Jaguar XK 150 S Roadster
US title EU customs clearance Engine n°: VS 1705 - 9 - XK roadster in remarkable condition - Known car - Two owners from new After the fanfare for the launch of the XK 120 at the London Motor Show in 1948, Jaguar didn't rest on its laurels. In 1954, the XK 140 appeared at first glance to be a continuation, but in reality it was a completely different car. As a prelude to the launch of the E-Type - scheduled for the start of the 1960s - Jaguar produced a final version of the XK, the Type 150, presented in 1957. The styling was smoother and the car also benefitted from developments made in competition, amongst them, all-round disc brakes and a higher performance engine, notably on the " S " versions. This Jaguar roadster from 1959 was therefore one of the first generation of the XK150, equipped with a 3.4-litre 250 bhp SAE engine, with three SU HD8 carburettors and Straight Port cylinder head. The car also benefits from a stronger clutch and limited slip differential. It was bought in California by its second and current owner, Mr Kennedy, in 1968, some 45 years ago. He originally used it as a daily driver, before deciding, a year later, to transform it into the best XK in the world ! The odometer then read 80,000 miles. Following a restoration that took some four years to complete, the owner set about entering the car in all the most prestigious events, winning numerous awards including Best XK in the USA. Not satisfied with beating the competition on one side of the Atlantic, he decided to send his car to Europe where the car shone once again, winning five awards in Britain, including Best XK at Beaulieu. This car is very well known in XK circles and has had much coverage in the motoring press. Today, the car has covered 107,000 miles and remains in perfect condition. If there is only one...
US title EU customs clearance Engine n°: VS 1705 - 9 - XK roadster in remarkable condition - Known car - Two owners from new After the fanfare for the launch of the XK 120 at the London Motor Show in 1948, Jaguar didn't rest on its laurels. In 1954, the XK 140 appeared at first glance to be a continuation, but in reality it was a completely different car. As a prelude to the launch of the E-Type - scheduled for the start of the 1960s - Jaguar produced a final version of the XK, the Type 150, presented in 1957. The styling was smoother and the car also benefitted from developments made in competition, amongst them, all-round disc brakes and a higher performance engine, notably on the " S " versions. This Jaguar roadster from 1959 was therefore one of the first generation of the XK150, equipped with a 3.4-litre 250 bhp SAE engine, with three SU HD8 carburettors and Straight Port cylinder head. The car also benefits from a stronger clutch and limited slip differential. It was bought in California by its second and current owner, Mr Kennedy, in 1968, some 45 years ago. He originally used it as a daily driver, before deciding, a year later, to transform it into the best XK in the world ! The odometer then read 80,000 miles. Following a restoration that took some four years to complete, the owner set about entering the car in all the most prestigious events, winning numerous awards including Best XK in the USA. Not satisfied with beating the competition on one side of the Atlantic, he decided to send his car to Europe where the car shone once again, winning five awards in Britain, including Best XK at Beaulieu. This car is very well known in XK circles and has had much coverage in the motoring press. Today, the car has covered 107,000 miles and remains in perfect condition. If there is only one...