Lot 048: 1960 JAGUAR XK150 FIXED HEAD COUPE

Sensation of the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, Jaguar's new XK sports car set a level of performance and roadability which no other manufacturer could come close to at the price. This ensured that with steady development the basic XK design was able to last in production for 13 years whilst still remaining class competitive. The final development of the XK line was the 1957 introduced XK150. In line with the changing tastes of customers, particularly in the all important US market, the XK150 was more luxurious and comfortable than its XK140 predecessor whilst still retaining its essential sports car performance and driving characteristics. Initially powered by the 3442cc 6-cylinder engine of its predecessor, this was joined in late 1959 by a 3781cc unit and 'S' models from 1958 with straight port heads produced 250 bhp. Available in Drophead Coupe and Fixed Head Coupe bodystyles on introduction, these were joined by a Roadster in October 1958 and the XK150 was produced until 1961 when Jaguar were to set the world alight again with the launch of the XK150's replacement - the E-Type. The 1960 right hand drive 3.4 litre Fixed Head Coupe offered for sale here today is finished in white with a red leather interior and has four speed with overdrive gearbox. Showing 70,500 miles, a figure the vendor believes but doesn't guarantee to be correct this car is described as 'an older restoration'. We are told by the vendor that the engine and chassis are 'very good', electrics, paintwork, bodywork, transmission and wheels/tyres 'good' and interior 'fair'. Described as 'very sound mechanically, starts and runs well with good oil pressure' this 'usable Jaguar XK' rides on wire wheels. We are also told that the car will have a current MOT at the time of sale. PLEASE NOTE: The photograph used is of a similar vehicle. PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle comes with an MOT certificate until February 2008 and has a problem with the clutch.