2011-11-06 17:33:55 | pauls writes:

Some history provided in the Nov. 2011 edition of the XK Gazette. Registration is current.

2022-04-27 02:48:09 | james writes:

This car is in Brightwells sale in May 2022

2024-07-20 23:33:31 | Reno writes:

car is on Auction at Brightwells again:

www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5531/lot/719058

Description:

First registered in Portsmouth in January 1960, this gorgeous XK150 SE 3.8 DHC looks stunning in Cotswold Blue with a navy blue interior. From 1991 – 2002 it was owned by a Mr M Campbell of Alton who sent it to Brian Stevens Classic Car Restorations of Rotherwick for a total body-off restoration which was carried out between 1992 and 1994. The bills for the work amount to over £56,000 and the labour rate was only £20 per hour so one dreads to think how much that would cost today.

No corners were cut and £17,000 was spent on new body panels alone. The interior was fully retrimmed to an exceptionally high standard, the brightwork was rechromed (cadmium plated followed by gold passifated) and the brakes/steering/suspension/axle/propshaft/electrics were all renewed or refurbished as required. Interestingly, there are no bills relating to the engine or gearbox although it seems that larger carburettors were fitted.

Nevertheless, the gearbox is delightful and the engine certainly sounds lovely with good 60psi oil pressure, a stamp on the block indicating that it has been bored out to 3,847cc at some point rather than the 3,781cc as standard. The original engine (VA1316-8) also seems to have been replaced by a later Jaguar Mk2 3.8 unit (LB2185-9) although it may only be the head that was changed (the V5C still records the original engine number).

The odometer was re-set to zero once the restoration was completed and it seems that Mr Campbell (who also owned several other classics) barely drove the car, old MOTs showing that it only covered 748 miles between 1994 and 2002.

Our vendor acquired the car from renowned dealer Duncan Hamilton of Basingstoke in November 2002 and used it more regularly, the odometer currently showing 12,108 miles which included a tour round France. He also carried out some choice upgrades including a hydraulic power steering rack conversion in 2009 using a kit supplied by M&C Wilkinson. He also fitted Coopercraft brakes, a high torque starter motor, halogen headlamps and a new set of stainless steel wire wheels shod with Avon TurboSteel tyres. The overdrive mechanism was also rebuilt in 2005.

On offer here from a deceased estate, the car has recently been recommissioned by Ty-Canol Restorations of Fishguard following a period in storage. This included rebuilding the carbs to make them suitable for etahnol petrol along with various other jobs plus an extended test drive, the bills for this lot coming to over £3,000. It has been starting promptly and running beautifully as we have moved it around on site, with good 60psi oil pressure.

Having covered only 12,000 miles since it was restored 30 years ago, this gorgeous XK is now crying out for more regular use and would sit well in any collection.

Sold at £64,960

2024-10-30 19:14:07 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/jaguar-xk150-3.8se-dhc/classic-cars-for-sale/6835 ...

£92,995

We are very pleased to offer this very rare, UK RHD Home Market Jaguar XK150 3.8SE DHC onto the market. One of just 264 right hand drive 3.8 SE’s, this stunning older restoration was first registered on the 1st January 1960 and has had just two owners over the past 33 years. Between 1991 and 1994 the XK was subject of a total full rebuild by a Hants based Jaguar specialist Brian Stevens and receipts total over £50,000. The body was removed from the chassis and the XK then completely rebuilt from the ground up to an exceptional standard. Considering labour rates in the early 1990’s, this was huge expenditure and ensured the car was finished to the highest of standards for its owner, a classic car collector, MBE and Chairman of a fifth generation private investment office. A file of thorough invoices provide a detailed log of what was a meticulous, no-expense spared rebuild.

With the chassis stripped bare it was then sandblasted along with the back axle and bulkhead and all suspension and steering components taken to platers for cadmium plating, followed by gold passivation for post plating protection. In order to take the body to the highest of standards and avoid repairs, £17,000 of new body panels were supplied. The shell was then rebuilt and beautifully painted in Jaguar Cotswold Blue. With the chassis sandblasted, prepared and re-painted, the XK was built back up with renewed braking, suspension and steering components, and the 3.8 litre engine with S spec triple carb set up completely rebuilt, (previously bored out to 3847cc) as was the overdrive unit. The body was then re-fitted to the chassis and fitted up with renewed/replaced brightwork, new wiring loom, lighting, rubbers, trims, gaskets and many new parts to include fuel tank, fuel pump, re-conditioned radiator, heater matrix, stainless steel exhaust system, starter motor and dynamo. The interior was completely re-trimmed in Dark Blue, a new hood frame supplied and mohair hood trimmed. On completion of the rebuild, the XK150 covered around 700 miles and was maintained by its restorer ahead of being sold to the last owner in 2002.

In 2002 long established Duncan Hamilton & Co Ltd supplied the XK150 and the car was then put into more regular use. Since its impressive major rebuild the car has now covered little over 12,000 miles and has been used for touring in the UK and on occasions on the Continent. In the 20 plus years of recent ownership invoices with the car show continued impressive maintenance and various upgrades to include a hydraulic power steering conversion, high torque starter motor, Halogen headlamps, Coopercraft front and rear brake upgrade and conversion and stainless steel wire wheels. Having been placed in recent storage the XK has recently had £3000 of light re-commissioning to include rebuilding the carbs and over the past few months ahead of arriving with us has been carefully prepared, detailed and checked over to ensure its ready for regular use. YBK 742 all these years on since restoration still presents incredibly well, the chassis is excellent, the bodywork has lovely panel work and a gleaming paint finish, chrome work is still of a very high standard and the interior trim has beautifully aged. The hood, boot compartment and engine bay are all in very good order and on the road this XK150 will not disappoint. The 3.8 litre engine holds excellent oil pressure, the four speed overdrive gearbox is strong with lovely changes and with power steering and upgraded brakes the Jaguar is perfect for regular use and long distance touring.