1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8-Litre Roadster
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six, triple 2-inch SU carburettors, 265 bhp with overdrive
- Colour
- Old English White
Chassis T820063DN is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 'S' 3.8-litre Roadster — among the rarest of all XK variants, being one of just 24 right-hand-drive examples built in this configuration. Finished in Old English White over red leather and delivering 265bhp through an overdrive gearbox, it was delivered new in March 1960 via Henlys of West Hounslow. The car has been continuously maintained rather than restored, retains matching numbers and colours, and is accompanied by an Operating, Maintenance and Service Book bearing the signature of Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons.
Ownership
- 2019-04-07Auction saleSold £180,000 (≈ $225K)
- 1960-03-07 → 1965Factory deliveryR A Hellmuthfull documentation
First registered owner; vehicle delivered via Henlys Ltd of West Hounslow. Car finished in Old English White with red leather interior.
- 1965 → 1972Acquisition unknownMr Chandler of Hertfordpartial documentation
Commissioned Caxton Engineering Company for substantial refurbishment work in 1972 prior to selling.
- 1972 → 1973-08-01Private saleMr Ballisatpartial documentation
Brief period of ownership before passing the car to the next owner.
- 1973-08-01 → 1999-02-01Private saleMr Woodley of Cardifffull documentation
Enthusiastic owner for approximately 26 years who maintained thorough records of mileage, journeys, and servicing; car achieved several concours victories during this period.
- 1999-02-01 → 2002-08-01Private saleMr Hughes of Hampshirefull documentation
Commissioned Cambridge Motorsport for substantial mechanical refurbishment in 1999 and again in 2000 for engine and gearbox overhaul; entered the car in the 2000 Australian Classic Adelaide Rally.
- 2002-08-01 → 2006-12-01Private saleMr Presslandpartial documentation
Engaged marque specialists Guy Broad to rebuild the cylinder head and renew brake components.
- 2006-12-01 → 2011Acquisition unknownUnidentified owner preceding current vendorpartial documentation
Installed tracking and battery charging systems; had the engine rebuilt by Guy Broad in July 2010.
- 2011 →AuctionProminent UK-based private collectorfull documentation
Purchased at a UK auction; subsequently commissioned CKL Developments for extensive mechanical work including full engine service, carburettor rebuild, fuel line replacement, and hood restoration.
Competition
- 1976-09-01XK150 Champion Concours Cup, Sudeley Castle XK Day1st — XK150 Champion Concours Cup
Car was shown during Mr Woodley's ownership and took the top concours award at this dedicated XK gathering.
- 2000Classic Adelaide RallyCompleted
Car prepared by Cambridge Motorsport with a full engine and gearbox overhaul prior to participating; the rally was completed without incident.
- —JDC Concours d'Elegance, Paignton, Devon1st
One of several awards won during Mr Woodley's long ownership; precise date not recorded in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1972RestorationCaxton Engineering Company
Extensive refurbishment carried out on behalf of the second owner.
- 1999MechanicalCambridge Motorsport
Comprehensive refurbishment including an unleaded fuel conversion, steering rack and propshaft reconditioning, front suspension rebuild, and replacement of starter motor, alternator, rear brake callipers, brake pads, brake lines, radiator, and exhaust system.
Work commissioned by Mr Hughes shortly after his acquisition of the car in February 1999.
- 2000Engine rebuildCambridge Motorsport
Engine and gearbox overhauled in preparation for the car's entry in the 2000 Australian Classic Adelaide Rally.
- 2010Engine rebuildGuy Broad
Full engine rebuild carried out during the tenure of the penultimate private owner.
- —Modification
Vehicle tracking and battery charging systems fitted.
Installed by the owner who acquired the car in December 2006.
- —MechanicalGuy Broad
Cylinder head rebuilt; brake master cylinder and front and rear brake pads replaced.
Work undertaken after Mr Pressland acquired the car in August 2002; exact date not recorded.
- —ServiceCKL Developments
Full and extensive mechanical service covering engine, carburettor rebuilds, fuel line replacement, coolant system, engine mounts, gearbox and differential oil change, new tyre fitment, and hood reshaping to original form.
Carried out for the current vendor after purchase at auction in 2011; total expenditure stated as approximately £10,000.
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