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17/02/2026 4:58 pm
WESTERN MODELS / A.M. RUF JAGUAR XK150 COUPE (AMR 01423) / SPIELWAREN DANHAUSEN
Back in the late 1980s, One of my early purchases of Jaguars was this A.M.Ruf, made in France version in white metal. I don't remember sharing this so here it is.
The Jaguar XK150, produced from 1957 to 1961, was the final evolution of the legendary XK sports car series, succeeding the XK140. It featured modernized styling with a wider body, a one-piece wraparound windshield, and superior, industry-leading four-wheel disc brakes. Available as a Fixed Head Coupé (FHC), Drophead Coupé (DHC), and Open Two-Seater (OTS/Roadster), it was renowned as a fast grand tourer.
A heavy metal model of a Jaguar XK150 painted in dark burgundy colour. Marked: JAGUAR XK 150 Ref: 49Base: Laurent TANCRÉ Version: A.M. RUF 02/03/83 Made in France by AMR. This is one of my favourite 1/43 pieces.
17/02/2026 6:17 pm
thats a beaty David, can see why its a favorite. Love the wheels.
17/02/2026 10:49 pm
Whoever designed the XKs and E-Type should have been knighted! Just GORGEOUS cars.
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17/02/2026 11:18 pm
Hi Jack and Ed,
Sir William Lyons, the company owner assisted by William Heynes, chief engineer, jointly designed the XK120, XK140 and XK150. Pretty amazing as neither had design training.
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18/02/2026 12:22 am
@david-green Really! That is incredible! Here are a few pics to enjoy. I have included two of my more affordable Jags as well. 😉
18/02/2026 1:40 am
I love the E-Type. I was once fortunate enough to drive a convertible.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
18/02/2026 6:37 am
Looks GREAT David. There isn't a Jaguar ever made that I didn't love. The XK trio are a favorite along with the E-Type. I even love the newer xk Jags. The 150 in that maroon shade, is terrific.
And thanks for the excellent pics Jack!
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18/02/2026 10:27 am
Nice Matchbox models that we both have.Your full sized Jaguars look wonderful. All cost a fortune now. I did buy a 1968 E-Type Coupe back in 1982 for $7200. Did not keep it long but like several other cars, wish that I had it today. Saw my car about 2008 at a local garage sans motor for sale at $20,000 and needing lots of care.
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18/02/2026 10:49 am
Hi Jack,
I forgot to add earlier that the Jaguar E-Type was designed by Malcom Sayer, an aerodynamicist and aero aeronautical engineer at Jaguar. He had previously worked in aviation and used friction flow mathematics to help him develop the streamlined body.
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18/02/2026 11:08 am
@david-green Thanks David! The aerodynamic aspect and background of the E-Type styling is certainly very evident!
Considering the Jaguar theme of this thread I would be remiss in not not mentioning my favorite Jag sedan, the MK II.
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