1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe

The XK120 was launched in 1948 and was an international sensation, finally putting Jaguar on the world stage and their competition successes would see the beginning of a hugely positive period for the company. The XK150 was the final incarnation of the XK line and appeared in May 1957. A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was easily identifiable by its higher scuttle and door line, wider grille and improved interior space. However, the XK150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the XK140 including the same 3.4 litre DOHC Jaguar straight-six, which developed 180bhp at 5,750rpm. As before with the XK range, standard (with steel wheels) and special equipment models were available, but a bewildering range of models was to evolve. Firstly, in 1958, the 'S' model was announced, equipped to "special equipment' specification and with a more powerful engine although still of 3.4 litre capacity. Late in 1959 further options were offered with the introduction of the 3.8 litre engine and the XK150 was available not only in 3.4 litre versions, but two versions (Normal and "S") of the 3.8 variety.A total of 2,200 XK150 Drophead Coupé models were made, of which 85% (left-hand drive versions) were sold to America, 10% went to the rest of the world and only 5% came to the UK Market.

This original right-hand drive XK150 Drophead Coupé was sold new, by Henlys of London and dispatched by them on 25th September, 1958. This car has benefitted from a thorough restoration ten years ago, is still in lovely condition and is only being sold as the owner is now getting too old to enjoy the car.

Presented in the superb combination of dark blue with tan leather interior and matching carpets, this car offers superb open-top British motoring at a most reasonable level and the XK150 is considered the most refined and easiest of XKs to live with. This example features an automatic gearbox, as supplied when new, and offers superb touring opportunities for its next owner. This stunning XK150 Drophead Coupé remains one of the most desirable post-war British sports cars of all and with good reason considering the very limited number of right-hand drive examples manufactured.