2009-11-07 12:33:27 | Martin Paling writes:

Originally FHC, now DHC following restoration after 15 years rusting in a field

2011-10-18 16:20:32 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.jagxk.com/150DHCRHDCotswold.htm

Sellers description:
XK 150 DHC RHD 1958
An original UK RHD car recently restored and fitted with an S spec triple carb engine and manual + overdrive gearbox. This car is in excellent condition and very attractive in Cotswold Blue with biscuit interior and veneer dash. It drives very well indeed. Excellent value.

2014-06-10 11:57:24 | Roger writes:

I am the person who rescued (but did not restore) this car. I swapped a VW Passat for it in the early 1990's. The XK had become part of a hedge with a tree and brambles growing through it on the Devon/Somerset border. My cousin and myself spent a weekend clearing the area then lifted it out with a digger. It was sold to a gentleman who did restore it to a high standard near Stansted Airport. I did subsequently see the car again when restored and sat in it - brilliant. I still own the 1960 Mark 2 (KGL 976) I bought aged 19 in 1980.

2014-06-10 13:44:45 | Jeremy B writes:

Any photos of the rescue? Or immediately after?

Restored car photos are great, but the ones of wrecks can be more interesting!

2016-07-01 15:14:28 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.vandp.net/sales/847/1958-jaguar-xk150s-dhc/

Sellers description:
1958 Jaguar XK150S DHC
Registration number: PRX555
Chassis number: S824523DN

Delivered new via Henleys London on the 8th June 1958 as a Cotswold Blue with grey hide Right Hand Drive FHC with overdrive. This car has had a massive restoration & rebuild to full S spec with triple carbs & all the S bits added to put it in the triple carb "S" DHC form we find it in today.

The car has been under fastidious ownership where no expense has been spared as witnessed by the massive file of bills including a very recent full engine rebuild. The car has formed part of a small collection & is now being moved on to make room for other grander aquisitions. During the last tenure the car has been regularly driven on an assortment of Jaunts & short trips.

The car is finished in its original colour of Cotswold Blue with the paint being in utterly superb order. To the interior is lovely tan leather to the bucket stye seats with matching tan carpets. The dash board is of burr walnut. The list of works completed to the car is extensive, as follows:

ORIGINAL ENGINE AND GEAR-BOX [MOSS + O/D]
ORIGINAL COLOUR, COTSWOLD BLUE
MODIFICATIONS:
Interior trim changed from grey to biscuit
Bench seat replaced with bucket seats
Wood- veneered dashboard fitted
Rear seats replaced with locker
Under-dash millboard replaced in aluminium
ENGINE, uprated to 'S' spec:
Triple 2" carbs
Twin exhausts
Lightened flywheel
Quick change brake pads
Fog lamps
Windscreen washers
Mechanical fan replaced with temp. controlled electric fan
Radiator expansion tank fitted
TRANSMISSION:
Diaphragm clutch fitted
Trailing arms, chassis to rear axle, fitted
ELECTRICS: changed to negative earth
Dynamo replaced with alternator
Clock rebuilt for -ve earth
Battery isolator switch fitted under dash
Electric choke fitted with on/off switch
Jack-point fitted for battery charger
Interior light switch changed to toggle switch
Panel light switch replaced with [fog light] flasher
Secret ignition immobilisation switch fitted
FUEL TANK
New aluminium tank fitted

Whilst clearly not one for the purists, this is definietly one for those who are drives who use their cars extensively. Snesible upgrades have been incorporated to make this an excellent driveing car. It is on the button in fine order & ready for extended motoring.