1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8-Litre Drophead Project, Registration no. NRN 6 Chassis no. T827488DN

Odometer reading: N/A
MOT Expiry: N/A

*Incredible XK150 project car
*Single ownership since 1969
*Extensive history

Launched in 1957, the Jaguar XK150 was the third and final iteration of the XK series, following on from the XK120 and XK140. Available as both a fixed-head coupe or a drophead coupe, the XK150 featured updated styling and various mechanical improvements, including four-wheel disc brakes. The car was originally launched with a 210bhp 3.4-litre straight-six, however in 1959 Jaguar introduced the more powerful 3.8-litre engine that produced an output of 220bhp in standard format, and 265bhp in the S. In Drophead S configuration, the car had a 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 133mph – incredible statistics even by today's standards.

Supplied new by Ashton Preston Garages Ltd to the Preston Mattress Company Ltd, this 1935 Jaguar XK150S 3.8 S Drophead Coupé presents itself as a rare opportunity. First registered on 1 January 1960, the car has a limited history file and went through two owners before being purchased by the deceased vendor in 1969. The history includes a V5C, buff logbook and a quantity of expired MOTs.

Sadly the car has seen much better days, and was spun off the road on a wet day in September 1996. The vendor, who was driving the car, unfortunately lost control and ended up crashing head on into a tree. He remarkably walked away, however the car has remained garage-stored ever since. Considering the date of the crash and being kept in dry storage, the car is still in a salvageable condition, and offers enormous potential as a rewarding project car. An opportunity not to be missed.

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Vendor Score Total: 30/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 5/25
Body Work: 1
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 1
Glass: 1
Paint: 1
Wheels/Tyres: 1

INTERIOR TOTAL: 10/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 2
Seats: 3
Trim: 2

ENGINE TOTAL: 6/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 1
Starting: 1
Under Bonnet: 1

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 4/20
Axles: 1
Brakes: 1
Gearbox/Clutch: 1
Suspension: 1

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 2/10
Ancillary components: 1
Main components: 1

Car History File: 3