1959 Jaguar XK 150 S 3.4 Drophead Coupé

838065 DNroadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.4L inline-six DOHC with triple SU HD6 carburettors, ~250 hp
Colour: Blue

Chassis 838065DN is one of only 104 examples of the XK 150 S 3.4 Drophead Coupé produced, representing the final development of Jaguar's XK lineage. Built on 19 January 1959 and delivered new to California, the left-hand-drive car later entered a substantial Dutch private collection before undergoing a comprehensive restoration reportedly exceeding €300,000 in cost, with final work completed by Coventry marque specialist Guy Broad. Numbers-matching throughout, it combines original specification with sympathetic upgrades including Vicarage power steering.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Estimate €175,000 – €225,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1959-01-19 →Factory delivery
First owner in California
partial documentation
Car was built in January 1959 and delivered new to this owner in California; left-hand drive configuration suggests US-market specification.
Date unknown
Private collector in Holland
partial documentation
Vehicle became part of a notable private Dutch collection and remained there for a period before a major restoration costing over €300,000 was undertaken; final restoration work was completed by Guy Broad of Coventry.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration reported to have cost over €300,000, described as numbers-matching and sensitive to original specification, with subtle upgrades for improved everyday usability and long-distance touring capability.
Final stages of the restoration were completed by Guy Broad of Coventry, a recognised Jaguar marque specialist. Supporting photographs and documentation of work performed are included with the car.
—Modification
Guy Broad
A Vicarage power steering system was fitted during the overhaul, and a Nardi steering wheel installed in the cockpit; the original steering wheel is retained and accompanies the car.
Louvred bonnet and bucket seats also noted as departures from standard specification.

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