
£60,000 - £80,000
1957 Jaguar XK150 3.4-Litre Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 23
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe, originally a LHD model, was manufactured in 1957 and exported to New York. After repatriation to Britain in 1989, it underwent an exhaustive restoration and has been enjoyed extensively since, including trips throughout Britain and Europe.

Condition
7
Very good condition, slight wear
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
S837165
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
VSK 423
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Registration No: VSK 423 Chassis No: S837165 MOT: Exempt
Exhaustively restored in the early 1990s, with much of the work completed by Bridport Jaguar Restoration Centre
Restoration written and photographically documented
In current registered ownership since repatriation in 1989
The quintessential Jaguar: British Racing Green, Tan leather, and wire wheels
Accompanied by an extensive history file documenting the purchase, import, restoration, and its subsequent trips throughout Britain and Europe
By the time the XK150 was launched in May, 1957, Jaguar had won Le Mans four times and was about to do so once again—what a backdrop against which to market a new sports car.
Though the newcomer was a logical progression of the XK140, subtle changes to the bodywork gave this final iteration of the XK models a distinctly more modern air.
The split windscreen was replaced with a single sweep of toughened glass and the scuttle height was raised, along with the waistline.
The bonnet was widene...
Points of note
£15,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,153
Median Price (Since 2020)
£150,493
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 07 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
12,469 miles
Registration Date
1957-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 05 2013 with 12,469 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2012 with 12,249 miles
Passed
On Oct 05 2011 with 11,001 miles
Passed
On Sep 13 2010 with 8,404 miles
Passed
On Oct 08 2009 with 7,680 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2008 with 5,860 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jun 11 2007 with 5,025 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 07 2006 with 3,854 miles

