1958 Jaguar XK150

This 1958 Jaguar XK150 SE is a left-hand-drive Drophead coupe that was built on September 9, 1957, and was distributed new through Jaguar Cars of New York in October of that year. The car was previously sold on BaT in August 2022 and was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023. Work performed under prior ownership includes exterior and interior color changes, an engine rebuild, and a transmission replacement. Power comes from a 3.4-liter inline-six mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and the car is equipped with twin SU carburetors, 15″ wire wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, black leather upholstery, and a three-band radio. This XK150 is now offered with a California title. This XK150 was originally finished in Cream, according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, and it was repainted in the current shade of white in the 1990s. Features include a black soft top and boot cover, Lucas front fog lamps, black panel welting, and chrome bumpers with guards. The car is equipped with a four-wheel disc brake system, and 15” wire wheels are secured with two-eared knock-offs and mounted with Denman Columbia Deluxe tires. The interior was trimmed in red from the factory, and it was reupholstered with black leather prior to the selling dealer’s acquisition. The storage bin adjacent to the steering wheel is lined in green felt, and additional features include a Moto-Lita steering wheel, a dash-mounted mirror, and a three-band radio. Centralized Smiths instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as an ammeter and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 4,600 miles and was reset to zero in 1994. Total mileage is unknown. The 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six is equipped with dual SU carburetors and was rated from the factory at 210 horsepower in SE specification. The engine was rebuilt by Empower of Burbank, California, in May 2022, and the selling dealer notes that the throttle linkage was repaired in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.