2018-10-04 17:49:33 | EUGENE writes:

This XK150 returned from the USA in 1998 to UK and sold directly to a buyer in Ireland who I bought it of Sep. 2018.

Would dearly love to find history.
Have copy of Title in States.
Last owned in States Mr and Mrs Franklin from Austin Texas. With previous owner AFX495 recorded on Title. Can this be traced ?
Please email any info available on this XK150 FHC. Thank you.

2018-11-18 17:12:08 | EUGENE writes:

I should have added that Mr Isaac N Franklin Jr and his wife Nancy had owned this XK150 FHC (then possibly white ) from Jan 1982 until 1989, as per photocopy of the Texas Certificate of Title which I have.

Can anyone tell me is there any avenue open to me that I can trace the history of this XK150 which was sold new to Jaguar Cars New York ?

Any responses will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

2019-03-08 16:45:23 | EUGENE writes:

I have now sold this XK150 FHC to its new and very happy owner. Eugene

2019-07-18 12:48:34 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/19

online.handh.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/117/lot/45102/%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F117%2F%3Fpage%3D2

Auction description:

Lot 89

1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8 Litre Fixed Head Coupe

No Reserve

Registration No:IG 4265

Chassis No:S835196DN

MOT:Exempt

- Evidently the subject of a comprehensive restoration

- Recorded 31000 miles

- Fitted with Variable weight power steering

- Matching Michelin Pilot tyres all round

- JDHT Heritage certificate present

- Electric fan

2025-03-06 15:58:10 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.thesplinedhub.co.uk/new-page-1

Seller's description, none yet, only photos

JAGUAR XK150 FHC 1959

2026-08-12 09:15:39 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 8/26

www.carandclassic.com/us/auctions/1959-jaguar-xk150-fixed-head-coupe-g2v90g

1959 Jaguar XK150

Colour Blue

Odometer 61,000 Miles

Engine size 3400cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Fuel type Petrol

Seller Type Private

Oakham, Leicestershire, UK

Extensively restored, including a body-off rebuild, complete respray, and full retrim

Converted to right-hand drive for UK use

Documented engine rebuild carried out

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate present

Originally delivered new to the West Coast of America

This 1959 FHC was originally delivered new to the West Coast of America, where it is understood to have covered around 30,000 miles before undergoing a comprehensive body-off rebuild and engine rebuild. It was subsequently shipped to Ireland in 1998 and converted to right-hand drive. The car arrived in the UK in 2016, where further major mechanical works were carried out, including a documented engine rebuild. The bodywork has been resprayed in an attractive blue, while the interior has been retrimmed in tan throughout. Now showing around 61,000 indicated miles, the vendor describes it as mechanically very sound and running as it should. Accompanied by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate confirming its provenance, this is a well-sorted XK150 that presents well and appears ready to be driven and enjoyed.

History and Paperwork

1959 model year, originally delivered new to the West Coast of America

Imported to Ireland in 1998 by Retro Classics Ltd and converted to right-hand drive

Arrived in the UK in 2016

61,000 indicated miles

MOT exempt

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate present

Documented engine rebuild records present, we are informed

Described by the vendor as always serviced and well maintained

The Condition

Blue paintwork over a tan interior, both the result of a respray and full retrim

Body-off rebuild carried out prior to 1998

Cabin features push-out front quarter light windows and a wood-trimmed four-spoke steering wheel

16-inch wire wheels with two-eared knock-offs

The vendor describes the car as presenting well overall

This XK150 is presented in attractive blue paintwork over a tan interior, both of which were refreshed as part of a respray and full retrim. The car underwent a body-off rebuild prior to 1998 and is fitted with desirable period features, including push-out front quarter light windows, a wood-trimmed four-spoke steering wheel, and 16-inch wire wheels with traditional two-eared knock-off hubs. According to the vendor, the XK150 presents well overall, making it an appealing example of this classic British sports car.

The Mechanics

3.4-litre inline-six engine

4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive

Engine rebuild carried out prior to 1998

Further major mechanical works undertaken in 2018, including a documented engine rebuild

The vendor states the car is mechanically very sound and runs as it should

Power comes from a 3.4-litre inline-six engine paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The engine was rebuilt prior to 1998, with further significant mechanical work completed in 2018, including a documented engine rebuild. The vendor reports that the car is mechanically very sound, running and driving exactly as it should.