'Transcontinental' Jaguar XK150 to be sold in Sydney this October

Launched in 1958, the XK150 was the final evolution of the XK120 that took the motoring world by storm when launced at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1948. The 150 benefitted from Jaguar's racetrack advances with the C and D-Type racers, and carried over some of the features,like disc brakes, that had been tested and proven on the racecars. The XK150 also featured a one-piece wrap around windscreen and lighter doors.

The lot offered by Sotheby's this October - chassis number S830838DN - was completed on 1 July 1958, dispatched from the Factory on 23 July 1958 to Jaguar Cars, New York, and delivered to its first owner in January 1959. The car stayed in the USA for almost three decades before it was exported to Australia in August 1988. Sometime after, the car was restored and converted to right hand drive, eventually going back on the road in 2002.

This 'special Equipment' Jaguar XK150 roadster with overdrive was originally fitted with the 3.4 litre engine, but during its restoration was upgraded with a more powerful 's' model engine with triple SU carburettors. Beautifully finished in silver with a black convertible top and interior, the XK150 presents extremely well and is claimed to come with good provenance.

The XK150 will be part of a small, select group of cars, including a 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado convertible and the Brock "Dakar Car" - the last race vehicle built for the Aussie champion - to be offered by Sotheby's Australia at their 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars by Public Tender' event in Sydney on October 15. All consignments will be on display at 7 Anderson Street, Double Bay NSW, between October 13-15.

Further details available at www.sothebysaustralia.com.au