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Jaguar XK150 3.8 Fixed Head Coupé 1959

Jaguar’s new XK150 fixed head coupé premiered alongside the drophead variant in 1957 as the last of Jaguar’s XK-series cars. As the swansong of the series, the XK150 featured upgrades and changes that engineers had adapted from both the XK120 and XK140. Many believe that the XK150, especially the FHC, was the most liveable of the three models.
Distinguishing an XK150 from its predecessors is simple, as the designers worked to mould the XK150’s body into a more conservative and subtle shape. The XK140’s sensual lines were smoothed out and Jaguar widened the car’s bonnet, enlarged the front grille, and fitted a single-piece curved windshield, which all added to its elegant appearance. On the inside, the door panels were made slightly thinner, which helped to increase the interior shape, and a leather dashboard replaced the walnut unit that was found in the XK120 and XK140.

Jaguar XK150 3.8 Fixed Head Coupé 1959

Mechanically, the XK150 benefitted from the addition of four-wheel disc brakes; this was the first time such a feature was ever fitted to a production car. In the case of the fixed head coupé, these changes certainly made for a wonderful grand touring car, as they created something that was just as exciting to look at as it was to drive for extended periods of time. In 1959, Jaguar further enhanced the XK150 by introducing the 3.8-litre engine to replace the existing 3.4-litre one, bringing total output to 220 horsepower.
According to its JDHT Certificate, this 1959 XK150 was built on 1 October 1959, finished in Cream with a Tan interior, and was outfitted with an automatic transmission. It was then shipped to Jaguar Cars New York, where it was delivered new to a Peggy Paige Walton. Today, the car is believed to have had just four owners since new, and it is in splendid mechanical and cosmetic condition. The car was the subject of a full, comprehensive, and photographically documented restoration, in which the paint and interior were restored to their original specification. It has accumulated just 325 miles since the restoration was completed in 2007 and has been very well maintained by its current owner since.