2007-07-20 18:57:23 | ray knott writes:

hi, you have a beatiful car, it was built on the same day as mine 834989

2008-06-09 20:55:27 | Jag-Lovers Tom writes:

This car is being offered at auction.
Bonham & Goodmans (Aust) 15 June 2008
www.bonhamsandgoodman.com.au/lot_details.php

Auction Details:
What would turn out to be the final glorious incarnation of Jaguar's fabulous 'XK' series of sports cars arrived in the spring of 1957. As its nomenclature suggests, the XK150 was a progressive development of the XK120 and XK149, retaining the same basic chassis, 3.4-litre six cylinder engine and four-speed Moss transmission of its predecessors, while benefitting from a new, wider body that provided increased interior space and improved visability courtesy of a single-peace wrap-around windscreen. Due to the desire of William Lyons who wanted to be able to provide high speed motoring at a reasonable cost, Jaguar cleverly used many of the XK120 and XK140 body pressings for the body, the increased width being achieved by means of a central fillet.

A higher front wing line and Broader radiator grille were other obvious differences, but the new model's main talking point was its Dunlop disc brakes. Fade following repeated stops from high speed had been a problem of the earlier, drum-braked cars, but now the XK had stopping power to match its prodigious straight line speed. Overdrive and Borg-Warner automatic gearbox were transmission options, the latter becoming an increasingly popular choice. Steel wheels remained the standard fitting, though XK150s so equipped are a great rarity, as most were sold in SE (Special Equipment) specification with centre-lock wire wheels.

The JDHT (Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust) certificate supplied with this example confirms that it was originally supplied by the factory in LHD configuration, finished in Mist Grey with blue interior, and was distributed by Jaguar Cars New York - the original dealership unknown. The car had been part restored when purchased by the current vendor in December 2004 and is supplied with invoices for work carried out totalling well over $30,000 whilst in the ownership of its current custodian alone. Supplied for sale with sundry invoices, a reproduction XK150 Handbook, a JDHT certificate and the original seats in good condition (the car is currently fitted with XJS seats) and the original steering wheel.

Estimate $65,000-$75,000 (AUD)