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1960 Jaguar XK 150 Drophead Coupé

S 838668 DNroadUnited Kingdom
Engine
3.8L inline-six with B-type cylinder head, 220 bhp
Colour
British Racing Green

A 1960 Jaguar XK 150 drophead coupé, completed on 15 February 1960 and originally shipped to Jaguar of Eastern Canada. Fitted with the 3.8-litre engine and B-type cylinder head producing 220 hp, overdrive gearbox, and four-wheel disc brakes, it is one of only 2,672 drophead examples built. The car has received a comprehensive professional restoration encompassing bare-metal bodywork in British Racing Green, full interior retrim in green leather, and a complete mechanical rebuild throughout.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
  2. 1960-02-15 →Factory delivery
    Jaguar of Eastern Canada
    partial documentation

    Vehicle was dispatched from the factory to this Canadian dealership shortly after completion in early 1960.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration

    Comprehensive professional restoration covering bare-metal repaint in British Racing Green with carefully aligned panels, full interior retrim in green leather, new black convertible hood, and brightwork refurbishment. Engine, gearbox, drivetrain, and all ancillary systems were completely rebuilt.

    Described as performed by Jaguar professionals with virtually no expense spared. Car holds a JDHT Certificate.

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