1958 Jaguar XK 150 Drophead Coupé

S 838432 DNroadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.8L DOHC inline-six with twin SU HD6 carburetors, 220 bhp
Colour: Cotswold Blue

A 1957/1958 Jaguar XK 150 Drophead Coupé, the final and most powerful evolution of the XK series, notable as the first production car equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Delivered new through Jaguar Cars of New York to a buyer in Central Valley, New York, the car retains its original matching-numbers engine, confirmed by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate. It has been professionally restored by a recognised Jaguar specialist, with the engine rebuilt separately by another noted expert, and presents in correct Cotswold Blue.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$154,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownFactory delivery
E.H. Erch
full documentation
Original purchaser, took delivery via Jaguar Cars of New York dealership; location given as Central Valley, New York. Confirmed by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current vendor
partial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration by a specialist in Illinois and a separate engine rebuild by a Rhode Island Jaguar specialist. Had the transmission replaced with a five-speed unit for modern usability, retaining the original gearbox with the car.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
McCabe Automotive Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out by a well-regarded Jaguar specialist based in Mundelein, Illinois, covering bodywork finished in correct Cotswold Blue.
—Engine rebuild
Bill Bassett
Full engine rebuild performed by a noted Rhode Island-based Jaguar specialist; both head and block numbers verified as matching the JDHT certificate.
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Modification
Original four-speed Moss overdrive gearbox replaced with a five-speed conversion unit to improve usability in contemporary driving conditions; original gearbox retained and accompanies the car.
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Service
General mechanical servicing and full detailing carried out shortly before the auction offering.

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