2012-12-26 11:40:00 | pauls writes:

Car is mentioned in the January 2013 edition of The XK Gazette as possibly a Beecham modified car. It is still registered with the DVLA. Looking for more info.

2018-05-06 16:39:20 | pauls writes:

XK Gazette reports the car was offered at:

www.jdclassics.com

1959 XK 150 FHC Chassis number S825007DN. Registratoin number TUT 83. Restored by JD Classics in 2007 and modified with air-conditioning, modern heated front seats, power steering, electric windows, heated front screen, parking sensors, electric door mirrors, and numerous other interior changes. Now fitted with a 4-litre AJ-8 V8 engine, ZF automatic gearbox, AP Racing four-pot front calipers and 15 x 6J stainless-steel wire wheels. Just recommissioned and repainted in Dark Blue. Being offered by JD Classics.

2024-11-18 03:19:51 | John Elmgreen writes:

i was informed at JD Classics in June 2018 that the car had been modified by them and not by Beacham - although its general specs seem to be the same as a Beacham car.

2026-04-16 12:19:38 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1694057

Seller's description:

1959 JAGUAR XK150 FHC 4.0 (AJ-8) V8 JD Classics restoration For Sale

Asking price £124,995

Right Hand Drive

6,000 Miles

Manual, 5 speed

4000cc

Reg. TUT83

Blue

Dealer Yorkshire Classic & Sports Cars, UK

Introducing this beautiful 1959 Jaguar XK150 FHC 4. 0 (AJ-8), a timeless classic that underwent an full JD Classics restoration and significant upgrade package back in 2007.

The comfort and refinements of a modern Jaguar XK8 but housed inside the elegant XK150

Upgrades carried out during restoration include:

Air conditioning

Heated front seats with side support and integrated head rests

Front colour coded inertia reel seat belts

Power adjustable steering column

Burr walnut dash and door cappings with matching leather and burr walnut dash topping

Dash-mounted integral electronic tyre pressure monitoring and deflate warning system

Leather covered transmission tunnel with central storage locker and integrated cup holders

Modern wood rimmed steering wheel with airbag and passenger airbag

Electric windows

Heated front screen

Parking sensors

Electric folding door mounted mirrors with colour coded covers

Remote central locking

Electronic engine start/ stop button with keyless ignition system

Modern 2 speed windscreen wipers with variable intermittent setting and electric screen wash

Hazard warning lights

Bluetooth phone and integral media system

Two custom fabricated colour coded boot storage luggage cases

Two integral carpet covered rear storage compartments

Tracker system.

Externally the car features a louvered bonnet and front fog lights while under the bonnet the XK benefits from a fully reconditioned 4. 0 Litre (AJ-8) fuel injected V8 engine, an aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan, oil cooler, negative earth alternator electrical system, and stainless exhaust system.

Other performance enhancements include a 4 speed ZF Automatic gearbox with switchable traction control, JD Sport AP Racing 4 pot front calipers and 15 x 6J Stainless Steel wire wheels with Pirelli P4000 tyres.

An outstanding touring car originally built for an affluent Irish lady who covered some 12, 576km from 2007 to 2018. JD Classics purchased TUT 83 back into stock and carried out a complete re-commission and re-paint. Purchased by its current owner in 2018 from JD and covering minimal mileage since still presenting in outstanding condition.

The base car for the conversion was a correct UK delivered 1959 XK150 RHD 3. 4 MOD car.