1958 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Roadster

The XK120 was launched in 1948 and was an international sensation. The XK finally put Jaguar on the world stage and the racing derivatives would see the beginning of a hugely successful period for the company. The XK150 was the final incarnation of the XK and it 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, though still of 3.4 litre capacity. Late in 1959 further options became available with the introduction of the 3.8 litre engine and the XK150 was available not only as a 3.4 litre, but two versions (Normal and "S") of the 3.8 variety.

This, left-hand drive XK150S is recorded as having been built at Browns Lane on the 8th October, 1958 and was shipped to its new owner, Mr R.A.Leftwich in the USA in November of that year. Its most recent owner was a lucky Dane by the name of Jorgen Anderson Stoffer who was its custodian from 2008 until 2015.

Fitted with a manual gearbox with overdrive, this 1958 Open Two Seater, 3.4S is finished in gleaming Old English white with dark blue leather, matching carpets and a dark blue hood, all of which appear to be in very good condition. A rare set of matching blue leather Jaguar suitcases fit snugly in the boot. The Chrome Wire Wheels look excellent as does the rest of the chrome and all of the fitted brightwork. The engine bay is clean and tidy and every aspect of the car appears to have been cared for.

The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms this a matching numbers car and it is currently Danish registered. A lovely XK.