1960 JAGUAR XK150 FHC

Chassis S836974
Jaguar heritage certificate
French registration

Jaguar won the Le Mans 24 Hours several times during the 1950s, between 1951 and 1957.
In 1957, almost 10 years after the launch of the family's eldest car, the 120, Jaguar unveiled the XK150, marking a break with the brand's previous models. The car's lines are softened and the windscreen is now a single curved plane, like the coupé's rear window. Mechanically, the biggest difference was the introduction of disc brakes, which Jaguar had been using at Le Mans since 1954. Mechanically, the 3.4-litre, 190bhp engine was tried and tested and perfectly reliable.
The interior also underwent a number of changes, with the dashboard now covered in leather rather than wood veneer. Unlike the E-Type, the XK 150 does not suffer from heat, and its large radiator and mechanical fan make it easy to use in today's traffic conditions.
The example we are presenting is a Coupé that left the factory on 22 September 1960 and was sold in Rome on 24 October of the same year.
Born with a 3.8-litre engine, this XK 150 is now equipped with a 3.4-litre engine. In correct original condition, this car would nevertheless benefit from an ignition overhaul in order to take to the road with peace of mind.