Description
1958 JAGUAR XK 150 DROP HEAD COUPE CHASSIS S827. 128-BW OWNERS 1 IN THE LAST 34 YEARS CONNOLLY BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR CONNOLLY BEIGE EXTERIOR RED CONVERTIBLE TOP ACCESSORIES: OVERDRIVE CHROME WIRE WHEELS BURL DASHBOARD WOOD STEERING WHEEL MOTO LITA ELECTRIC FAN BATTERY CUT OFFNewly registered in England on 15 August 1958, it was born with an automatic gearbox and right-hand drive. It was later fitted with a manual XK gearbox with overdrive. In 1985 it was imported to Italy where it was converted to left-hand drive. In this model the conversion is very simple because it is already factory fitted out in both versions. In fact, the central instrumentation allows no modifications to the electrical system and the rack-and-pinion steering box can be rotated from side to side.
After a couple of changes of ownership in 1990, it was bought by a collector who kept it for 34 years. Unfortunately, in 2012, an irreparable failure of the original engine caused it to be replaced. The owner installed a 4, 200 cc engine in order to have a higher performance car.
Various invoices are available for work carried out over the years, especially the most recent ones from 2022 and 2023, which indicate the following minor works: - complete overhaul of the braking system - replacement of the clutch - overhaul of the carburettors The overhauls carried out over the last 6 years show that the car has covered less than 100 km. The last overhaul was carried out in January 2024. The car is currently in the workshop for further improvements.
The following will be installed: - 4 new shock absorbers - 4 new tyres - power brakes to increase the power of the disc brakes - full service with oil and filter changes - other minor tune-ups - front bumper chrome plating The bodywork is in excellent condition and the interior has recently been reupholstered using a kit manufactured in England to original specification.
Considering that a Jaguar XK 150 cabriolet in scrap condition can cost around €40/ 45, 000, the modest price of this car offers great scope for reinstating the modifications that have taken place over the years. Or it can be used immediately with satisfaction as the owner has done to date.
