1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8L Drophead Coupe
Presentation
This 1960 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe underwent a color change to red with a black soft top over black leather as part of a refurbishment completed prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 2020. Subsequent work has involved resealing the 3.8-liter inline-six, adding a PerTronix electronic ignition, fitting a Bell stainless-steel exhaust system, installing Wilwood front disc brakes, and more as detailed below. The car wears Lucas driving lights as well as 16″ knock-off wire wheels and is equipped with dual SU carburetors along with a BorgWarner three-speed automatic transmission. Inside, adjustable seats are accompanied by a heater as well as Smiths and Lucas instrumentation. This XK150 is now offered on dealer consignment by K2 Motorcars—a BaT Local Partner —with a tool kit, a vehicle handbook, a copy of a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, service records from current ownership, and a clean Florida title.
This 1960 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe underwent a color change to red with a black soft top over black leather as part of a refurbishment completed prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 2020. Subsequent work has involved resealing the 3.8-liter inline-six, adding a PerTronix electronic ignition, fitting a Bell stainless-steel exhaust system, installing Wilwood front disc brakes, and more as detailed below. The car wears Lucas driving lights as well as 16″ knock-off wire wheels and is equipped with dual SU carburetors along with a BorgWarner three-speed automatic transmission. Inside, adjustable seats are accompanied by a heater as well as Smiths and Lucas instrumentation. This XK150 is now offered on dealer consignment by K2 Motorcars—a BaT Local Partner —with a tool kit, a vehicle handbook, a copy of a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, service records from current ownership, and a clean Florida title.
Finished from the factory in Cream, the car was repainted red as part of the aforementioned refurbishment. The black folding soft top was replaced in 2020, and the car is further equipped with a one-piece windshield, side mirrors, Lucas driving lights, fog lights, and full-width chrome bumpers with overriders. LED taillamp bulbs were added in January 2025.
The 16″ knock-off wire wheels are wrapped with 185-width Vredestein Sprint Classic tires that were mounted in 2025, per the seller. The car was specified from the factory with four-wheel disc brakes and was fitted with Wilwood alloy calipers and stainless-steel braided lines up front in January 2025.
The re-trimmed interior houses adjustable seats trimmed in black leather, which extends to the upper dash. Interior appointments include a cabin heater, a defroster, wind-up side windows, door storage pockets, a locking gloebox and a folding rear bulkhead. Dynamat insulation was installed under the black carpets in January 2025.
The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock as well as a 140-mph speedometer alongside gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and water temperature as well as a Lucas ammeter. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.
The 3.8-liter inline-six featured dual SU HD6 carburetors from the factory for a rating of 220 horsepower. Work since 2021 has involved the following:
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Bids & Comments
WWII-Jeep
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:01
Bid in the amount of $61,000
britwheels64
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:01
Bid in the amount of $60,000
WWII-Jeep
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:01
Bid in the amount of $59,000
britwheels64
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:01
Bid in the amount of $58,250
WWII-Jeep
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:00
Bid in the amount of $57,500
britwheels64
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:00
Bid in the amount of $55,000
tyefish
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:00
I cant beleive this is t higher!!! Amazing car, i have the same car and auto one year newer!! This is a steal at this price!!
k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 31, 2026 · 20:59
Such a beautiful design!
k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 31, 2026 · 20:56
5 minutes remaining!
WWII-Jeep
Bid
Jul 31, 2026 · 20:44
Bid in the amount of $52,100
jagnaut
Jul 29, 2026 · 03:07
@Woseknows. The burled wood center panel has never been original and came off a period 3,4L Jaguar sedan ( 1955-59). The leaper was an option and the current/last owner simply took it off and installed a proper center molding. He also reinstalled the top molding above windshield which was missing on the previous sales offer.
For the radio, who needs to listen to a radio from a dismal speaker- if an original radio is still fitted- vs the roaring sound of the dual exhaust? Anyhow, fitting an original radio on an automatic car had to be akward as the location on a 4 speed is right where the automatic black plastic control is fitted- the space without the chrome molding is where it was normally fitted. The car seems in excellent shape over all but still has minor cosmetic improvements possible for its next curator, but will be great fun to enjoy. GLWTA.
For the radio, who needs to listen to a radio from a dismal speaker- if an original radio is still fitted- vs the roaring sound of the dual exhaust? Anyhow, fitting an original radio on an automatic car had to be akward as the location on a 4 speed is right where the automatic black plastic control is fitted- the space without the chrome molding is where it was normally fitted. The car seems in excellent shape over all but still has minor cosmetic improvements possible for its next curator, but will be great fun to enjoy. GLWTA.
Astonman76
Bid
Jul 28, 2026 · 08:31
Bid in the amount of $50,007
Astonman76
Jul 28, 2026 · 08:30
If it’s not leaking at least a little something, it’s not a Jaguar.
