Jaguar has a rich history in sports car production, and the XK150 marked the last hurrah for its “XK100” series before introducing the legendary E-Type. This XK150 rolled off the line in 1959 and is an original and unrestored survivor apart from a single repaint. It presents beautifully and is ready for some top-down touring with a new owner behind the wheel. If that’s a prospect you find difficult to resist, it is listed here on Craigslist in Newberg, Oregon. The cost of admission isn’t cheap, with the owner setting their price at $95,000.

Jaguar produced the XK150 in three body styles, with the rarest being the Open Two-Seater (OTS). Our feature car is one of those vehicles whose presentation and condition are hard to fault. The seller describes it as unrestored, although they admit it has received a past repaint in its original shade of Old English White. The paint shines beautifully, and like the panels, there are no visible flaws or defects. There is no evidence of rust, although a vehicle falling within this price range is worthy of an in-person inspection. The Black soft-top is in excellent condition, as is the exterior trim and glass. The XK rolls on a set of stunning chrome wire wheels in as-new condition. There are undoubtedly better XK150s in the current market. However, those cars generally climb beyond well $100,000, making an inspection worth the effort in this case.

Jaguar is renowned for its straight-six and V12 engines, although they have used other configurations in various models. This XK150 features the 3,442cc DOHC six-cylinder engine producing 190hp. The power feeds to the rear wheels via a five-speed overdrive transmission, allowing the car to cover the ¼ mile in 16.6 seconds before winding its way to 122mph. The seller states that the XK is numbers-matching, although they supply no information on its mechanical health. The engine bay presents superbly; if it is indicative, the Jag should run and drive well. Once again, questions like this would be worth asking of a seller who appears approachable.

If someone is paying a premium price for a car, they have the right to expect a luxurious feel. That is the case with the XK150. The buyer receives an interior trimmed in Blue leather with matching carpet. The dash offers a center section trimmed in contrasting leather that houses various gauges and switches. The interior continues the survivor theme and presents well for its age. The seat upholstery looks soft and inviting, although it wears the wrinkles and marks common for a material of this type and age. The base shade of the raw leather is visible through some of those creases. If I were to buy it, I would take the car to a leather specialist to investigate treatment options that might address that perceived shortcoming and prevent further deterioration. The dash looks excellent, while the gauges have clear lenses and markings. There aren’t a lot of optional extras, although the AM radio should provide entertainment on long journeys.

The Jaguar XK150 remained in production from 1967 until 1961, with 9,382 examples rolling off the line in Coventry, England. The rarest of the breed is the OTS, of which only 2,265 were produced. They remain highly sought today, with potential buyers willing to pay extraordinary prices for the right car. It is common to see them pass into six-figure territory, although the occasional nice example priced below $100,000 will appear on the market. That probably best describes this car, and while it isn’t cheap, it does appear competitive. The seller is unlikely to be overwhelmed by seething hordes beating down their door, but I suspect that if they are patient, the right person will eventually hand over the cash for this rare British classic.