1959 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupé 'S'

First registered owner, London-based, took delivery via Norton Thames Jaguar supplied by Henlys Ltd. Departure date unknown.

Began a full bare-metal restoration in 1985 but sold the car before completing it, in early 1992.

Acquired the unfinished project and completed the restoration over approximately 18 months, including chassis work, bodywork, interior retrim, and engine rebuild to 'S' specification. Departure date to next owner unknown.

Owned the car for approximately 18 years, investing around £25,000 in upkeep; work supported by invoices and paperwork held in the history file.

The car made multiple appearances at this concours/automotive event; specific years not stated.

The car attended the Le Mans Classic on a regular basis; specific years not stated.

Attended in more recent years, used for long-distance touring as well as the event itself.

Full bare-metal restoration completed by the Carriage Company over roughly 18 months. Scope included chassis work (ball joints, track rod ends), bodywork repainted in ICI 2-pack Carmen Red, rechrome of brightwork, and a complete interior retrim in black Connolly leather piped in red.

Restoration had been started by the previous owner in 1985 but was sold incomplete in early 1992; the Carriage Company brought it to MOT standard.

The 3.8-litre engine was fully stripped and rebuilt to approximate factory 'S' specification: crankshaft reground, bearing shells and seals replaced, pistons cleaned with new rings fitted, cylinder head converted to straight-port type with new valves and guides, and triple 2-inch SU HD8 carburettors installed. All alloy components were stripped, cleaned and polished. Output was brought to approximately 265 bhp at 5,000 rpm.

Work carried out concurrently with the broader restoration.

Original 3.4-litre engine replaced with a more powerful 3.8-litre XK unit (identified as ZA 3378-8).

Timing unknown; described as having happened sometime after first ownership, as was common practice with XK cars of this period.

Various improvements made during current ownership including fitment of electronic ignition, a header tank, inertia seatbelts, an alternator, stainless-steel exhaust system, a Kenlowe electric fan, and halogen headlights.

Specialist based in Buckinghamshire; owner reported spending approximately £25,000 in total on maintenance and upgrades over roughly 18 years, with supporting invoices on file.

Ongoing bodywork maintenance carried out during current ownership as part of the broader upkeep programme.

Specific scope and dates not detailed beyond being part of the documented £25,000 investment.