1959 Jaguar XK150 3.4-Litre Roadster Project Registration no. To be advised Chassis no. S824825DN Engine no. V6671-8• Originally a fixed-head coupé • Aluminium body by Proteus (Poland) • Offered as a rolling chassis • Project requires completion FootnotesWhat would turn out to be the final glorious incarnation of Jaguar's fabulous 'XK' series of sports cars arrived in 1957. As its nomenclature suggests, the XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, retaining the same basic chassis, 3.4-litre engine and four-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors while benefiting from a new, wider body that provided increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a single-piece wrap-around windscreen, replacing the XK140's divided screen. Cleverly, the new body used many XK120/140 pressings, the increased width being achieved by means of a 4"-wide central fillet. A higher front wing line and broader radiator grille were other obvious differences, but the new model's main talking point was its Dunlop disc brakes. Fade following repeated stops from high speed had been a problem of the earlier, drum-braked cars, but now the XK had stopping power to match its prodigious straight-line speed. Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drophead coupé forms, the open roadster version not appearing until the following year. At 190bhp, the engine's maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140 so performance was little changed. 'Special Equipment' and 'S' versions came with 210 and 250bhp respectively. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, while a Thornton Powr-Lok limited-slip differential was available also. Steel wheels remained the standard fitting, though XK150s so equipped are a great rarity, as most were sold in SE (Special Equipment) specification with centre-lock wire wheels. The much-admired chromed Jaguar mascot was made available as an optional extra on an XK for the first time. Chassis number 'S824825DN' started life as an XK150 fixed-head coupé delivered new to Newquay, Cornwall in April 1959. The engine retains block number 'KJ4699-8' which it had from new. Still to be completed, the project is offered for sale as a rolling chassis in well presented condition: powder coated, painted black and excellent in appearance. The engine, gearbox, transmission, wheels, etc are all in place. Personally commissioned and separate from the car, the unpainted bare aluminium body was ordered from Proteus (Poland) as a two-seat special with louvred bonnet. As yet no trim or instruments are fitted. Sold strictly as viewed. Saleroom noticesThe registration number for this vehicle is 487 ERL there is a V5C
1959 Jaguar XK150 3.4-Litre Roadster Project Registration no. To be advised Chassis no. S824825DN Engine no. V6671-8• Originally a fixed-head coupé • Aluminium body by Proteus (Poland) • Offered as a rolling chassis • Project requires completion FootnotesWhat would turn out to be the final glorious incarnation of Jaguar's fabulous 'XK' series of sports cars arrived in 1957. As its nomenclature suggests, the XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK140, retaining the same basic chassis, 3.4-litre engine and four-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors while benefiting from a new, wider body that provided increased interior space and improved visibility courtesy of a single-piece wrap-around windscreen, replacing the XK140's divided screen. Cleverly, the new body used many XK120/140 pressings, the increased width being achieved by means of a 4"-wide central fillet. A higher front wing line and broader radiator grille were other obvious differences, but the new model's main talking point was its Dunlop disc brakes. Fade following repeated stops from high speed had been a problem of the earlier, drum-braked cars, but now the XK had stopping power to match its prodigious straight-line speed. Introduced in the spring of 1957, the XK150 was available at first only in fixed and drophead coupé forms, the open roadster version not appearing until the following year. At 190bhp, the engine's maximum power output was identical to that of the XK140 so performance was little changed. 'Special Equipment' and 'S' versions came with 210 and 250bhp respectively. Overdrive and a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were the transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice, while a Thornton Powr-Lok limited-slip differential was available also. Steel wheels remained the standard fitting, though XK150s so equipped are a great rarity, as most were sold in SE (Special Equipment) specification with centre-lock wire wheels. The much-admired chromed Jaguar mascot was made available as an optional extra on an XK for the first time. Chassis number 'S824825DN' started life as an XK150 fixed-head coupé delivered new to Newquay, Cornwall in April 1959. The engine retains block number 'KJ4699-8' which it had from new. Still to be completed, the project is offered for sale as a rolling chassis in well presented condition: powder coated, painted black and excellent in appearance. The engine, gearbox, transmission, wheels, etc are all in place. Personally commissioned and separate from the car, the unpainted bare aluminium body was ordered from Proteus (Poland) as a two-seat special with louvred bonnet. As yet no trim or instruments are fitted. Sold strictly as viewed. Saleroom noticesThe registration number for this vehicle is 487 ERL there is a V5C
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