|
Although having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, the
XK150 was radically modernised. A one piece windscreen replaced the
split screen and the wing line no longer dropped as much over the
doors. The bonnet was widened, opened down to the wings and, on the
roadster, the bulkhead was moved back four inches to make the
bonnet longer. In the interior, the XK140's walnut dashboard was
replaced by one trimmed in leather and chrome. On the early
drophead coupés, an aluminium centre dash panel with an 'X' pattern
engraving was fitted which looked similar to the early 3.8 litre,
E-Type, whilst thinner doors gave more interior space. The
four-wheel Dunlop 12" disc brakes appeared for the first time
although it was theoretically possible to order a car with drums
and either wire wheels or disc wheels could be specified.
Suspension and chassis were very similar to that on the XK140.
These were high performance, well-appointed sports touring cars
capable of 137mph and 0-60 in 7.8 seconds and accomplished long
distances with alacrity.
This excellent, matching numbers, righthand drive XK150
fixedhead coupé has been the subject of a complete rebuild and
up-grade. Works carried out included replacing the brake
master cylinder, brake servo and fitting Cooper Craft callipers and
discs, new steering rack, rear springs, re-wired, new alternator,
instrument overhaul and other electrical items replaced. The car
has been up-graded with electric power steering, 72 spoke wheels,
spin-off oil filter, electronic 123 ignition, alloy header tank,
Kenlowe fan, stainless steel exhaust, Koni shock absorbers and new
clutch, master and slave cylinders. It has also recently been
re-painted in gunmetal grey then fitted with a new windscreen and
trims, new rubbers and seals, many new chrome items and a new
mascot. The red interior has been refurbished and a new wooden
steering wheel fitted. This XK150 is supplied with a V5C
registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in
March 2016, a file with invoices for the work carried out and a
Jaguar Heritage certificate. These XK150's are very usable and
their time is approaching, it will be the prudent investor that has
one or two of these tucked away.
Reference Number 370002
as of 8/31/2015
|