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Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations 1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe Chassis no. S835370DN Engine no. V3206-8

Sold for US$45,360 inc. premium
Lot 121

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis no. S835370DN
Engine no. V3206-8


3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
210bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Factory left hand drive example
*Originally purchase by NBA star Dave Gambee
*Single owner from new until 2013
*Legendary XK power plant with overdrive


THE JAGUAR XK150

What would turn out to be the final glorious incarnation of Jaguar's fabulous 'XK' series of sports cars arrived in 1957. As its nomenclature suggests, the XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, retaining the same basic chassis, 3.4-liter engine and 4-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors while benefiting from a new, wider body that provided increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a single-piece wrap-around windscreen, replacing the XK140's divided screen.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This lovely, numbers-matching was built on March 13, 1958 and delivered new in Pearl Grey over Red leather through though Personal Export Delivery—essentially UK delivery of a car marked for export—to NBA first-round draft pick Dave Gambee. A present to himself for making it to the pros, the 6-foot 7inch Gambee would keep his Jaguar in his home state of Oregon for 55 years before letting it go in 2013. Receipts going back to 1977 show the car was mechanically and cosmetically maintained throughout its life. The antepenultimate owner from 2013-2015 furthered this record of maintenance with a reported overhaul of the brake system, rebuild of the carburetors, replacement of the overdrive solenoid and switch and more.

Today the car shows very nicely with its elegant original color scheme. Certainly not a trailer queen, as part of the Tsuru Collection this Jag is meant to be driven and enjoyed. An excellent and comfortable entrant to any number of great events, it fixed roof will ensure comfort and weather protection while its big six with overdrive will no doubt hum along at highway speeds without fuss.

Footnotes

The proceeds from the sale of the Tsuru Collection will be deposited into a Donor Advised Fund and then distributed to multiple philanthropic organizations locally, regionally, nationally and globally. The Tsuru family supports and is active in; Houston-based literacy initiatives including the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, faith based needs based education through Yellowstone Academy, relieving the epidemic of homelessness with Star of Hope Mission, reducing the degree divide through support of the college access and completion programs of OneGoal and the Boy Scouts of America. On a global level the Tsurus serve orphans of the Sub-Saharan Africa's AIDS crisis through Family Legacy Mission International.

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Please note, this vehicle is titled under the engine number.

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