1958 Jaguar XK 150 S 3.4 Roadster
- Engine
- 3.4L inline-six with triple SU carburetors, uprated cams, and lightened flywheel, 250 hp
- Colour
- British Racing Green
A 1958 Jaguar XK 150 S 3.4 Roadster, originally finished in Carmen Red and distributed to Jaguar Cars New York, believed to be among roughly 200 factory-fitted close-ratio gearbox examples. Following a five-year comprehensive restoration completed in 1997 by Olde York Classics, the car was refinished in British Racing Green with a biscuit leather interior. It subsequently dominated concours competition, earning over 82 awards including five consecutive perfect scores at JCNA National Concours Championships between 2009 and 2013.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$176,000
- 1992 → 2014Private saleJohn Spillmanfull documentation
Commissioned a thorough restoration by Olde York Classics of York, Pennsylvania, completed around 1997; refinished in British Racing Green with biscuit leather interior. Documented via JCNA scoring sheets and event attendance records.
- 2014 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Purchased from Spillman and maintained the car to concours standard; holds JDHT certificate and supporting documentation.
- Date unknownFirst US owner (pre-1990s Pennsylvania area)none documentation
Car reportedly raced in the US and Australia before returning to the Pennsylvania region by the early 1990s; no specific owner identified for this period.
Competition
- 1997-10-01AACAAACA National Fall MeetPerfect score, First Junior award
First concours outing after the five-year restoration was completed.
- 1998JCNAJCNA National Concours ChampionshipFirst place, over 99.9 points
First of multiple consecutive championship victories; car scored above 99.9 points six times from 1998 through 2008.
- 2009JCNAJCNA National Concours ChampionshipFirst place, perfect score of 100
Beginning of five consecutive perfect-score championship wins running through 2013.
- —Racing in the United States
Car reportedly entered in competition within the US at an unspecified period prior to the early 1990s.
- —Racing in Australia
Car reportedly competed in Australia at an unspecified time before returning to Pennsylvania.
- —Eastern Concours of the United StatesAward winner
One of 82 additional events at which the car earned awards between 1997 and 2010.
- —Greenwich Concours d'EleganceAward winner
Among the events contested during the post-restoration concours campaign.
- —Radnor Hunt Concours d'EleganceAward winner
Car appeared twice at this event during its concours campaign.
- —AACAAACA Senior Award eventPerfect score, Senior Award
Achieved the AACA Senior Award with a perfect score at an unspecified point during the concours campaign.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1992RestorationOlde York Classics
Comprehensive ground-up restoration commissioned by John Spillman and carried out by Olde York Classics, encompassing a thorough mechanical overhaul and fitment of period-correct components including proper 'J' headlamps, original rear-spring gaiters, a correct period radio, and an original owner's manual with maintenance chart.
Work began in 1992 and the car was completed and ready for use in 1997, representing a five-year effort. Exterior colour was changed to British Racing Green; interior was retrimmed in biscuit leather with a matching hood.
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