1961 Jaguar XK150

This car is one of 656 FHC or fixed head coupe XK150’s produced with a 3.8 liter engine, and that number encompasses both left-hand as well as right-hand drive examples, as well as both automatics and manuals. Considering the auction car’s desirable Special Equipment or SE spec and 4-speed, 3-pedal arrangement, its scarcity is obviously even greater–unfortunately precise, agreed-upon production numbers reflecting this degree of detail are not readily forthcoming.

Most obviously distinguished from earlier 120 and 140 XK models by a one-piece, unsplit windshield, XK150 styling also incorporated many other unique features such as higher doors, a revised engine lid, and more.

The auction car appears to be fully standard as well as intact, with all factory correct trim and brightwork intact. Wide whitewalls are 100% period correct and were often fitted to these cars from new, and particularly to North American market examples.

Inside the cabin, the driver is presented with a beautiful and enticing four-spoke steering wheel mounted to a telescopic, reach adjustable column. The manual gearbox is particularly sought-after in these late production XK-series cars, and is certainly better paired to the race-bred, Le Mans-winning twin cam straight-six in the long, graceful nose.

The XK150 was available with both 3.4 and 3.8 liter variants of Jaguar’s amazing twin-cam straight-six, and the auction car represents one of the more desirable offered options with its dual-carb, 220 horsepower 3.8 SE specification.

The auction car is offered with limited historical documentation.

Rewarding to own, drive, look at, and maintain, the XK150 is a vintage Jaguar of significance.

Estimated $20,000 - $30,000.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS

It should be noted that this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

Please note that the title for this vehicle is in transit.

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