Manufacturer: Carrosso Classic & Sportscars Eekstraat 2 8375HN OLDEMARKT, NL 0625351515 http://www.carrosso.com [email protected] below for information in English1958 Jaguar XK 150 Fixed Head Coupé• Fully body-off restored in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2023 (photos available)• 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine overhauled• Stunningly finished in British Racing Green paint and wire-spoke wheels• Beige leather interior in near-new condition• 4-speed transmission with overdrive• Engine equipped with a 1-2-3 ignition system• New aluminum fuel tank• Jaguar Heritage CertificateHISTORY/DOCUMENTATIONThe Jaguar XK 150: a benchmark of the British automotive industry. One of the fastest street-legal cars of its time, yet also a comfortable touring car, which made it particularly successful in the United States. Today, we’re happy to have an “American” XK, because cars from this region are originally left-hand drive and come from a favorable climate. This example was built on June 25, 1958, as evidenced by the Jaguar Heritage certificate (issued in 2008), and was delivered by Jaguar Cars in New York. Originally equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and an optional gearbox, this makes it a highly sought-after example. All the more so because the car underwent a full body-off restoration from approximately 2015 to approximately 2023, during which several technical improvements were made. The car was imported into the Netherlands in 1999 and has been owned by the current owner since 2005, who owns several classic cars. Extensive documentation is included with the car, such as a detailed photo report of the restoration, dozens of invoices, and a 2023 appraisal report, in which the car is appraised at a replacement value of € 80,000. The car is equipped with a LoJack post-theft tracking system. EXTERIORDuring the restoration, the car was completely disassembled, including removing the body from the chassis. Both were fully stripped of paint at that time. The body was then treated with cataphoresis (a high-quality, uniform anti-corrosion coating) and painted in the iconic British Racing Green. The paintwork is in good condition with no damage. The weld seams have been finished with red lead. The chassis and the underside of the car have also been treated. New stainless steel bumpers have been installed at the front and rear. The stunning chrome wire-spoke wheels are in excellent condition and are fitted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, which are in good condition. The front lighting is manufactured by Lucas and is in good condition.INTERIORThe interior has also been restored using high-quality parts from BAS Jaguar Trim Specialist. As a result, the interior is in good condition and beautifully finished with beige leather upholstery on the seats, door panels, and dashboard. The upholstery is also in good condition and is finished in beige. The distinctive dashboard is finished with stunning inlaid walnut wood. The large and imposing steering wheel is positioned almost vertically. The instruments are manufactured by Smiths and are in good condition. The interior also features a Bluetooth radio (with a classic look) and a USB/USB-C port. The two seats in the rear are also in good condition, as is the headliner. The trunk is in neat condition, and the lower compartment accommodates the spare tire and a jack.TECHNICALAt the time, the XK 150 was one of the first mass-produced cars to come standard with disc brakes on all four wheels. This is no luxury, given the 3,442 cc inline-6 engine with twin SU carburetors, which delivers 190 pk. This engine has been overhauled, with new pistons and piston rings installed. The timing chains have also been replaced. Several technical improvements have been made, such as a tappet hold-down set, a modern crankshaft seal conversion kit, 1-2-3 ignition, a new aluminum fuel tank, a new wiring harness, and new brake cylinders and brake lines (filled with DOT 5 brake fluid). The car sounds fantastic, and driving it is a wonderfully pure experience. The car drives, shifts, and brakes well. GENERALThe XK was Jaguar’s first production car after World War II. This model line began with the XK 120 in 1948, with “120” indicating the top speed in miles per hour. At the time, it was the fastest street-legal production car. Following the XK120 and XK150, the Jaguar XK150 was introduced in May 1957. The XK150 bore clear family resemblances to the XK120 and XK140, but it had been radically redesigned both technically and visually. Most striking were the one-piece windshield, which replaced the split windshield, and the higher, more streamlined line of the fenders near the doors. The wider hood extended over the fenders, and on the coupes, the windshield frame was moved 10.2 cm forward to make entry easier. The car was available in a variety of colors, including red, pearl gray, white, indigo blue, claret, Cotswold blue, black, mist gray, Sherwood green, Carmen red, British Racing Green, Cornish gray, and Imperial maroon.The XK150’s dashboard was upholstered in leather, with walnut trim available as an option for all models. On the early drophead coupés, the aluminum center section of the dashboard—which was discontinued after June 1958—featured an X-shaped engraving, similar to that of the early 3.8 E-Type. Thinner doors provided more interior space. A small red indicator light showed when the front parking lights, mounted on top of the fenders, were on.The suspension and chassis were largely similar to those of the XK140, with manual rack-and-pinion steering. The 3.4-liter inline-six engine with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) was very similar to that of its predecessor, but thanks to a new “B”-type cylinder head, power increased to 190 pk at 5,500 revolutions per minute. Only 4,445 XK150 FHCs were built. The XK is considered