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This exquisite Black Jaguar XK150 SE Convertible with black top and red leather interim is color correct, with a numbers matching drivetrain and and was restored to an extensive level to be showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours De Elegance in 2007. This black1961 XK150SE Drophead Coupe convertible is one of only 79 built in 1961, the final year of production and only a handful of cars were factory optioned with 3.8 liter SE engine a numbers matching 3.8 liter engine. The exceptional black Jaguar has undergone an extensive concours mechanical and cosmetic restoration according Jaguar standard completed for the Blackhawk collection before being sold to Hall of Fame National radio host Dr. Michael Savage who had over 20 million listener in over 400 radio stations across the country none as one of the most famous radio personalities. This Pedigree Jaguar is authenticated by its official Jaguar Heritage Certificate, owners manual and maintenance records durning Dr. Savages ownership.
The mirror black exterior was professionally painted over a structurally beautiful Jaguar body with excellent line and panel fitment and jeweled with correct show quality chrome and stainless. The lush red leather interior is stunning with correct dash and instrumentation and is an absolute pleasure to drive in comfort unlike the smaller XK models. The prestigious black British sports car is rolling on newer chrome spoke nock off wheels and whitewall radial jaw dropping elegant good looks.
The 4-speed Moss gearbox shifts easily and accurately through the gears with a recently installed new clutch. The suspension is tight with a recent set of adjustable Spax shocks all-around, polyurethane bushings including upper and lower control arm bushings and sway bar mounts. It has excellent 4-wheel disc brakes, just serviced including a new master cylinder, reservoir, rotors, and hoses. The car rides nicely on 16" chrome wire wheels wrapped in 6.50/R16 Coker Classic radial whitewalls.
The exterior finish is smooth as glass and ripple-free with brilliant depth and shine. The glass, rubber, chrome, stainless and cloth hood look to have been re-commissioned at the time of the restoration and show well with just mild aging as should be expected. This pretty old Jaguar has a lovely overall appearance and feeling to it.
The interior is beautiful and comfortable. The leather, panels, dash, gauges, chrome, headliner, and rugs are in very nice condition and pleasing for even long drives. The convergence of high-quality materials wreak of that intoxicating classic British scent that can only be experienced in a vintage Jaguar. The hood folds down easily, and there is a matching boot cover for top-down cruising. This lovely XK150 is a wonderfully comfortable car to ride in, pleasing to its lucky passengers' senses.
This is a rare opportunity to own the only 3.8-litre XK150 DHC presently for sale in the US with the added cache of major celebrity ownership.
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| Miles: | 302mi |
| Exterior color: | Red |
| Interior color: | Black |
| Stock #: | 5148 |
| Exterior color: | White |
| Interior color: | Red |
| Stock #: | 5200 |
| Exterior color: | Red |
| Interior color: | Black |
| Stock #: | 5220 |
| Exterior color: | Black |
| Interior color: | Black |
| Stock #: | 5267 |