Highlights
- Factory 3.8L car in British Racing Green
- Older restoration in smart, usable condition
- Part of important Spanish collector's collection since 2011
- Maintained by a dedicated mechanic in a private workshop
- Recently completed a 1,000 km rally without issues
- Registered as a historic vehicle in Spain
- Solid with current Spanish ITV inspection
The Appeal
The XK150 coupe is the 65 year old classic that you can genuine use. That’s exactly what the current keeper of this car does. It has recently completed a 1,000 km rally in punishing Spanish heat without issue.
That it can do such trips is down to the maintenance regime. He is an important Spanish collector and this car has been part of his collection since 2011. Throughout that time it has been maintained by his own mechanic in his own dedicated workshop. When not in use, each car is started and driven every day.
Finished in classic British Racing Green with black leather interior, this 1960 3.8L FHC is in fine, usable condition. It is not concours, but then perhaps you don’t want that from a car you can drive and enjoy. We are told that it drives well, starts easily whether hot or cold, and the Moss manual gearbox operates smoothly.
There is a large folder of history and the car comes to market with valid Spanish ITV technical inspection.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1960
- Chassis number S836039
- Factory records confirm the car was built in 1960
- Left the factory with the ‘S’ prefix Special Equipment package
- Acquired by the current keeper in 2011
- Current keeper is an important Spanish collector
- Maintained in current keeper’s private workshop with a dedicated mechanic
- All vehicles in the collection reportedly started daily and regularly moved
- Registered as a historic vehicle in Spain
- Has a valid Spanish ITV and said to be ready for immediate use
- Successfully completed a recent 1,000 km rally without issue
- Large folder of history as shown in photos
- Located in Madrid, Spain with 20 days of storage available after purchase if required
The Condition
- Bodywork restoration completed a few years ago
- Finished in British Racing Green and presents well in photos
- Paintwork shows minor paint defects as shown in the photos
- Chrome wire wheels with Avon Turbosteel tyres and wire spare
- Black leather interior with small rear seats as shown
- Interior shows light patina typical of an older restoration and a car that is used
- Extensive wood veneeersin good order with well kept switchgear
- Fitted with a Lelarra three spoke wood-rimmed wheel
- Black carpets in fair condition with rubber over mats as shown
- Exterior and interior chrome detailing is generally well kept
- Underside presents well with extensive photos to check
The Mechanics
- 3,781cc XK straight six engine
- 4spd ‘Moss’ manual transmission
- Twin SU carburettors with pancake filters
- Engine starts reliably both hot and cold we are told
- Vendor states that gearbox operates smoothly with no reported issues
- Cooling system performed well during a 1,000 km rally despite high Spanish summer temperatures
- Recently completed a substantial rally without mechanical problems
- The vendor states the car is mechanically ready to be used
- Supplied with valid Spanish ITV technical inspection
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