1960 Jaguar XK 150 FHC 3.8 S French registration Chassis no. T836900DN One of only 154 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) built, one of only 43 left-hand drive, and one of only 3 (!) sold new in France by importer Delecroix Royal Elysées. "One of the marque's most explosive cocktails", according to Bernard Viart! Definitely the best of the XKs, with its 265 bhp E-Type straight-port engine, its three carburettors and its limited-slip differential. Known history: the car was acquired second-hand in the 1970s by Dominique Martin, who raced it extensively in VHC, with success, notably in the 1980 Tour de France Auto; the car was bought in 2005 by the inimitable and successful Jean-François Bouzanquet, who also took part in three Tour Auto races in it, before selling it and buying it again in 2021. Invoice file since the 2000s, car followed and developed by Francis Trichet, the XK wizard, with engine (forged pistons, large-valve cylinder head, oil cooler, large-beam water cooler, expansion tank, racing clutch and overdrive), brakes (large callipers in particular), and running gear (including 15-inch triple-spoke wheels) prepared. Unique racing look, tribute paintwork to the legendary Jaguar XJR-9 Silk Cut du Mans, bespoke seats (original seats and An E-Type in XK guise: the ideal car for VHC racing at Peter Auto, including the Tour Auto (PTH to be renewed). Vehicle files and condition reports are available on request and must be consulted in full by bidders prior to the sale. French registration title One of only 154 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) built, one of only 43 left-hand drive, and one of only 3 (!) sold new in France by importer Delecroix Royal Elysées "One of the marque's most explosive cocktails', according to Bernard Viart! Definitely the best of the XKs, with its 265 hp E-Type engine with straight port cylinder head, its three carburettors and its limited slip differential Known history: the car was acquired secondhand in the 1970s by Dominique Martin, who raced it extensively in VHC, with success, notably in the 1980 Tour de France Auto; the car was bought in 2005 by the hilarious and successful Jean-François Bouzanquet, who also took part in three Tour Auto events, before selling it and buying it again in 2021 Invoice file since the 2000s, car followed and developed by Francis Trichet, the XK wizard, with engine (forged pistons, largevalve cylinder head, oil cooler, large-beam water cooler, expansion tank, racing clutch and overdrive), brakes (large callipers in particular), and running gear (including 15-inch triple-spoke wheels) prepared Unique racing look, colour scheme in homage to the legendary Le Mans Jaguar XJR-9 Silk Cut, bespoke seats (original seats and bumpers included in the sale); an E-Type in XK guise: the ideal car to race at Peter Auto, and in particular at the Tour Auto (HTP to be renewed)