£75,000 - £85,000
1959 Jaguar XK150 SE Drophead Coupé to S-Specification
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 205
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 SE Drophead Coupé has undergone a thorough restoration with upgrades including a 'S'-specification engine and overdrive. It features a period-perfect British Racing Green exterior, Biscuit leather interior, and comes with extensive documentation, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
Thorough nut and bolt restoration.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
S 838380
Chassis No:
Odometer:
48,785 miles
244 UYO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The XK150 was the final incarnation of the XK Series when it appeared in May 1957 and was offered as either a Fixed or Drop-Head Coupé and as a Roadster.
A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was noticeably different from earlier versions of the XK theme, with a higher scuttle and door line, whilst the radiator grille reverted to the thinner slats of the XK120 but was altogether wider.
The bumpers were deeper and wrapped around, a curved windscreen replaced the divided one on the XK120 and 140, and much needed servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes were fitted at each corner.
However, the XK150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the 140, sharing the marque's race-proven 180bhp 3.4-litre DOHC straight-six engine.
The 'Special Equipment' (SE) package included enhancements like disc brakes, a more powerful engine with twin SU carburettors and a modified cylinder head (with an acclaimed 210bhp on tap) and larger exhaust valves; the SE 3.4-litre cars were re...
Points of note
£47,760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£71,887
Median Price (Since 2020)
£135,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 05 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
46,773 miles
Registration Date
1959-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 06 2016 with 46,773 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside play in steering rack inner joint
Failed
On Jun 27 2016 with 46,756 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- Brake pipe fouled by moving parts bottom hose mounting bracket
(3.6.B.2a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside play in steering rack inner joint
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