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The XK 150 replaced the Jaguar XK 140 in 1957. The undercarriage of the XK 150 was for the greater part equal to the XK 140’s, but its bodywork was new and broader. Though its design was again very refined, it was somewhat less dynamic as compared with the XK 120 and XK 140. The bodywork was less sleek and the design of the characteristic wing lines was now less markedly sloping. The increased width of the bodywork resulted in a wider grille which, in line with the best Jaguar’s tradition, was delicately integrated in its design. The XK 150 was the first of XK series with an unbroken panoramic windscreen. Compared with the XK 140, the following technological improvements can be noted: the XK 150 was fitted with disc brakes on the front wheels and with more powerful engines. The 3.4-litre XK engine fetched a standard 210 hp, and the SE Special Equipment version even 250 hp. From 1958, the XK 150 was also available with a 3.8-litre XK engine with a capacity of no less than 265 hp. Like the XK 120 and XK 140, the XK 150 was available in three variants: the roadster, the more spacious DHC (Drop Head Coupé) and the FHC (Fixed Head Coupé) with fixed steel roof. Production of the XK 150 was stopped in 1961, and after 13 years, the XK 120, XK140 and the XK 150 series were replaced by the Jaguar E-type. Six cylinder
engine Jaguar XK 150 3.4 Litre -S- OTS, year 1959. Colour Midnight blue with a dark blue leather interior. Dark blue mohair hood and tonneau cover. This fantastic Jaguar XK 150 OTS (Open Two Seater, also named roadster) is a matching numbers -S- (SE) 'Special Equipment' model. Engine number VS1605-9, chassis (VIN) number T831756DN. The automobile was fully restored in the late 1990'ies. A photo reportage of the restoration is present. Recently the automobile was perfected in our workshop. The body was fully stripped and given a new new paintjob. Further more the car was fully inspected and serviced mechanically. This fantastic Jaguar XK 150 S roadster drives fantastic! The car features chrome wire wheels, electric Kenlow fan, wooden dashboard centre panel, 5-speed Getrag gearbox (original gearbox present) and improved brake calipers at the front wheels. This
classic car was sold to France E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl |
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