**LATE ENTRY** 1958 Jaguar XK150 Roadster Restoration Project

The XK150 was the final incarnation of the popular XK sports car from Jaguar. Announced in 1957 and available from early 1958 in Drophead Coupe body form, it was a more refined and capable machine than its predecessors the XK120 and 140. The 150 was easily identifiable by its higher scuttle and door line, wider grille, one piece windscreen and improved interior space, however, it retained much of the mechanical layout of the XK140 sharing the 3.4 litre DOHC Jaguar straight-six engine developing 180bhp at 5750rpm but now, with the addition of disc brakes all-round. Purchased in the USA in the 1980's in much the same condition you see today, our vendor, a Danish car collector, exported this XK150 from the USA to Denmark with the intention of breathing new life back into the car. As can sometimes happen, 30 years skipped by and slowly he has come to realise that he's unlikely to ever complete the project and enjoy this car. Although a relatively straightforward proposition, other priorities have taken precedence and consequently the vendor has been reluctantly convinced to pass this over to someone else who is prepared to take up the mantle.A worthy candidate being, as it is, in almost complete condition, this XK is also reputed to be the former property of troubled The Mamas and the Papas musician, "Papa' John Phillips.We describe this project as "relatively straightforward' for the simple reason that all the component parts appear to be with the car. Please don't confuse this claim by assuming a lick of paint and a vacuum cleaner is going to bring the car to usable standard however. The panel work, whilst very straight, complete and in generally good order, needs attention as does the chassis and running gear. The interior needs a complete refurbishment and the engine and ancillaries, although complete and apparently able to turn over, will need a complete overhaul. The chrome and paint work will obviously require attention as well, but whilst this is a large project, the car is basically solid making it a viable candidate for a skilled craftsman.Rarely do such worthwhile projects present themselves. Whether you're an enthusiastic privateer with the appropriate skills, tooling and materials to complete the task, or a professional restoration business, there can be very few more compelling projects to consider. It comes complete with EU tax paid documentation, and is sold free from any further taxes or duties. This XK150 is guided sensibly and warrants serious consideration at auction.