Jaguar XK150 3.4 FHC 1959 for sale

JAGUAR XK 150 FHC LHD 1959 JAGUAR XK150 3.4 FHC LHD from 1959 CHASSIS N° S835242 ENGINE N° V2883-8 Very nice example of Jaguar XK150 coupe, year 1959, matching number. Rare left-hand drive. This car underwent a major body restoration in 2007: after complete disassembly, the car was sandblasted and repainted. The defects and wear of the bodywork were completely addressed. Many aesthetic elements have been changed: all chrome accessories, bumpers, grille, all rubber seals, the windshield.. The wheels as well. This is evidenced by a complete file of work tracking and parts orders. To date, the paint is well preserved with a slight patina that gives it a very pleasant retro look. The alignment of the openings is satisfactory. The chrome is shiny. Chassis side: underbody, floors, and longitudinal beams show no corrosion upon inspection. In terms of upholstery and interior, the dashboard is in good condition and the instrumentation is functional. The seats, certainly redone in the past, have a nice patina and you can see here and there some slight signs of wear due to time. The headliner is well preserved. The carpets, replaced, are in excellent condition. Engine side, it is equipped with its two original SU carburetors. The correspondence of the engine number on the plate and on the block is effective. The inspection confirmed that the starting, idle, acceleration, and exhaust are satisfactory. The compression readings confirm the good health of the engine: Cylinder 1: 9 bars / Cylinder 2: 9 bars / Cylinder 3 to 6: 9.5 bars The current owner maintains it as it should and a number of works have been carried out: - Overhaul of the front end (bearing, silent block..) - Overhaul of the clutch - Overhaul of the braking system - Overhaul of the steering rack (steering silent block replaced with a joint for optimal reliability) - Overhaul of the electrical system - Overhaul of the tank sealing For reliability reasons, some additions and modifications have been made: - installation of an additional electric fan - installation of an electric fuel pump - installation of an aluminum expansion tank - installation of a brake booster In short, a healthy, reliable car, restored just enough to maintain its period charm. Complete file available upon request Expertise Collection registration card Visible by appointment and on lift.