Launched in May 1957, the Jaguar XK150 was the last model in a family that had earned itself road and race respect the world over. A two model range was announced at first – a fixedhead coupe and a drophead coupe; customers hoping for an open two seat roadster would have to wait until the following year. Visible differences were clear – the wing line was raised, the bonnet was widened and given a grille treatment similar to the 3.4 litre saloon, and the windscreen on the coupe was moved forwards by four inches. The coupe also gained a revised, and much more delicate glass arrangement. As with the XK140 though, the wheelbase and overall dimensions of the car
