done, so turn-key driving enjoyment is just a winning bid away! Offered at a tempting guide price, this car is worthy of any private collection, or a single-car classic garage, ready to be used on the open road, doing the things that XK150s do best.
