Lot details
Registration No: 658 UYT
Chassis No: S830960
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Supplied new via Jaguar Cars New York to Charles Counts

- Matching chassis, engine (block / head) and body numbers

- Treated to an extensive 'chassis up' restoration with numerous parts supplied by SNG Barratt from 2014-2016

- UK road registered, Heritage Certificate, restoration photos / invoices

Last flowering of the separate chassis XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in 1957. A more sophisticated and refined design than its forebears, the newcomer benefited from the adoption of four-wheel disc brakes and a more generously proportioned cabin. Available with a variety of 3.4 litre or 3.8 litre DOHC straight-six engines (in differing states of tune), potential customers could also choose between four-speed manual or three-speed automatic gearboxes. An effortless performer (contemporary road tests recorded top speeds of 130mph upwards) the XK150 did much to cement Jaguar's reputation as Britain's foremost sportscar manufacturer. Although, the model could be ordered in standard trim, the majority of customers seem to have opted for the factory-fitted 'Special Equipment' (SE) pack which incorporated wire wheels, front spotlights, tuned B-type cylinder head and a twin exhaust system. Appearing in 1958, a year later than its Fixed Head Coupe and Drophead Coupe siblings, the Roadster did without their token back seats. Decidedly more rakish looking thanks to a repositioned scuttle (moved four inches further back) and curved door tops, it nevertheless boasted a proper hood and wind-up windows. Total left-hand drive Roadster production amounted to just 2,174 cars.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Production Record Trace Certificate, this particular example - chassis S830960 - was manufactured on July 14th 1958. Dispatched to distributor Jaguar Cars, New York two weeks later, the XK150 was supplied new to Charles Counts Esq. Resident in Pennsylvania from at least 1965 until 2013 when it returned to the UK, the Roadster was subsequently treated to an extensive chassis up, body off restoration that was finished during late 2016. A 'Special Equipment' model complete with four-speed manual transmission, the two-seater pleasingly retains matching chassis, engine (block / head) and body numbers. Making good use of the parts available from marque specialist SNG Barratt, the Jaguar had attention paid to its clutch, flywheel, wiring (new loom), steering, brakes and suspension (the latter being uprated with polybushes). Southern Axle Services rejuvenated the back axle and Aldridge Trimming supplied a new interior. The brightwork was refurbished and numerous ancillaries such as the wiper motor and water pump replaced. Riding on new MWS International 60-spoke chrome wire wheels, the XK150 also sports a stainless steel exhaust and new 'J' headlights. Forming part of a small private collection, this handsome Roadster has been sparingly used since passing its first MOT certificate with no advisories on October 12th 2016. Offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document, restoration photos and numerous invoices.