1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupé

The 150 S was introduced in 1958 and is widely regarded as the culmination of Jaguar's engineering achievements with the XK series. Indeed, the specification of the XK150 S undoubtedly paved the way for the E-Type that replaced it in 1961. The S boasted triple SU carburettors, a revised Harry Weslake-modified cylinder head and a manual 4-speed overdrive transmission. The performance was seriously impressive for 1958 with an enhanced output of 250bhp and a top speed of 132mph. Engine sizes were usually 3.4-litre but a much rarer 3.8-litre emerged towards the end of production. In total, a mere 150 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupés rolled off the production line and of these, a reported 111 were right-hand drive.

This exceptionally rare, original right-hand drive 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupé is now finished in red with a black leather interior and has lived a truly fascinating existence. As part of the Oldham and Crowther Jaguar Team, ‘6007 RE’ was extensively raced on UK circuits during the 1970s and 1980s, most notably by respected historic racer David Preece, who was perhaps best known for his exploits in V8 Aston Martins at Le Mans.

During the 1990s, this important XK150 was owned by a Doctor, who used it for touring and occasional road rallies and in more recent times, the car was campaigned on road rallies by a respected Jaguar specialist. In 2015, the XK was fully stripped, carefully prepared and professionally repainted in Carmen Red. The Jaguar looks sporty and purposeful enhanced by the 'Coombs'-style louvred bonnet and wide chrome-wire wheels. The black leather interior is gently patinated and the bucket seats look absolutely fit for purpose, providing good support when you are 'pressing-on' and snug comfort for long distance touring.

From a private Collection, the car has been lightly used for the last few years but benefits from a recent £6,000 plus expenditure at Aston Martin Works, carried out at the end of 2024. A lot of this work focused on general mechanical maintenance and there is too much to list here, so interested parties are welcome to get in touch to find out more or to see for themselves at Race Retro.

What a great opportunity. A rare, UK 150 S in Carmen Red and black leather, with dished chrome wires, strapped louvred bonnet, bucket seats, a period competition history and at a sensible estimate - marvellous.