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1959 JAGUAR XK150 S ROADSTER
Chassis No. T 831293 DN
Engine No. VS 1309-9
British Racing Green with beige leather interior
Engine: straight six, double overhead camshaft, 3,442cc, 250bhp at 5,600rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual with overdrive; Suspension: front, independent, rear, live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: servo-assisted four wheel disc. Left hand drive.
The XK series (with the 150 as the final evolution) came about almost by accident. The 120 was only to have been a limited production run of 200 cars to publicize the new XK engine designed for saloons. After the 1948 launch at the London Motor Show, where it was undeniably the sensation of the show, the response was so strong that bodywork casts were prepared and twelve thousand XK120s were subsequently sold. The XK140 followed in 1954 and the 150 in 1957.
The 150 had various styling developments over the 140 including a wrap-around windscreen and a new 'hip line'. A slightly wider body and slimmer doors provided considerably more interior room. With massive torque from a powerplant tuned to give maximum power at lower revolutions than before, these models offered surging acceleration to beyond 120mph (136 mph and 0-60 in 7.3 seconds was achieved with a 150S 3.4 litre roadster). There was revised rack and pinion steering and, with the new disc brakes and improved headlamps, the XK150 was the most capable Jaguar high-speed grand touring car yet. The Autocar's testers approved the adjustable steering column, upright seat squab and generous seat adjustment and thought that directional stability 'added to the crew's confidence'. Few of its European competitors, not even the exotica, could outperform the XK150 and none could outbrake it. Just as previous XK Jaguars had, this version delivered unbeatable value for money with all that effortless performance.
According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, this stunning Jaguar XK150 S Roadster was dispatched from England on 16 September 1958 destined for New York. The first recorded owner was H. Alascen Fehr from Princeton, NJ. When new this 3.4 Litre S Roadster was black with red upholstery. Some years ago this matching numbers Jaguar was subject to a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration to concours standards. It is quite resplendent finished in British Racing Green with chrome wire wheels, wide white wall tires and yellow fog lamps. It carries a nice vanity license plate on the front bumper (in the UK style) proudly declaring XK 150S along with a couple of Jaguar car club badges, the Classic Jaguar Association and Jaguar Clubs of North America. As expected of a former show car, it comes equipped with a tonneau cover, tool roll, spare wheel, jack and handbook. A slight modification includes the fitment of a Kenlowe fan for additional cooling. The current mileage is showing 3,860, which we assume is that covered since the restoration was completed. With plenty of performance and styling to match, this rare XK150 S Roadster is sure to draw a crowd wherever it is taken.
Chassis No. T 831293 DN
Engine No. VS 1309-9
British Racing Green with beige leather interior
Engine: straight six, double overhead camshaft, 3,442cc, 250bhp at 5,600rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual with overdrive; Suspension: front, independent, rear, live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: servo-assisted four wheel disc. Left hand drive.
The XK series (with the 150 as the final evolution) came about almost by accident. The 120 was only to have been a limited production run of 200 cars to publicize the new XK engine designed for saloons. After the 1948 launch at the London Motor Show, where it was undeniably the sensation of the show, the response was so strong that bodywork casts were prepared and twelve thousand XK120s were subsequently sold. The XK140 followed in 1954 and the 150 in 1957.
The 150 had various styling developments over the 140 including a wrap-around windscreen and a new 'hip line'. A slightly wider body and slimmer doors provided considerably more interior room. With massive torque from a powerplant tuned to give maximum power at lower revolutions than before, these models offered surging acceleration to beyond 120mph (136 mph and 0-60 in 7.3 seconds was achieved with a 150S 3.4 litre roadster). There was revised rack and pinion steering and, with the new disc brakes and improved headlamps, the XK150 was the most capable Jaguar high-speed grand touring car yet. The Autocar's testers approved the adjustable steering column, upright seat squab and generous seat adjustment and thought that directional stability 'added to the crew's confidence'. Few of its European competitors, not even the exotica, could outperform the XK150 and none could outbrake it. Just as previous XK Jaguars had, this version delivered unbeatable value for money with all that effortless performance.
According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, this stunning Jaguar XK150 S Roadster was dispatched from England on 16 September 1958 destined for New York. The first recorded owner was H. Alascen Fehr from Princeton, NJ. When new this 3.4 Litre S Roadster was black with red upholstery. Some years ago this matching numbers Jaguar was subject to a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration to concours standards. It is quite resplendent finished in British Racing Green with chrome wire wheels, wide white wall tires and yellow fog lamps. It carries a nice vanity license plate on the front bumper (in the UK style) proudly declaring XK 150S along with a couple of Jaguar car club badges, the Classic Jaguar Association and Jaguar Clubs of North America. As expected of a former show car, it comes equipped with a tonneau cover, tool roll, spare wheel, jack and handbook. A slight modification includes the fitment of a Kenlowe fan for additional cooling. The current mileage is showing 3,860, which we assume is that covered since the restoration was completed. With plenty of performance and styling to match, this rare XK150 S Roadster is sure to draw a crowd wherever it is taken.