1961 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupé
- Engine
- 3.4L inline-six DOHC, twin SU carburettors, 190 bhp at 5,500 rpm (note: replacement unit; car originally fitted with 3.8L)
- Colour
- Bright red
A 1961 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupé, representing the final year of production for the XK series, finished in bright red over black leather with a black soft top. Originally equipped with a 3.8-litre engine, the car now carries a 3.4-litre XK inline-six, changed at some point during its history. Presented in well-maintained condition following a professional restoration, it retains period-correct interior appointments and is described as ready for use on touring events.
Ownership
- 2024-02-29Auction saleSold US$114,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Sought a high-quality usable example; maintained the car in its current red-over-black presentation and reports it ready for the next owner.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A professional restoration was carried out to a high standard, resulting in the current red exterior and well-presented black leather interior. The work is described as preserved, suggesting it has not been substantially altered since completion.
- —Modification
The original 3.8-litre engine was replaced at an undetermined point with a 3.4-litre XK inline-six unit, which is reported to run well.
The prose notes the car would originally have been supplied with the 3.8-litre version, indicating the engine swap occurred after manufacture.
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