XK150 | |||||
Fixed Head Coupe | |||||
Right Hand Drive | |||||
Henlys, London | |||||
23 March 1960 | |||||
VAS1127-9 | |||||
19 February 1960 | United Kingdom | ||||
1959 | Silver | ||||
2023 | Red | ||||
Exc. Original | |||||
Original | Westminster | ||||
Greater London | |||||
Original |
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YYU484 |
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Record Creation: Entered on 24 July 2021.
Database Updates: Show dataplate edits
Heritage Notes
Registered: YYU 484
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2006-01-11 10:57:08 | pauls writes:
Car was at auction in '96
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/992213209/
Auction description:
Lot 038: Jaguar XK150S 3.8 (1960)
Classic Cars, Coys (30th January 1996)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
Coys, Kensington sales centre, Kensington
Type Car
Lot Number 038
Estimate £20000-£24000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £18400
Year 1960
Condition rating 1
Registration number YYU 484
Mileage -
Chassis number T825151 DN
Engine number VAS 1127-9
2006-01-11 23:03:11 | pauls writes:
Car was at auction in '05
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/478064230/
Auction description:
Lot 113: 1959 Jaguar XK150S Fixedhead Coupe
Summer 2005, Coys (1st August 2005)
Coys, Westminster, London
Estimate £18000-£22000
Condition rating
Registration number 77U 484
Mileage -
Chassis number T825151D/N
This XK150S is claimed to be an original home market and therefore RHD coupe with all matching numbers intact and was built at the Browns Lane factory in May 1960. The 2-door fixed head, in silver with red interior, also has a correct, for the 150S, the 3.8-litre capacity 6-cylinder engine which is claimed to have produced 250bhp ex-factory and the manual 4-speed transmission with benefit of overdrive and is described by the vendor as being an excellent original car in every respect. A comprehensive history file contains both old style buff and green logbooks, an XK Register Certificate confirming manufacturing details, the current V5, some previous MoT's as well as a current certificate valid until 22 May of next year. 1960 dating qualifies this vehicle for a tax-free annual disc. Sitting atop whire wheels and owned by the previous owner for 20 years, this represents a highly original example of this rare S-spec Jaguar.
2006-01-12 10:24:32 | pauls writes:
Car was at auction in '05, same desription as above '05 auction.
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/1960264275/
Auction description:
Lot 351: 1960 Jaguar XK150S FHC
The Jaguar Legend, Coys (18th June 2005)
Lot Details
Auction The Jaguar Legend
Coys, Blenheim Palace
Type Car
Lot Number 351
Estimate £28000-£32000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1960
Condition rating
Registration number YYU 484
Mileage -
Chassis number T825151D/N
2006-03-07 07:27:25 | Anonymous writes:
On eBay as item number 4619365297
Starting bid price £45,000
Being sold by www.classic-car-london.com
They are listing the mileage as 50,000
2006-04-18 13:35:11 | Mike.A writes:
Will the OWNER of this car please contact me by email. Thnks
2006-08-09 07:43:33 | pauls writes:
Car offered by Coy's 7/06
www.coys.co.uk/showroom/show_stock.php
Description:
This example reflects very careful ownership throughout its life (including a long sojourn in the hands of celebrated connoisseur Terry Cohn), since it still retains its original red leather interior, still in delightful condition, and is now seen in a very elegant shade of Georgian Silver having been changed from the original red early in the car's life. Importantly the car includes among its documentation a Jaguar Heritage Certificate authenticating every significant aspect of the car's identity. A genuinely rare opportunity to acquire a very, correct, authentic example of one of the greatest sports grand tourers of its era.
2006-11-18 08:09:36 | pauls writes:
Car to be at Coy's auction 11/30/06
www.coys.co.uk/showroom/show_stock.php
2016-12-09 22:41:26 | MBarnett writes:
Car built Feb 19 1960.
2021-07-23 21:35:07 | Reno writes:
at the moment this beauty is for sale at "The Classic Motor Hub" (Bibury), one of the cooles place in the world:
classicmotorhub.com/showroom/1960-jaguar-xk-150-3-8-s-fhc/
Description:
Built during the final year of XK production, this Jaguar XK 150 3.8 S fixed-head coupé was completed on 19 February 1960 and dispatched to Henlys London on 23 March. From there, it was sold to its first owner – a Mr RW Kuiper – and registered YYU 484 on 5 May 1960.
It is 1 of only 115 right-hand-drive 3.8 S fixed-head coupés to leave the Browns Lane factory. In fact, total production for all variants of the XK 150 3.8 S amounted to only 282 cars, so this is a rare example of an already rare model.
Chassis number T825151 was fitted with engine number VAS1127-9, and this XK 150 was originally finished in Carmen Red. It’s now presented in an elegant shade of Silver and has retained its red interior – the carpets and seats are thought to be original and have acquired a beautiful patina.
Mr Kuiper retained the XK 150 until 1967, when it was sold to Donald Funnell in Berkshire. The extensive history file contains both the buff logbook and the continuation logbook, while the invoices and MoTs go all the way back to when the car was owned by Grace Mawer between 1973 and 1977.A complete mechanical overhaul was carried out in 2007, which included – among a great many other things – the fitment of a new steering rack, the camshafts being reground, the cylinder head being rebuilt, and the rear axle being rebuilt. Shortly afterwards, a bare-metal respray was carried out. As testament to the fastidious nature of the then-owner, this was not because the existing finish was showing any wear or corrosion, but simply because it was not quite the correct shade of Silver.
YYU 484 has been equally well cared for by its current custodian. The overdrive unit was overhauled in 2013, and the engine was rebuilt in 2018. As part of that work, new Mahle pistons were fitted and the cylinder head was modified for unleaded petrol. The gearbox was also stripped and rebuilt, and a new clutch fitted. Electronic ignition and a Dynator were installed at the same time, while other sensible modifications for regular use include a Kenlowe fan and inertia-reel seatbelts.
Now being offered for sale by The Classic Motor Hub, this matching-numbers Jaguar XK 150 3.8 S FHC is a car that we know well. A rare and beautifully presented example of this most potent of XKs, it will make a practical, fast and stylish classic for its next owner.
2023-02-19 10:02:26 | Mark Curtis writes:
I was fortunate to acquire YYU 484 from The Classic Motor Hub in August 2022. Having driven it for a few months it has been at CMC for some minor alterations and improvements, primarily to the gearbox and steering. It is a fine machine a great to drive.
2023-12-11 03:58:02 | Mark Curtis writes:
I acquired the car in 2022 and have used it since. I have retrained the original Moss gearbox but have fitted a later synchromesh o/d gearbox. Now the car has been properly tuned on a rolling road it performs very well.