Fantasy Junction

Description

1959 Jaguar XK 150 Fixedhead Coupe
s/n S835151, Engine no. V2714-8
Red with Tan Leather

The ultimate development of the Jaguar’s legendary XK series, the XK150 represents significant advances and developments over the earlier cars. They remain one of the 1950s’ most iconic motor cars, and are known for their stunning styling and mechanical robustness. Compared to earlier cars, the XK150 has several technological advances over the 120 and 140 including power assisted disc brakes, and provided a bigger cockpit area which accommodates larger drivers more comfortably. As ever, the XK150 was available as a more elemental roadster, the more completely equipped Drophead, and as a fixed head coupe, of which just 3,094 left had drive examples were built.

The subject of a frame-off restoration by BMC Classics of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, this XK150 coupe has been modestly upgraded for touring enjoyment, yet retains its matching numbers engine (block and head). It has been retrofitted with air conditioning, an alternator in place of the generator, an electric radiator fan, and power steering. The upgraded stainless steel exhaust will last for many years to come, and Lucas Flamethrower driving lights make nighttime motoring a pleasure.

The restoration was performed in 1998 on a straight, solid, and dry car showing just 48,000 miles at the time. Having completed just 4,000 miles since the restoration, it still presents very well with high quality paint of straight panels, very nice chrome, and soft leather. Brilliant in red with a biscuit leather interior, it has a particularly outstanding wood veneer dash panel. Under the current ownership period more recent work to the brake and fuel system was performed by Coventry Cars of San Diego. At this time it starts easily, runs extremely well and, thanks to the convenience upgrades, is a pleasure to drive.

Cosmetically, the car is best described as a very nice driver. The paint, interior, engine bay, trunk, and undercarriage all present well, and are free of major flaws, but are not restored to national show standards.

XK150s are among the most underappreciated Jaguars. This car represents a chance to acquire quality value in the last of the pre-E-Type XKs. The user-friendly and reliability-enhancing upgrades such as power steering and air conditioning (which blows frigid cold), make this vintage Jaguar an ideal mount for historic road rally and tour events.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608