1959 Jaguar XK150S 3.8-Litre Drophead Coupé

T827482DNroadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.8L inline-six, 'S' tune, ~265 bhp, with overdrive
Colour: British Racing Green

A 1959 Jaguar XK150S 3.8-litre Drophead Coupé, chassis T827482DN, representing the ultimate XK150 configuration with its high-output 265bhp engine and overdrive gearbox. One of only 69 right-hand drive examples in this specification, it was delivered new through Rossleigh of Edinburgh and has retained its original British Racing Green coachwork and suede green interior throughout its life. The car underwent a comprehensive ground-up restoration over approximately eight years, carried out by multiple specialist firms.

Ownership

2022-04-10Auction sale
Sold £150,000 (≈ $188K)
Bonhams catalogue lot →
1959 →Factory delivery
Rossleigh, Edinburgh
partial documentation
Edinburgh dealership that received the car new from the factory; first point of supply in the ownership chain.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Alex Sibbald of Ratho, Midlothian
partial documentation
Scottish owner based near Edinburgh; preceded the current long-term owner in the chain of custody.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current vendor
full documentation
Has held the car for over four decades; commissioned a comprehensive ground-up restoration carried out in stages by specialist firms, with detailed records kept throughout.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Multiple specialists: Leaping Cats Ltd (chassis), AFC Howell (re-chroming), BAS International (upholstery and trim), Auto Sparks (wiring), Classic Restorations (finishing)
Multi-stage ground-up restoration spanning roughly eight years, with each phase assigned to a specialist considered best suited for that particular task. Work included chassis restoration, re-chroming, full re-upholstery and re-trim, new wiring looms, and final finishing. A conversion to 12-volt electrics was also completed. Extensive records of parts and works are on file.
Restoration was overseen with guidance from the Technical Director of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club. The car was stored on axle stands inside a protective car bubble between stages.

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