1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupé RHD

1959 Jaguar XK150 3. 8 S Fixed Head Coupé – RHD | Period Competition History

£58, 000

A rare opportunity to acquire an original right-hand-drive 1959 Jaguar XK150 3. 8 S Fixed Head Coupé, distinguished not only by its desirable 3. 8-litre S specification, but also by an interesting period competition history.

Finished in Carmen Red with black leather interior, this XK150 combines the elegant grand-touring character for which the model is renowned with a genuine connection to Jaguar's competition scene during the 1960s and 1970s.

The XK150 3. 8 S

The XK150 S 3. 8 is among the most desirable versions of the XK150. Introduced towards the end of XK150 production, the 3. 8 S brought the larger 3, 781cc XK engine together with the S specification, including triple SU carburettors and a higher-performance specification.

Only around 150 right-hand-drive 3. 8 S Fixed Head Coupés were produced, making this an inherently rare model.

This example retains its right-hand-drive configuration, manual gearbox with overdrive and 3. 8-litre XK engine.

Period Competition History

One of the particularly interesting aspects of this car is its period competition history.

The car has documented connections to David Preece and period Jaguar competition, having been used in competition during its earlier life. The accompanying history file contains material relating to this period, providing an unusual insight into the car's life beyond that of a conventional road-going XK150.

For an enthusiast, this provenance adds a particularly interesting dimension to an already rare specification.

Specification

1959 Jaguar XK150 3. 8 S Fixed Head Coupé

Right-hand drive

3. 8-litre XK straight-six

S specification

Triple SU carburettors

4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive

Carmen Red

Black leather interior

Registration: 6007 RE

Chassis number: T825056DN

Engine number: ZB3588-8

Approximately 56, 000 miles

Period competition history

Extensive history file

History & Documentation

The car is accompanied by a substantial history file documenting its life and ownership, including material relating to its period competition use.

The car has also benefited from expenditure and attention from Aston Martin Works, with more than £6, 000 spent during late 2024.

The history and provenance will be made available to genuinely interested prospective purchasers, and the car can be inspected by appointment.

An XK150 with a Story

There are plenty of XK150s available today, but relatively few combine the 3. 8 S specification, right-hand drive, attractive colour combination and genuine period competition history found here.

This is therefore an interesting proposition for an enthusiast looking for something with considerably more character and provenance than a purely restored example.

The car is offered for £58, 000 and is located near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Serious enquiries are welcome.

Independent inspection by a prospective purchaser's chosen Jaguar specialist is welcome by prior arrangement.