Lot 62: 1959 JAGUAR XK150 S FIXED HEAD COUPE

Available in roadster, drophead or fixed head coupe form, just 9395 XK150s were manufactured at the Jaguar Cars factory in Coventry between 1957 and the spring of 1961, when the model was replaced by the far more volume-made E Type. Being auctioned here is a not only an XK150, but a 150S. For this original right-hand drive fixed head coupe with 3.4-litre engine first left the Browns Lane works in 1959. Particularly noteworthy features on this particular example are the original manufacturing numbers, which are all still matching, and the attractive 6997 ED registration. Chassis and bodywork are described by the vendor to be in good condition with blue paintwork and chrome wire wheels also good and re-Connollised red leather interior said to be clean with all new Wilton carpets. Reportedly in good order, too, are the triple SU fed 3442cc XK six-cylinder engine with benefit of additional Kenlowe cooling fan, the four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive and all the electrical equipment including original headlights and SE model correct spots. The latest MOT certificate will be valid until next March.