2012-09-01 11:21:34 | Michael Scott writes:

This car is offered for auction by Bonham's at Beaulieu England on 8 Sept 2012. Registration number is YOE 890.

2012-09-06 21:38:31 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20144/lot/585/

Auction description:
8 Sep 2012 3:30 p.m. Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
Collectors' Motor Cars
Back to auction 20144
Lot number 585
1959 Jaguar XK150S 3.4-Litre Drophead Coupé
Registration no. YOE 890
Chassis no. T827334DN
Engine no. VS1947-9
Estimate: £60,000 - 80,000
€77,000 - 100,000
US$ 95,000 - 130,000

This overdrive-equipped example of one of the most sought-after of all the XK150 variants was purchased by the current vendor from Porters of Kensington in May 1985 (purchase invoice and Sunday Times advertisement on file). Its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate records that the car was originally supplied as a demonstrator to Birmingham dealership P J Evans on 20th April 1959 while the Swansea V5C registration document records Richard Percival Howard (the first private owner) acquiring it on 1st May of that year.

Shortly after acquiring the 'XK' the vendor entrusted it to specialist restorers V & R Autos of St Johns Wood, London for what turned out to be a two-year major coachwork restoration including a colour change from original Sherwood Green to Old English White and re-trim in red leather (see detailed photographic record and invoices on file). From then on the car has been used sparingly, including one or two continental tours.
When purchased from Porters, 'YOE 890' came with a profusion of maintenance invoices and the current owner has continued to have the Jaguar maintained in top mechanical condition as evidenced by numerous accompanying bills. Also on file is an almost complete run of expired MoT certificates (22 in number) dating from January 1985 to November 2010, from which it may be deduced that the speedometer was changed in the late 1990s. It is estimated that the vendor has driven the car around 20-22,000 miles since acquiring it some 27 years ago.

Whilst naturally it has mellowed a little over the years, 'YOE 890' remains in generally very good condition with no evidence of corrosion. All chromework is good, as is the interior trim, while the paintwork retains a pleasing lustre. The car is offered with the aforementioned documentation, current road fund licence and MoT to November 2013.

Auction Notices
This vehicle was already re-trimmed in red and had been re-finished in black prior to the body restoration and colour change carried out by V & R Autos to Old English White.

2012-09-12 10:38:19 | Michael Scott writes:

The vehicle sold at Bonhams Beaulieu auction 2012 for £70940

2015-11-14 05:22:42 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 12/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22705/preview_lot/4916014/

Auction description:
1959 Jaguar XK150S 3.4-Litre Drophead Coupé
Registration no. YOE 890
Chassis no. T827334DN
Engine no. VS1947-9
£70,000 - 90,000
US$ 110,000 - 140,000
Auction 22705:
The December Sale
Collector's Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia

*One of only 104 XK150S drophead coupés
*Only two owners in the last 30 years
*Well maintained and documented
*Benefiting from recent extensive refurbishing and improvement
Footnotes


This overdrive-equipped example of one of the most sought-after of XK150 variants was purchased by the immediately preceding owner from Porters of Kensington in May 1985 (purchase invoice and Sunday Times advertisement on file). Its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate records that the car was originally supplied as a demonstrator to Birmingham dealership P J Evans on 20th April 1959.

Shortly after acquiring the 'XK', the preceding owner entrusted it to specialist restorers V & R Autos of St Johns Wood, London for what turned out to be a two-year major coachwork restoration including a colour change from black to Old English White, the interior having already been re-trimmed in red leather (see detailed photographic record and invoices on file). From then onwards the car was used sparingly, including one or two continental tours.

When purchased from Porters, 'YOE 890' came with a profusion of maintenance invoices and the preceding owner continued to have the Jaguar maintained in top mechanical condition as evidenced by numerous accompanying bills. Also on file is an almost complete run of expired MoT certificates (22 in number) dating from January 1985 to November 2010, from which it may be deduced that the speedometer was changed in the late 1990s. It is estimated that the preceding owner had driven the car around 20-22,000 miles before offering it for sale at Bonhams' Beaulieu auction in September 2012 (Lot 585) where it was purchased by the current vendor.

A full inspection was then undertaken by JD Classics and all subsequent restoration work has been carried out by a local Jaguar specialist, spanning the period 2013 to date. Works undertaken have included repairs to the body, trim, instruments and electrical items; replacing fuel tank, windscreen, fuel pipes/hoses and air cleaner assembly; and fitting new wire wheels and spinners; seals and rubbers; bonnet and boot badges; hood cover and relevant fittings and fixtures. In addition, the car has received a power steering kit, electric cooling fan kit and a new higher capacity battery. The interior too has been extensively refurbished and the leather upholstery re-Connollised. We are advised that the total cost of the aforementioned works was in excess of £22,000 (bills available). Said to look good, drive well and turn heads wherever it goes, this beautiful and desirable XK150S drophead coupé is offered with current MoT and a V5C registration document.

2016-01-02 22:58:31 | pauls writes:

Sold for £85,500 (US$ 126,825) inc. premium

2018-04-09 18:41:11 | MBarnett writes:

Reported to be the first 3.4 'S' Drophead RHD.

2022-04-15 12:13:23 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold at:

jagxk.com/showroom/jaguar-xk150/jaguar-xk150-34-s-dhc-rhd-1959-sold

Seller's description:

Jaguar XK150 3.4 S DHC RHD 1959 - SOLD

This is a genuine XK150 3.4 S drophead coupé making one of the rarest and most sought after motorcars Jaguar ever produced. It is an original UK car with matching numbers. The car was originally supplied as a demonstrator to P J Evans of Birmingham in April 1959.

It appears this XK underwent extensive restoration work in the 1980's, has since been used sparingly and maintained well. There is extensive paperwork to support this. The colour of the car was changed at the time from Black to Old English White.

The car drives very well and is in good mechanical order. It also benefits from a hydraulic power steering upgrade, alternator and electric cooling fan.

3.4 litre S engine

Genuine S specification car

Original UK car

Right hand drive

Overdrive gearbox

Upgrades

Hydraulic power steering

Alternator

Electric cooling fan

Trim

Old English White

Red interior

Black hood

Identification numbers

Chassis no: T 827334 DN