Jaguar XK 150 SE 3.4 Drophead Automatic, 1959 г.в.

Jaguar XK150 SE 3.4 Drophead Automatic1959 Jaguar XK150 SE 3.4-Litre Drophead CoupéBuilt in Coventry in September 1958 and registered/titled as a 1959 modelChassis number S837709BWLeft-Hand DriveOriginally built for the export / North American marketLong-standing California historyOriginal California Certificate of Title availableSpecial Equipment (SE) specification3.4-litre / 3,442 cc DOHC inline six-cylinder XK engineApproximately 210 bhp at 5,500 rpmApproximately 293 Nm / 216 lb-ft of torqueTwin SU carburettorsEngine number V5438-8Factory Borg-Warner automatic transmissionThe “BW” suffix in the chassis number confirms the factory automatic specificationRear-wheel driveFour-wheel Dunlop disc brakes with servo assistanceCentre-lock chrome wire wheelsExterior finished in Old English WhiteRed leather interiorBlack canvas soft topBody number P6931Gearbox number 1175215Smiths MPH instrumentationCurrently displaying 63,572 milesDocumented at 62,570 miles in California in 2011Only approximately 1,002 miles added since the documented 2011 recordThe same chassis S837709BW was already documented in the international XK registry in 2011Approximately 2,670 XK150 Drophead Coupés were producedRare and desirable combination of LHD + Drophead Coupé + SE specification + factory automatic transmissionElegant period colour combination of Old English White over Red leatherA particularly refined version of Jaguar’s final XK-generation grand tourerHistory of the Jaguar XK150Introduced in 1957, the Jaguar XK150 was the third and final evolution of Jaguar’s legendary XK sports-car family, following the XK120 and XK140.It featured a more modern and wider body, a distinctive one-piece curved windscreen, improved interior comfort and significantly better braking thanks to four-wheel disc brakes, technology developed from Jaguar’s successful competition programme.The Drophead Coupé was the more luxurious open version of the XK150, combining the performance of Jaguar’s famous XK straight-six engine with wind-up windows, a fully lined folding roof and greater comfort for long-distance touring.The 3.4-litre SE version produced around 210 bhp, offering strong performance for the period.The XK150 represented the ultimate development of Jaguar’s original post-war sports-car concept and remained in production until 1961, when it was succeeded by the revolutionary Jaguar E-Type.Any more pictures, under the car, video calling, do not hesitate.Visible only on appointment, we speak English / Dutch / French / Italian / GermanFor further information , please contact us +32 2 681 81 00 / Whatsapp +32 477 42 53 19