This 1959 Jaguar XK150 is one of 199 fixed-head coupes built with power from an “S” -specification 3.4L engine during four years of production.
It was completed on January 12, 1959 and was distributed through Jaguar Cars of New York, the car is finished in the factory color combination of Pearl Gray over red leather and retains its numbers-matching, triple-carbureted DOHC inline-six and original four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive.
Following the restoration, this left-hand-drive XK150S earned three consecutive 100-point scores at Jaguar Clubs of North America concours events.
The body was refinished in its factory shade of Pearl Gray during the restoration carried out by marque specialist Classic Showcase.
Exterior features include Lucas fender-mounted side mirrors, Lucas driving lights, and a badge bar mounted across the front bumper guards.
Chrome 16” wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and wear Firestone Deluxe Champion wide-whitewall tires.
The XK150 model was the first production Jaguar with four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment, and the Dunlop calipers of this example were rebuilt in October 2019.
The suspension system features an independent torsion-bar setup up front and a live-axle rear with leaf springs, along with hydraulic shock absorbers all around.
The cabin was retrimmed during the restoration, retaining the original color indicated on the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate.
Red leather upholstery covers the seats, door panels, and dash, with matching wool carpeting lining the footwells, seat backs, and rear storage box.
Additional features include a four-spoke steering wheel with an adjustable column, a beige headliner, tinted perspex sun visors, and a locking glovebox.
The trunk is trimmed in red Hardura and houses a full-size spare wheel and tools.
Smiths instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer.
The five-digit odometer shows approximately 160 miles, with total mileage unknown.
