1960 Jaguar XK150S 3.8L LHD Roadster

Jaguar XK150S 3.8l Roadster, Cornish Grey Body, Red Hide and Red Carpets, Black Hood.

Sleek and fast, Jaguar cars were the brainchild of William Lyons, who began by designing motorcycle sidecars. He set up the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, but by 1927 his thoughts had drifted to cars and in 1931 he launched the SS1.

While concentrating on manufacturing military sidecars during the Second World War, the company also learnt about aircraft design and production techniques. So when Jaguar introduced the XK120 at the 1948 Motor Show, with an engine output of an unprecedented 160 BHP, it quickly became one of the greatest sports cars of all time.

First designed in 1957, the XK150 was the third and final iteration of Jaguar's XK range. Though not as excitedly received as either the XK120 or XK140, time has shown it to be a fantastic and refined model. The car was updated with a one piece curved 'wrap-around' windshield. Disk brakes were fitted along with the availability of progressively more powerful engine options over the next few years, until production stopped in 1960-61. The Roadster two-seater model was introduced in 1958 with the scuttle moved back 4 inches, resulting in a longer hood and fenders.

An estimated 36 cars were produced of the Jaguar XK150S 3.8l Roadster between 1958 and 1961.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

Engine: 3800cc

Gearbox: 4 speed manual with overdrive

Brakes: All round discs

Wheels and Tyres: 16" Chromed Wire Wheels

HISTORY:

Subject of a total chassis off restoration to original specification.

Full matching numbers.

Halda trip master fitted.

Recorded mileage 6762km.

Very rare outstanding example and one of only 14 LHD 3.8S Roadsters built by Jaguar.