Lot 351: 1960 Jaguar XK150S FHC

Generally rated as being the most outstanding of the many British sportscars of the immediate postwar era were the trio of XK Jaguars from the William Lyons stable, each one a milestone motor car. The XK140 replacing 150 was equally well received as the two previous XK models when it started coming off the Coventry production line in 1957. Although instantly recognisable as a direct descendant of the XK120, the 150 appeared to be very much wider and roomier than previous XK models and was certainly far more refined to drive and comfortable on the road.The most significant changes to the factory specification on a 150 were the brakes with Jaguar Le Mans developed Dunlop discs fitted all round and the previously special order SE version of the 3442cc six, producing 210bhp, becoming the standard-fit power unit. Available in roadster, drophead or fixed head coupe form, a total of just 9395 150s were produced between 1957 and the spring of 1961, when the far more volume-made E Type replacement hit the freeways of the world.This XK150S is claimed to be an original home market and therefore RHD coupe with all matching numbers intact and was built at the Browns Lane factory in May 1960. The 2-door fixed head, in silver with red interior, also has a correct for the 150S, the 3.8-litre capacity 6-cylinder engine which is claimed to have produced 250bhp ex-factory and the manual 4-speed transmission with benefit of overdrive and is described by the vendor as being an excellent original car.A comprehensive history file contains both old style buff and green logbooks, an XK Register Certificate confirming manufacturing details, the current V5, some previous MOTs as well as a current certificate valid until 22 May of next year. 1960 dating qualifies this vehicle for a tax-free annual disc.