one of the most important British classic sports cars ever built.1958 Jaguar XK 150 Fixed Head Coupé• Fully body-off restored in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2023 (photos available)• 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine reconditioned• Stunningly finished in British Racing Green paint and wire-spoke wheels• Beige leather interior in virtually new condition• 4-speed transmission with overdrive• Engine equipped with a 1-2-3 ignition system• New aluminum fuel tank• Jaguar Heritage CertificateHISTORY/DOCUMENTATIONThe Jaguar XK 150: a benchmark of the British automotive industry. One of the fastest street-legal cars of its time, yet at the same time a comfortable touring car, which made it particularly successful in the United States. Today, we are delighted to have an “American” XK, as cars from this region are originally left-hand drive and come from a favorable climate. This example was built on June 25, 1958, as evidenced by the Jaguar Heritage certificate (issued in 2008), and was delivered by Jaguar Cars in New York. Originally equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and optional transmission, this makes it a highly sought-after example. This is all the more so because the car underwent a full body-off restoration from around 2015 to around 2023, during which a number of technical improvements were made. The car was imported into the Netherlands in 1999 and has been owned by the current owner since 2005, who owns several classic cars. Extensive documentation is included with the car, such as a detailed photo report of the restoration, dozens of invoices, and a valuation report from 2023, in which the car is valued at a replacement value of €80,000. The car is equipped with a LoJack post-theft tracking system. EXTERIORDuring the restoration, the car was dismantled, and the body was removed from the chassis. Both were completely stripped of paint at that time. The bodywork was then treated with cataphoresis (a high-quality, uniform anti-corrosion coating) and painted in the iconic British Racing Green. The paintwork is in good condition with no damage. The weld seams have been finished with grease. The chassis and the underside of the car have also been treated. New stainless steel bumpers have been fitted at the front and rear. The stunning chrome wire-spoke wheels are in excellent condition and are fitted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, which are in good condition. The front lighting is manufactured by Lucas and is in good condition.INTERIORThe interior has also been restored using high-quality parts from BAS Jaguar Trim Specialist. As a result, the interior is in good condition and beautifully finished with beige leather upholstery on the seats, door panels, and dashboard. The upholstery is also in good condition and is finished in beige. The distinctive dashboard features stunning inlaid walnut wood. The large and imposing steering wheel is positioned almost vertically. The instruments are manufactured by Smiths and are in good condition. Furthermore, the interior features a Bluetooth radio (with a classic look) and a USB/USB-C port. The two seats on the rear bench are also in good condition, as is the headlining. The trunk is in neat condition, and the lower compartment holds the spare tire and a jack.TECHNICALAt the time, the XK 150 was one of the first mass-produced cars to come equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels as standard. This was no luxury, given the 3,442 cc inline-6 engine with twin SU carburetors, which delivers 190 hp. This engine has been overhauled, with new pistons and piston rings installed. The timing chains have also been replaced. A number of technical improvements have been made, such as a tappet hold-down kit, a modern crankshaft seal conversion kit, 1-2-3 ignition, a new aluminum fuel tank, a new wiring harness, and new brake cylinders and brake lines (filled with DOT 5 brake fluid). The car sounds fantastic, and driving it is a wonderfully pure experience. The car handles, shifts gears, and brakes well. GENERALThe XK was Jaguar’s first production car following World War II. The model range began with the XK 120 in 1948, with “120” denoting the top speed in miles per hour. At the time, it was the fastest road-legal production car. Following the XK120 and XK150, the Jaguar XK150 was introduced in May 1957. The XK150 bore clear family resemblances to the XK120 and XK140, but had been radically updated both technically and visually. Most striking were the one-piece windshield, which replaced the split windshield, and the higher, more streamlined line of the fenders near the doors. The wider hood extended over the front fenders, and on the coupés, the windshield frame was moved 10.2 cm forward to make entry easier. The car was available in a range of colors, including red, pearl gray, white, indigo blue, claret, Cotswold blue, black, mist gray, Sherwood green, Carmen red, British Racing Green, Cornish gray, and Imperial maroon.The XK150’s dashboard was upholstered in leather, with walnut wood available as an option for all models. On the early drophead coupés, the aluminum center section of the dashboard—which was discontinued after June 1958—featured an X-shaped engraving, similar to that of the early 3.8 E-Type. Thinner doors provided more interior space. A small red indicator light illuminated when the front parking lights, mounted on top of the fenders, were turned on.The suspension and chassis were largely similar to those of the XK140, with manual rack-and-pinion steering. The 3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts (DOHC) was very similar to that of its predecessor, but thanks to a new “B” type cylinder head, power increased to 190 bhp at 5,500 rpm. Only 4,445 examples of the XK150 FHC were built. The XK is regarded as one of the most important British classic sports cars ever built.
