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LOT 126 ¤
1957 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe Chassis no. S834585 Engine no. V1856-8
Sold for US$40,320 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 126¤
1957 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe
1957 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis no. S834585
Engine no. V1856-8
Chassis no. S834585
Engine no. V1856-8
3,442cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU Carburetors
190bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front wishbone with torsion bars and rear live-axle with half-elliptical springs
4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
*Delivered new to the US
*Light mechanical modifications
*Elegantly finished in Cotwold Blue over Red
*Certified by the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust
THE JAGUAR XK150
Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drop head coupe forms, the open Roadster version not appearing until the following year. The chassis remained much as before, as did the 3.4-liter, XK, six-cylinder engine that produced 190bhp as 'standard' which was identical to its XK140 predecessor. Additionally, the XK could receive a bump in power to 210bhp when fitted with the 'B'-type cylinder head. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, while a Thornton Powr-Lok limited-slip differential was available for the XK150S.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Produced in Jaguar's Coventry workshops on October 2, 1957, this Left-Hand Drive XK150 Fixed Head Coupe was dispatched to the United States shortly thereafter to Jaguar Cars of New York. The sleek coupe was originally trimmed in Mist Grey over red hides, the car appears to have spent the majority of its life in sunny Southern California with copies of old registrations dating from 1975 until 2005. At some point the car was repainted in Cotwold Blue but the original interior color was retained. It is understood to have been uprated mechanically with larger 3" SU HD8 carburetors and a straight ported cylinder head. To aid in cooling an aluminum radiator with electric fan has been fitted.
Acquired by the present owner in 2013, this Jag has seen little use in the past nine years and will require mechanical recommissioning prior to active use. Known for being one of the more spacious classic Jaguar models, the Fixed Head Coupe is a wonderful choice for drivers with a larger frame. With copious amounts of legroom complemented by a back 'jump' seat and a large trunk area, the XK150 is a very well-suited choice for travelling on vintage driving rallies such as the Copperstate 1000.
Twin SU Carburetors
190bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front wishbone with torsion bars and rear live-axle with half-elliptical springs
4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
*Delivered new to the US
*Light mechanical modifications
*Elegantly finished in Cotwold Blue over Red
*Certified by the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust
THE JAGUAR XK150
Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drop head coupe forms, the open Roadster version not appearing until the following year. The chassis remained much as before, as did the 3.4-liter, XK, six-cylinder engine that produced 190bhp as 'standard' which was identical to its XK140 predecessor. Additionally, the XK could receive a bump in power to 210bhp when fitted with the 'B'-type cylinder head. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, while a Thornton Powr-Lok limited-slip differential was available for the XK150S.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Produced in Jaguar's Coventry workshops on October 2, 1957, this Left-Hand Drive XK150 Fixed Head Coupe was dispatched to the United States shortly thereafter to Jaguar Cars of New York. The sleek coupe was originally trimmed in Mist Grey over red hides, the car appears to have spent the majority of its life in sunny Southern California with copies of old registrations dating from 1975 until 2005. At some point the car was repainted in Cotwold Blue but the original interior color was retained. It is understood to have been uprated mechanically with larger 3" SU HD8 carburetors and a straight ported cylinder head. To aid in cooling an aluminum radiator with electric fan has been fitted.
Acquired by the present owner in 2013, this Jag has seen little use in the past nine years and will require mechanical recommissioning prior to active use. Known for being one of the more spacious classic Jaguar models, the Fixed Head Coupe is a wonderful choice for drivers with a larger frame. With copious amounts of legroom complemented by a back 'jump' seat and a large trunk area, the XK150 is a very well-suited choice for travelling on vintage driving rallies such as the Copperstate 1000.
Saleroom notices
Please note, the engine head number on this car is BB2098-8. The engine block number matches that listed in the catalog. Please note that the cylinder head of the engine does not match the block. The cylinder head number is BB2098-8 while the block number is V1856-8, as indicated in the catalog.
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