Equipment
3.8 liter XK150 S engine, black wire wheels, blackwall tires, fender mirrors, Lucas fog lights and tri-bar headlights, leather upholstery.
Condition
Thoughtfully modified and nearly indistinguishable from stock, until it starts up. Excellent paint, chrome, and interior. A clean, orderly and well-maintained enjoyable tour car.
Market commentary
Sold to the consignor at Christie's Pebble Beach auction in 1996 for $74,000 before installation of the XK150 S engine, good authority holds that it runs like a bear and has brakes, albeit drums, to match. The new owner (and underbidder) accorded it a 20% or so premium for the extra performance and the essentially impeccable presentation. The colors might have helped, because it looks menacing in black with matching wire wheels.