2015-03-09 05:27:58 | Peter Ingram writes:

An exciting find. Good numbers. Only 2 later cars of this model are known to survive 171 and 172

2018-08-22 14:47:55 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/18
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/LF18/London/lots/r0074-1961-jaguar-xk-150-38-roadster ...

Auction description:
Lot Number 157
1961 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Roadster
£135,000 - £165,000
RM | Sotheby's - LONDON 2018 - Offered on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Chassis No. S 832170 DN
Engine No. VA 2284-8
Documents: French Certificat d'Immatriculation

One of just 36 LHD XK 150 3.8 Roadster models
Matching-numbers example, with original engine
Beautiful example of Jaguar's final and most popular XK-series

On offer today is a left-hand-drive model, late-production example chassis S 832170 DN, which is without question the ultimate expression of performance of Jaguar's renowned XK-series, as it incorporated virtually every development and improvement that had been discovered in over a decade of production. Most important is the added horsepower and performance of the venerable Jaguar 3.8-liter straight-six, which makes for comfortable highway cruising.

Completed in November 1960, chassis S 832170 DN retains its original and classic colour scheme of black exterior with a red interior. Distributed to Jaguar Cars in New York, the XK 150 eventually made its way back to Europe, where it was restored several years ago.

Now presented beautifully and accompanied by Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this 1961 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Roadster is an excellent example of one of the rarest variants of the Jaguar XK line and holds a special place in Jaguar history.