ALFcar
Bid
Jul 28, 2026 · 08:30
Bid in the amount of $45,000
Astonman76
Bid
Jul 28, 2026 · 08:29
Bid in the amount of $43,007
k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 28, 2026 · 07:41
@Woseknows Yes photo 28 does show rubbing from emblem, which does have paint chipping. Same with photos 44 and 74. Looks like emblems and trim have rubbed through the paint.
Woseknows
Jul 28, 2026 · 07:24
On picture 28 is the emblem crooked and is the paint chipped?
Picture 36 is that from trunk carport ?
Pictures 44 and 74 looks like paint chipped or is that shadows?
Picture 36 is that from trunk carport ?
Pictures 44 and 74 looks like paint chipped or is that shadows?
k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 28, 2026 · 07:08
Cyl 1-188psi
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k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 28, 2026 · 06:52
@Woseknows The wood finished trim and Leeper are not with the vehicle. As for paint defects, none are present on exterior body panels. Vehicles paint is in great shape and looks very well taken care of. As for the speaker cover, we believe the vehicle had a radio at some point in its life. Currently no radio is installed. For everyone who was asking for compression test numbers, we will post momentarily!
Woseknows
Jul 28, 2026 · 01:31
In the listing for the 2020 sale it showed a finished wood instrument panel and a Jaguar Leeper on hood. Are they still available? It also listed several paint defects. Have they been corrected? Also it looks like the cubbyhole on dashboard has like a speaker cover. What is that and since it has a radio antenna, does it have a radio?
ALFcar
Bid
Jul 27, 2026 · 18:42
Bid in the amount of $42,500
WWII-Jeep
Jul 26, 2026 · 21:00
@MGB6 thank you! I thought the drophead also came with a tonneau, but wasn't sure.
MGB6
Jul 26, 2026 · 20:33
Boot or hood cover is all they came with, which covers the convertible top.
MGB6
Jul 26, 2026 · 20:28
A Tonneau cover covers the driver and passenger compartment.
Pennoak
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 17:57
Bid in the amount of $40,000
k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 26, 2026 · 17:55
@WWII-Jeep We will perform a compression test Monday and post results! Yes there is a tonneau cover for the convertible top.
@Pennoak The car had a full engine out service. While that was being done they upgraded the radiator and fan for optimal cooling.
@Pennoak The car had a full engine out service. While that was being done they upgraded the radiator and fan for optimal cooling.
Pennoak
Jul 26, 2026 · 17:01
@K2motorcars
The only time I’ve seen aluminum radiators installed was because the cars were overheating. Why did they do it on this one?
The only time I’ve seen aluminum radiators installed was because the cars were overheating. Why did they do it on this one?
WWII-Jeep
Jul 26, 2026 · 15:20
@k2motorcars does this have a tonneau cover?
WWII-Jeep
Jul 26, 2026 · 15:17
@k2motorcars could you compression test and post the photos?
k2motorcars (The Seller)
Jul 26, 2026 · 14:14
@Woseknows All instruments, lights, doors and windows work properly. No oil leaks are present at this time. Transmission shifts like a dream, transmission pan does have very minimal seepage. Minimal surface rust is present on undercarriage components, we do our best to photograph all undercarriage areas. No known defects are present at this time. Vehicle runs, drives, and stops great! The car is ready for its next adventure.
the.jag.man
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 13:35
Bid in the amount of $33,333
WWII-Jeep
Jul 26, 2026 · 11:50
Beautiful car! I think I found the 2020 sale here:
https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/0520/lots/r0095-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38litre-drophead-coupe/#/smallgallery2_1210785
https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/0520/lots/r0095-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38litre-drophead-coupe/#/smallgallery2_1210785
Tocatta
Jul 26, 2026 · 10:43
Nice to see the alum radiator painted black.. very nice
Tocatta
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 10:41
Bid in the amount of $25,000
Capt._Doug
Jul 26, 2026 · 07:36
All the modifications done only increase the driving ease and experience. This motorcar appears to be ready for some real road trips.
Certainly looks to be a thoughtful and well maintained upgraded driver.
Can't really go wrong with the change of livery, Red is always an eye catching color on these classic British sporting vehicles.
Certainly looks to be a thoughtful and well maintained upgraded driver.
Can't really go wrong with the change of livery, Red is always an eye catching color on these classic British sporting vehicles.
the.jag.man
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 05:03
Bid in the amount of $22,222
Woseknows
Jul 26, 2026 · 04:46
Do all instruments, lights, doors s and windows work as they should? Any oil leaks? Transmission shift as it should? Any rust? Any known defects?
ssd410
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 03:42
Bid in the amount of $15,000
Astonman76
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 02:03
Bid in the amount of $2,007
Honus13
Bid
Jul 26, 2026 · 01:13
Bid in the amount of $1,500
70_duster
Jul 26, 2026 · 01:11
One of the best looking cars ever. GLWTA!
TXricker
Jul 26, 2026 · 01:07
Very nice!
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