2020-08-12 12:01:07 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/20

www.bonhams.com/auctions/26117/preview_lot/5383199/

Auction description:

1960 Jaguar XK150S 3.8-Litre Coupé

Registration no. 5546 PX

Chassis no. T825215DN

£ 110,000 - 130,000

US$ 140,000 - 170,000

Goodwood Speedweek, Important Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia, Chichester, Goodwood

*One of only 115 right-hand drive 3.8 'S' fixed-head coupés

*Present ownership since 2012

*Recent extensive professional restoration

*Comprehensive history file

Representing the XK150 in its ultimate configuration, with the 3.8-litre engine and overdrive gearbox, this rare 'S' fixed-head coupé was manufactured on 13th April 1960 finished in Carmen Red with matching interior trim, the same combination it has today. Most importantly the vendor confirms the numbers on the car match the heritage certificate in the cars file.

The earliest record on file is an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1964) listing five owners, the last of whom, George Harold Day, acquired the Jaguar in March 1967 and appears to have kept it until 1981. The next owner was Peter Robert Thorpe (Mr Day's son-in-law) who sold it to John Vernon circa 1982. There are bills on file from marque specialists Automotive Engineering Developments and University Motors for various works carried out during Mr Vernon's ownership.

Its next owner, Michael Sargent, bought the XK from John Vernon in October 1985 and carried out an in-depth restoration over an eight-year period (photographs on file). Mr Sargent kept the car from some 27 years before selling it to the current vendor in February 2012 (receipt on file). Bills on file detail extensive restoration works carried out by marque specialists Twyford Moors in 2013. Works carried out include a re-spray; re-chroming of brightwork; fitting new chrome wheels and tyres; re-coating all front suspension; installing up-rated rear springs; overhauling the carburettors; replacing the front wheel bearings and stub-axles; and reworking the cylinder head and valves, the latter being done by Sigma Engineering. Noteworthy upgrades include an alternator, twin ignition coils, and a 123 electronic distributor (the original dynamo and coil will be supplied with the caravailable).

A much loved Motor Car, '5546 PX' has taken part in a variety of rallies and motor sport events, including Prescott, as well as track days at Goodwood. A new motor sport project is the only reason it is offered for sale. Described by the private vendor as in very good condition throughout, '5546 PX' represents a wonderful opportunity for the serious Jaguar collector to own a rare example of one of the most powerful limited-production XKs manufactured by Jaguar Cars.

2021-11-07 10:56:39 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 9/21

www.bonhams.com/auctions/27000/lot/244/

Auction description:

Lot 244

1960 Jaguar XK150S 3.8-Litre Coupé

Registration no. 5546 PX Chassis no. T825215DN

Sold for £ 80,500 (US$ 108,396) inc. premium

*One of only 115 right-hand drive 3.8 'S' fixed-head coupés

*Present ownership since 2012

*Recent extensive professional restoration

*Comprehensive history file

*The chassis, body, engine and gearbox are all matching numbers

Otherwise same as above.