1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Drophead Coupe (more pics below 👇)
Roll-up door windows appeared for the first time across the XK line when Jaguar introduced its third and final iteration in 1957.
The XK 150 brought more refined styling through a one-piece curved windshield, taller front fenders, and a wider chrome grille, moving beyond the split-screen design of earlier models. Drophead coupes featured insulated convertible tops and vent windows for improved weather protection.
Late 1959 brought the most significant mechanical upgrade when Jaguar fitted the 231 cubic inch (3.8-liter) dual overhead cam straight-six derived from the Mark IX saloon. In the XK 150, this enlarged engine was offered exclusively in S specification, producing 265 horsepower.
Twin SU carburetors fed the inline-six, mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The added power offset the XK 150’s increased weight compared to earlier XK models, enabling top speeds exceeding 130 mph.
Production concluded in October 1960 after 9,382 total units, with 2,672 wearing drophead coupe bodywork. The XK 150 rode on a 102-inch wheelbase and was equipped with four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes as standard equipment, providing exceptional stopping power for the era.
Chrome wire wheels were a popular option and commonly specified on export models.
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