£50,625
1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Drophead Coupe 1 of just 104 examples made, sympathetically uprated for touring
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£50,625
1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Drophead Coupe 1 of just 104 examples made, sympathetically uprated for touring
UK • 9 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Drophead Coupe, one of only 104 ever made, boasts matching chassis, engine, and body numbers. It has undergone significant restoration and upgrades, including a Getrag five-speed gearbox and electric power steering, and has been well-maintained with close to £27,000 spent over the past thirteen years; however, the car's paintwork has aged in places and the brightwork is imperfect.
Condition
6
The car presents as an older restoration with aged paintwork and imperfect brightwork, indicating wear and tear. However, it is mechanically sound, starting readily and easy to manoeuvre with power steering and a five-speed gearbox. The seller admits to prioritizing driving over polishing, suggesting a focus on functionality over pristine aesthetics.
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22,000 miles
T838180DN
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
YSU 288
1959
Auction
£50,625
1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 Litre Drophead Coupe 1 of just 104 examples made, sympathetically uprated for touring
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
The final iteration of the XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in May 1957.
While its use of independent torsion-bar front suspension, a 'live' leaf-sprung rear axle and rack-and-pinion steering mirrored the practice of its XK140 predecessor, the new model benefited from the option of all-round Dunlop disc brakes (though, in practice very few – if any - cars were delivered with drum brakes).
Stylistically, the newcomer was brought up-to-date with less ostentatious curves and a larger, wrap-around single piece windscreen.
With the E-type still very much under development, Jaguar was keen to sustain the sporting reputation that a remarkable five Le Mans victories (1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957) had earned it.
Initially powered by a 3442cc derivative of the marque's race-proven DOHC straight-six engine, the XK150 could be specified with an enlarged 3781cc unit from late 1959 onwards.
Available in Standard, Special Equipment or 'S' tune, the latter high-performance package c...
Price Analysis vs Other XK150 Drophead Coupe 3.4 Ss
£47,760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£76,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£135,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous XK150 Drophead Coupe 3.4 S Sales
MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 11th Dec 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
39,576 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 11th Dec 2014, 39,576 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
User Entered:
- vehicle is fitted with headlamps that have beam image kick-up to the off side, temporary masks have been fitted to obscure kick up.
Passed
On 11th Dec 2014, 39,576 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- vehicle is fitted with headlamps that have beam image kick-up to the off side, temporary masks have been fitted to obscure kick up.
Failed
On 9th Dec 2013, 39,211 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
User Entered:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Passed
On 9th Dec 2013, 39,211 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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