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1960 Jaguar XK 150

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  • Recipient of a Concours standard restoration
  • 1 of only 68 3.8 S DHC examples built in RHD
  • First issued registration still applies today - 300 HYR
  • Finished in its original specification
  • Factory 4-speed manual with overdrive
  • Documented history from 1965 to the present day on file
  • Listed in the international XK register
  • Fitted with EZ power steering and inertia seat belts

As per the Heritage certificate on file, this exquisite 'S' example is presented in its original colour combination of glorious Maroon coachwork with Biscuit hide, matching hand stitched top roll, door cards and leather bound Wilton carpets. The hood is Charcoal Black mohair with matching hood bag and lined in the correct West of England wool, Maroon Wilton over carpets with twin heel pads. Burr Walnut surrounds the instruments, gleaming chrome wire wheels with two ear spinners, leaping big 'cat' standing proudly on bow and Gold painted cylinder head with triple 2 inch SU carburettors fitted.

DD Classics are immensely proud to be able to offer one of the rarest, last of line 3.8 S. Having just 6 owners throughout the cars life, this is truly a very special opportunity. Supplied new via agents Henly's of Manchester on 12th February 1960 the cherished registration 300 HYR was applied to the car and still remains on today 62 years later.

Having been the recipient of a body off nut and bolt restoration to Concours standard, the attention to detail can only be described as a labour of love which you can only fully appreciate upon viewing. Rolls-Royce standard, the best of the best.

Accompanying the car is a photographic folder pertaining the restoration work, original 1st print owners handbook - factory issued. Invoices running from 1965 to the present day (spanning 56 years). Jaguar Heritage certification, complete ownership listing the very 1st to the current owner. Workshop manual and International XK register - page 73 fourth car up.

Equipped with EZ power steering, inertia seat belts trimmed in classic weave, chrome fittings for added safety, Zeus 4 pot brake callipers - for the ultimate stopping ability. Wosp 65A Dynator and Wosp high torque starter motor in classic livery for the period look. Enlarged core radiator, Revotec electric fan fitted - with all the added works fitted makes this car capable of anything the modern roads throw at it.

AUTOSPORT June17th 1960 - John Bolster test drives the new 3.8 Jaguar XK150 'S

"It then became apparent that the 3.8-litre engine is in a different world from the 3.4-litre. Lets face it, the 3.4-litre Jaguar is a tremendous car, but the 3.8-litre has that extra torque just where it matters most. For example the acceleration from 100-120 mph is substantially noticeable from 80-100 mph and then continues to surge forward even after the overdrive has been engaged at 115 mph"