1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8-Litre Drophead Coupé

S838924DNroadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.8L inline-six, 220 bhp (standard tune)
Colour: Cream

A 1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8-litre Drophead Coupé, chassis S838924DN, representing the ultimate specification of the XK series with its larger engine and overdrive transmission. Delivered new to Jaguar Cars New York on 26 August 1960, it was first registered to R.E. Fisher. Originally finished in cream with a black interior and matching hood, the car was comprehensively restored in 2002 and has accumulated modest mileage since. A five-speed gearbox has been fitted, with the original unit retained and included in the sale.

Ownership

2018-10-27Auction sale
Estimate €125,000 – €140,000
Bonhams catalogue lot →
1960-08-26 →Factory delivery
R E Fisher
partial documentation
First registered owner, took delivery via Jaguar Cars New York. Original specification was cream bodywork with black interior and matching hood, per factory certificate.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current vendor, Netherlands-based
partial documentation
Owner for approximately 17 years at time of sale. Commissioned a restoration in 2002 and had the car professionally maintained throughout their tenure. Vehicle registered in the Netherlands.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2002
Restoration
A full restoration was carried out, after which relatively few miles have been covered. A modern five-speed gearbox was fitted as part of this work, with the original manual overdrive unit retained.

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