2015-08-25 21:48:15 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auciton 9/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/23127/lot/28/

Auction description:
Lot 28
Jaguar XK150 3,8 litres Cabriolet 1960
€120,000 - 150,000
US$ 140,000 - 170,000
Auction 23127:
The Chantilly Sale
5 Sep 2015 18:15 CEST
Chantilly, Château de Chantilly
Chassis no. S838700DN
Engine no. VA1550-9

*Original left hand drive delivery
*One of a mere 264 examples of 3.8-litre dropheads with overdrive
*Extensively restored
*Fitted with power assisted steering

Representing the XK150 in its ultimate configuration, with the 3.8-litre engine and overdrive gearbox, this example comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate revealing that it was manufactured as a drophead coupé and delivered new to Jaguar Cars, New York, USA finished in British Racing Green. The car forms part of the Alain Dominique Perrin Collection and is Mr Perrin's favourite car and he has owned four or five over the years. This one benefits from extensive refurbishment, the engine and gearbox having been overhauled, the overdrive replaced, the grey leather interior restored and the car repainted in blue (in 2007-2008). It has also been fitted with the agreeable but easily reversible option of power assisted steering. Currently displaying a total of 70,970 miles (approximately 114,200 kilometres) on the odometer, this well cared for XK150 is offered with a condition report (2013), French Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique (issued June 2015).

2019-02-16 08:01:40 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.willstonecars.com/jaguar-xk150.html

Seller's description:

Year of manufacture 1960

Drive LHD

Condition Used

Interior colour Grey

Exterior colour Blue

Gearbox Manual

This fine example, fitted from new with the 3.8 litre engine and the desirable overdrive gearbox was originally supplied to New York in early 1960. A matching numbers car that was previously in the collection of the renowned aesthete, Alain Dominique Perrin. M. Perrin was instrumental in the renaissance and international development of Cartier and many other luxury luxury brands during his tenure at the Richemont group. In good condition throughout, the engine and gearbox were overhauled and the overdrive replaced and the car was repainted in its current shade of blue over grey leather interior in 2007/8. Not only is it fitted with overdrive but also a modern addition of power assisted steering. With plenty of luggage space and a well fitting hood for less clement days this comfortable and long legged grand tourer is a wonderful way to travel.