1957 Jaguar XK150 FHC
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Specifications:
Engine: 3.4 liter straight 6 Transmission: 4 speed Manual Features: Matching numbers completely restored. All new parts used from the UK |
Announced in its home market in May 1957, the XK150 bore a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140 but was radically revised. Most visibly, a one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen, and the wing line carried higher and more streamlined at the doors. The widened bonnet opened down to the wings, and on the coupés the windscreen frame was moved forward 4 inches (102 mm) to make passenger access easier. The car was available at various times in Red, Pearl Grey, White, Indigo Blue, Claret, Cotswold Blue, Black, Mist Grey, Sherwood Green, Carmen Red, British Racing Green, Cornish Grey, and Imperial Maroon.
The XK150's dashboard came trimmed in leather, with walnut optional on all models. On the early drophead coupés, the aluminium centre dash panel, which was discontinued after June 1958, had an X pattern engraving similar to the early 3.8 E-Type. Thinner doors gave more interior space. A little red light reminded the driver that the front parking lights, located atop the fenders were on
Suspension and chassis were very similar to the XK140, with manual-only rack and pinion steering. The 3.4 litre DOHC straight-6 XK engine was similar to the XK140's, but a new "B" type cylinder head raised power to 180 SAE bhp at 5750 rpm.
The first closed and convertible XK150s were slower than their predecessors. After a twelve-month delay caused by the February 1957 factory fire, this deficit was corrected in the spring of 1958 with the March release of special equipment models fitted with disc brakes and more powerful SE engine. Twin 1.75-inch (44 mm) SU HD6 carburettors and a modified B type cylinder head with larger exhaust valves improved performance to 210 SAE bhp at 5500 rpm. While most export cars were SE models, a third option for the open two-seater featured an "S" engine with three 2-inch (51 mm) SU HD8 carburettors and a straight-port cylinder head boosting power to a claimed 250 SAE bhp.
In 1960 the 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) 3.8 litre engine fitted in the full-sized luxury Mark IX saloon since October 1958 became available. It was tuned to produce up to 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS) in S models and propel an XK150 to 135 mph (217 km/h) and from 0–60 mph in around 7.0 seconds. Fuel economy was 18mpg.[4] Four-wheel Dunlop 12 in (305 mm) disc brakes appeared for the first time as an option. Factory specification 6.00 × 16 inch Dunlop Road Speed tyres or optional 185VR16 Pirelli Cinturato CA67 radials could be fitted on either 16 × 5K½ solid wheels or optional 16 × 5K wire wheels.
Production ended in October 1960 with 9382 vehicles, including 2,265 roadsters, 4,445 fixed head coupés and 2,672 drophead coupés. The E-Type replacement was announced in the middle of March 1961.
This car is the 7th in Right Hand Drive off the assembly line in 1957. The car was delivered new in Malawi and brought to SA in the early 2000’s. We have a copy of the Certificate of Authenticity from the Jaguar and Daimler Heritage Trust that confirms that his car has matching and original numbers - Motor, Chassis, Gearbox and Differential.
The car was restored to its original paint colour, however the interior was changed to cream leather. The car comes with a complete set of Factory Made suitcases, original radio and a plethora of paperwork and manuals. There exists photo's of the restoration done to the car, the restoration was completed in 2016. The car was subject to a bare metal, every nut and bolt restoration and was done by a marque specialist in KZN The car is dead straight and drives impeccably well. Seldom used but much loved!
Photos of the restoration of the car is available on request. This is one of the best restored XK 150's in SA!
POA
The XK150's dashboard came trimmed in leather, with walnut optional on all models. On the early drophead coupés, the aluminium centre dash panel, which was discontinued after June 1958, had an X pattern engraving similar to the early 3.8 E-Type. Thinner doors gave more interior space. A little red light reminded the driver that the front parking lights, located atop the fenders were on
Suspension and chassis were very similar to the XK140, with manual-only rack and pinion steering. The 3.4 litre DOHC straight-6 XK engine was similar to the XK140's, but a new "B" type cylinder head raised power to 180 SAE bhp at 5750 rpm.
The first closed and convertible XK150s were slower than their predecessors. After a twelve-month delay caused by the February 1957 factory fire, this deficit was corrected in the spring of 1958 with the March release of special equipment models fitted with disc brakes and more powerful SE engine. Twin 1.75-inch (44 mm) SU HD6 carburettors and a modified B type cylinder head with larger exhaust valves improved performance to 210 SAE bhp at 5500 rpm. While most export cars were SE models, a third option for the open two-seater featured an "S" engine with three 2-inch (51 mm) SU HD8 carburettors and a straight-port cylinder head boosting power to a claimed 250 SAE bhp.
In 1960 the 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) 3.8 litre engine fitted in the full-sized luxury Mark IX saloon since October 1958 became available. It was tuned to produce up to 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS) in S models and propel an XK150 to 135 mph (217 km/h) and from 0–60 mph in around 7.0 seconds. Fuel economy was 18mpg.[4] Four-wheel Dunlop 12 in (305 mm) disc brakes appeared for the first time as an option. Factory specification 6.00 × 16 inch Dunlop Road Speed tyres or optional 185VR16 Pirelli Cinturato CA67 radials could be fitted on either 16 × 5K½ solid wheels or optional 16 × 5K wire wheels.
Production ended in October 1960 with 9382 vehicles, including 2,265 roadsters, 4,445 fixed head coupés and 2,672 drophead coupés. The E-Type replacement was announced in the middle of March 1961.
This car is the 7th in Right Hand Drive off the assembly line in 1957. The car was delivered new in Malawi and brought to SA in the early 2000’s. We have a copy of the Certificate of Authenticity from the Jaguar and Daimler Heritage Trust that confirms that his car has matching and original numbers - Motor, Chassis, Gearbox and Differential.
The car was restored to its original paint colour, however the interior was changed to cream leather. The car comes with a complete set of Factory Made suitcases, original radio and a plethora of paperwork and manuals. There exists photo's of the restoration done to the car, the restoration was completed in 2016. The car was subject to a bare metal, every nut and bolt restoration and was done by a marque specialist in KZN The car is dead straight and drives impeccably well. Seldom used but much loved!
Photos of the restoration of the car is available on request. This is one of the best restored XK 150's in SA!
POA