In 1948 Jaguar boss Sir William Lyons surprised the whole world on the London Motor show including himself with the successful introduction of the Jaguar XK 120. The car was not only beautifully shaped, but also had fabulous driving qualities and last but certainly not least a brand new ‘straight six’ engine with double overhead camshafts.

The much-praised model, up to the XK 150, stayed in production until the beginning of the sixties. However the brilliant XK engine continued his life in the Jaguar E-Type, MKII up to
the XJ 6.
Europe already knew the pre-war BMW 328, but Jaguar left the continent behind her by selling more than 20.000 XK’s, which was one of the biggest successes in automobile history.
The excellent driving capabilities and reliable technique were proved during the many success on Le Mans and rallies i.a. with the famous NUB 120.
The successors of the XK 120 were the 140 and 150. I.a. rack and pinion steering and Dunlop disc brakes technically improved these models with servo assistance. The maximum power also increased due to a bigger capacity and more carburettors.*

The new models also got bigger bumpers and the body of the XK 150 is nearly completely renewed by using a panoramic windshield, a broader grille and fattened flanks. The XK 150 becomes the last model in a very successful series of beautiful, reliable and successful sports cars. The XK is already for decades a precious collectors item but above all a typical drivers car for gorgeous driving as appeared during our trial run.

Driving impression

Every classic car enthusiast will ever have driven in a Jaguar XK. Who drives these cars professionally knows that a perfectly restored XK 150 never disappoints. It qualifies the XK 150 and a top restoration that this drive became a revelation. Of course, the driving qualities were great and the acceleration of the 3.8L engine impressive, but what strikes the most is the fact that this car really drives like a new one, without any rattle or vibration. Most of the restored cars are not used afterwards and do not have the suppleness in shifting gears, breaking and steering. Driving this car is how the XK 150 was meant to be, which is a big compliment to the restoration company and confirms our statement that this must be one of the finest available.

Six cylinder (straight six) engine with
double overhead camshafts (DOHC)
Cylinder capacity: 3781 cc.
Capacity: 220 bhp. at 5500 rpm.
Carburettors: 2 SU HD6 1 ¾ inch
Gearbox: 4-speed, manual
Brakes: Dunlop disc brakes all round with servo assistance
Separate chassis, steel bodywork
Weight 1480 kgs.
Production number: 264
(for the 3,8 litre DHC, LHD)

Year of manufacture: 1960. Color: British Racing Green with a new beige (biscuit) leather interior. In 1996 and 1997 the car was imported from the USA and completely ‘body off’ restored by one of the best and well-known restoration companies in the Netherlands. All possible parts are renewed with original Jaguar parts. It got a new black hood, new beige leather interior, new chrome wire wheels, complete engine overhaul as well as the generator, starter motor, etc. The engine has done approximately 17.000 kilometres and has been perfectly run in. After restoration the car was maintained regularly by the same restoration company to keep the high quality of this car. A beautiful period Blaupunkt radio is included.

This fine classic car was sold by
Smiths-Veglia.

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