1959 Jaguar XK150s RETRO DRIVE REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- MotoMan finally drives one of the Classic Cars that have been sitting in the back of the Hangar for almost 3 years: The 1959 Jaguar XK150 S. As with the XK120 and the XK140 that came before it, this Jaguar XK150S has the Jaguar XK inline 6 cylinder engine and as we learn, has some other high tech for the day features. In between driving this Jaguar XK 150 S around LA, we play a round of our new game, #OptionsGameSenior
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I know you don't get the views with the classic car reviews, but I love em. Thank you for doing them.
Im in my early 20s but I love classic cars. Cars are just another form of timeless art.
One thing that's always mentioned about the XK engine, is that it worked perfectly in race cars, sports cars and saloons. One of the classic power plants! I love that the AJ6 motor in my XJ40 is a direct descendant of this magnificent lump.
I like this guy nice and calm and full of knowledge and genuine enjoyment
Motoman, a truly kind and thoughtful friend you are sir. What a burden you take on by driving such a gloriously gorgeous piece of history to local shows. George I'm loving this new format of alternating new and classic car reviews. The podcast is good, but the classic European cars are magnificent sir. Thank you.
Needs to be seen abd driven a pure work of art
Good video and good info, I grew up with jaguars and still love them and presently own a 40G. One point where you are wrong is the engagement of the overdrive in that you do not use the clutch, The overdrive is built with epicyclic gears and cone clutches witch operate via a soenoid and the switch on the dash much like an auto box.
I briefly had an XK150 roadster in 1968. Got it for cheap from someone who had gone through the engine, but it needed some cylinder head repair. DOHC was new to me, but it turned our fine. Totaled it a few weeks later, with no compensation. Yes, that engine is a real torquer. It got stuck in 3rd gear once, and could pull away without much effort. That one had no convertible top, just a tonneau cover.
You are indeed a good friend to help out driving that car when you could be at home mowing the lawn or other very important tasks! Great video. Thank you from just near where this car was made!
Such a nice car. I was a passenger once in a perfectly restored 1950 MK120 and we went on the Autobahn. It was a bit scary I have to admit, given the age of the car. 200 km/h top speed and we did 170 km/h. Great fun.
Absolutely gorgeous.
I have a sudden urge to listen to Chris De Burgh.
What a timeless beauty, its in an impeccable shape too.
M, you're a good & thoughtful friend. Not only you're giving this masterpiece the exercises it deserves, you're showing the world a timeless beauty from a bygone era where cars were work of art & not merely appliances, much respect.
On a side note, funny you mention Morgan, in my TH-cam feed the video literally above yours is Carfection's Morgan video lol.
As always, excellent work. M.
What a perfect car. Thank you for this video. Not even the socks could distract me from this beauty.
My Dad had a 120M. Sold it before I was born, but I have photos. He had a ‘57 T-Bird that I was able to drive - and YES, those cars had much play in their steering. And I bet the disk brakes in that Jaguar are loads better than the drums in that T-Bird. Anyway - thanks for the review.
Great review, I car I used to own! The overdrive is not electronic, it's is just switched on electrically.
Wow. I had a 62 xk150s. Wonderful car.
Very good review. Leapers do not belong on Jaguar sporting cars such as XKs and XJS's. All of those cars feature "growler" medallions and "leapers" are for saloons.
Loving these videos. I have wondered about that car for a long time. Yes, the lady in red. I also like the tech depths you go into with these reviews.
George, you are a good friend indeed! Lol. Great review. Constantly amazed by your in-depth knowledge on classic cars. Love it!
Just watched a video of an xk120 being driven, although only a few years younger the XK150 does seem a lot more refined already in terms of its driving experience, although not as pretty. I just love the deep downward swoop on the side profile of the 120. This car is also in much better condition than the 120 in the tedward video, although the sportier exhaust on that sounds amazing. I'd definitely want to hear the intake and exhaust on any car with an XK engine lol.
Also the ending was amazing! I laughed so hard. Keep up the strong endings.
You are such a good friend George ;) , so much sacrifice for your friend to move his "red horse" around - which is comic but true, if it's not driven it will rot. It is not my taste and I don't even want to imagine having a crash with it - it's a pre-war concept car, although built after the war. I like the Gullwing or 356 though from this era. Great review thank you
love it - great to see a comparison of XKE vs XK150
The novel "The Odessa File" brought me here. This make and model was Peter Miller's ride as he was tailgating an SS baddie - and another SS Baddie was tailgating him...
Found one of these yesterday. REALLY rough condition. Seeing you out in the wonderful red/tan iteration it makes me want to make an offer. It would be soooooo much work to bring it back. Hmmmmmm.
One of the finest autos ever.
Newer sub. I found you through your excellent Targa 4S review. I bought it. 2017 coming my way and thanks for your help!
You are indeed a very good friend. Great review. Cheers
That's a beautiful vehicle...
Another great car review. Well since the Jaguar is making xk-ss again it looks there is something in these cars. Can't wait for the next episode. Keep up the good work. Are we going to see your take on the "new" Morgan plus 4 and plus 6?
Beauty
Best part,no crazy Phd required gizmos.
i had an XK 150 S back in 1969-70. Spent a lot fixing it up, new interior, badges, re-chroming. Ran out of time and $$ and had to sell. Wonder if it's still around somewhere.
Brilliant and no grounds crew with a crank ;Hand starting/propeller swinging.. Contact ..engine stalls less worries . and a lolvy drive day....[not to mench other presenters..the clutch on some very new cars makes ones leg dead at too young an age..should not need a visit to the gym and weight training to operate the ankle to the knee to the hip after and before warm ups liek a 5k]
Motoman, you're a good fella to throw yourself into the briar patch and drive this car for its owner in absentia. One question for you. If you were going to take a U.S. Grand Tour, Maine to SoCal, which car would you take? You and a significant other, cost is no option. I would pick either a Bentley GT, or a Merc S560 coupe. You?
I'm not sure I agree with you!
You said 2d most beautiful Jaguar.
I guess the E type is your no 1, right?
I think I like this one better.
One of life's disappointments is that I'm too tall to fit comfortably in the car...yes, I've tried.
What other pounds are there apart from British? No other countries use the pound as currency.
You have been reviewing new mass produced cars when you have this???
The “leaper”was NEVER fitted as standard to the XK sports cars for one very good reason : it detracts from from the stunning lines.
William Lyons knew exactly what he was doing with these designs - and if the “leaper” was an improvement Lyons would have had them fitted. The lily can not be guilded !
Agricultural? It’s funny so many modern US cars have lief springs suspension
Where were the full views of the car ... outside full side views, walk arounds, etc.??? ... sheesh!!!!!!!!
You are a beautiful person to exercise that vintage Jaguar, that’s not yours 👍🏻
Love whine out of gearbox
Its pronounced Jag-u-are not Jag- waar
It's Jag u ar!!!! Not Jagwar! Please pronounce it properly.