A one-of-a-kind period-correct alloy racer: a bespoke aluminium XK120 racing body, modelled on the Jaguar racers of the 1950s, custom-fitted to a restored XK150 chassis, then rebuilt throughout for reliability and modern usability.
Vehicle Overview
| Make & Model | 1958 Jaguar XK150 Roadster Special |
|---|---|
| Body | Bespoke lightweight aluminium XK120 racing style |
| Chassis | Restored XK150, body custom-fitted |
| Engine | Original matching-number unit, fully overhauled |
| Transmission | Upgraded Borg-Warner 5-speed |
| Carburettors | New SU, modified for performance |
| Location | Netherlands |
| Price | €250,000, euro or Bitcoin |
The Photographs
Twenty-one photographs, including the car out on vintage rallies across Europe where its current owner has been using it.
Worth Knowing
The car was imported into the Netherlands in 2005 as a dismantled restoration project, arriving with the chassis, braking system and suspension already restored.
The current owner then sourced a bespoke aluminium XK120 body in Switzerland, expertly modelled after the Jaguar racing bodies of the 1950s, and had it custom-fitted to the restored XK150 chassis. What followed was a no-expense-spared transformation to period-correct racing specification.
It is not a garage ornament: the current owner and his wife have used it on vintage rallies across Europe, which is where several of the photographs were taken.
There is no convertible top. Weather protection is a custom tonneau cover and the twin Brooklands aeroscreens.
Body and Powertrain
- Special lightweight aluminium XK120 racing-style body
- Body custom-fitted to the restored XK150 chassis
- Original matching-number engine included, fully overhauled
- Reliability-focused internal upgrades
- Custom aluminium oil sump
Mechanical Upgrades
- New SU carburettors, modified for enhanced performance
- Upgraded Borg-Warner 5-speed gearbox
- Technical components rebuilt or replaced throughout
- New wire wheels with new tyres
- Complete new wiring harness
Performance and Reliability
- Upgraded cooling system
- Upgraded clutch system
- Custom stainless-steel performance exhaust
- New aluminium fuel tank with racing filler cap
- Lightweight racing-style pedal box
Interior and Cosmetic Detailing
- Full leather interior with period-style racing bucket seats
- Leather-wrapped dashboard with original-style instruments
- Moto-Lita sports steering wheel
- Twin Brooklands aeroscreens with an added Perspex wind deflector
- All lighting, grille and trim replaced with period-accurate replicas
- Original-style spotlights installed
- Custom tonneau cover, no convertible top
Documentation
- Fully documented with comprehensive restoration records
- Detailed list of mechanical and cosmetic modifications
- Accompanied by technical drawings and parts documentation
