This is a long shot but I’m trying to find out who owned an XKSS on the Main Line in 1960. I was a 13 year old with a passion for cars, especially European, living in Gladwyne. Around the corner was a guy who tolerated my company while he ported and polished the head on his TD. Around 6am one morning I heard an engine. I knew it wasn’t a TD. I threw on my clothes and ran down the street and there was the most beautiful car I had ever seen-an XKSS! The owner was very gracious and showed me around the car; the expansion chamber exhaust, the right hand drive. then he offered me a ride! We drove around Maplecrest Circle, surely waking everyone. It was marvelous! Obviously it left a lasting impression on me!
As I recall the owner was only eight or none years older than me and might still be kicking tires. If I could track him down I’d love to belatedly thank him for one of the most memorable rides in my life.
Thank you

 

It might be possible if we know the color of the XKSS.

 

Thank you for your reply. I’m almost certain it was BRG.

 

Go to XK Data and search in the C and D type data area. We sponsor that site. The history of the cars are there as well as a lot of names you may recognize the one you seek!