1960 Jaguar XK-150 3.8 DHC

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Description

Car Condition: Show/Driver Level; This Jaguar is a rare vehicle with limited ownership and matching numbers, yields a rare engine size of 3.8. This was the largest displacement engine of the period for an XK-150. The 3.8 engine was featured near the end of the production of the XK and had a significant difference in the rear tail light fixture. It is scheduled to receive a comprehensive restoration to a Show/Driver level. In the restoration process the car will gone through, body will be disassembled, photographed, taken to bare metal, fitted to perfection, all proper body work and fitted, repainted in original color of Mist Grey, interior re-upholstered as needed in a beautiful red color contrasting combination, new proper convertible top trimmed and fit by our upholstery department, brite work will be re-plated as needed, and all hardware panels in proper finish. It would be hard to find any XK-150 DHC, let alone one of the finest in the world restored to a Show/Driver level. This is a great opportunity to own a rare and spectacular vehicle that has matching numbers and will be documented with a DVD of the restoration process.

History

First introduced in 1948, the Jaguar XKs caused a sensation; race car performance on the road, and with an unsurpassed level of sophistication and timeless beauty. The hot new XK was a big hit in Hollywood, where actor Clark Gable took delivery of the first one available. Surprisingly, the XKs were an amazing value at a relatively low cost, bringing high performance within the reach of more people. Today the XK is revered as an automotive landmark, early XKs enjoying success in national and international racing, rallying and record breaking. Their performance, even by today’s standards, is highly respectable, and they remain a gem in the world of collector cars. The introduction of the XK 150 was announced in May of 1957. This more modern version of the XK 120 and 140 featured 4-wheel disc brakes and a sleeker shape. Perhaps most noticeable, the wing line is comparatively straighter than its dramatically rounded predecessors. The XK 150 also features a wider, more delicate grill, with a stylish indent beneath it. A fillet was inserted to widen the bonnet, and thinner doors gained more interior room. The much altered, roomier body had a wider hood opening, creating a more practical vehicle without losing the XK elegance.