Highlights
- Attractive car in red with red leather interior
- High specification XK150S model with triple SU carburettors
- Upgraded with Getrag 5-speed gearbox and electric power steering
- Coopercraft upgraded brakes and modern suspension components
- Maintained by marque specialists RACE Ltd
- Long list of recent work, including gearbox rebuild and new clutch
- Also fitted with new shock absorbers, polybushed and Vredestein tyres
- In current ownership since 2016
The Appeal
Few cars do long-legged classic touring quite like a good XK150. Each one left the factory, of course, beautifully styled, supremely comfortable and equipped with the powerful XK motor, but some clever, subtle tweaks make these cars even more suited to modern long-distance travel.
This 1959 DHC benefits from many of them, including power steering, a Getrag 5spd manual box and polybushed suspension. Beneath the extensive bonnet is an ‘S’ specification 3.4L engine equipped with triple SU carburettors.
The car left the works as a coupe, but was rebodied in the 1960s as a drop-head coupe. The engine upgrades were added at the same time, using a ‘crate’ unit. Classically finished in red with a matching leather cabin, it is in really good condition as you can see in the photos.
The vendor acquired the car in 2016 and has entrusted it to Race Ltd for maintenance. The list of work is extensive, including a gearbox rebuild, new shock absorbers, polybushing and fitting quality Vredestein Classic tyres. The car was recently serviced in 2024 with few miles covered since this work.
Well specified and in great running order, this is one for the touring enthusiast who really wants to use and enjoy their XK.
The vendor says:
“Great driving car, ideal for touring or regularity/ classic rallying.”
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 9th January 1959
- Six registered keepers according to DVLA records
- Current keeper since July 2016
- MOT exempt
- JDHT certificate provided with car
- This is said to confirm car was Pearl Grey FHC when new
- Rebodied as a DHC following an accident in the 1960s
- At the same time the car was fitted with the current ‘S’ specification
- Accompanied by a reasonable history file we are told
- Rebodied as a Drophead Coupe in the 1960s following an accident
- Recently serviced with oil and filters changed in 2024
- Professionally tuned by RACE Ltd of Gatwick
- Various MOTs and invoices as shown
- Dyno test print out as shown
- V5C
- VIN number S824734DN
The Condition
- Smart red paintwork in good condition with some minor points to note in photos
- Bodywork is well kept with good panel fit as shown in photos
- Car rebodied as a DHC from FHC in 1960s
- Bright chromework to bumpers and wire wheels as shown
- Black fabric roof in good condition with matching tonneau with red piping
- Recently fitted with quality Vredestein Classic tyres
- Red leather interior in good order with some patination to note
- Red carpets show some wear consistent with age and use
- Seats are in good shape as can be checked in photos
- 2+2 layout with lap belts fitted to front pair of seats
- Dashboard covering is beginning to show its age
- Four-spoke, wood-rimmed classic-style steering wheel
The Mechanics
- "S" specification engine with triple SU carburettors
- 3,442cc XK straight six engine
- Rebuilt Getrag 5-speed manual transmission
- Upgraded to electric power steering
- Oil and filter service in 2024
- Engine tuned by Race Ltd with dyno printout in photos
- Transmission rebuilt under current ownership
- Engine starts readily with no smoke, we are told
- The vendor states the engine is strong
- Long list of work since 2016 summarised below
Summary of work since 2016:
- Getrag gearbox rebuilt
- New clutch fitted
- New prop shaft
- Coopercraft upgraded brakes
- Polybush all round
- New shock absorbers
- New Vreidestein Classic tyres
- Dynator fitted
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