2008-08-02 11:07:58 | pauls writes:

Car to be at RM auction 8/08

rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo08/lots/r301-1961-jaguar-xk-150-38litre-fixed-head-cou ...

Auction description:

1961 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe

Sports & Classics of Monterey 2008, Lot 428

Estimate:

$150,000-$200,000 US

Chassis No. S836510BW

$181,500 USD | Sold

The handsome XK 150 offered here has benefited from a spectacular frame-off restoration that was completed in 2008 and is beautifully finished in Claret with original wire wheels, painted to match, and a red maroon interior. It is equipped with the optional 3.8-liter engine, which has been upgraded to 150S specifications with triple SU carburetors, an “S” air cleaner, T-5 five-speed transmission, a stainless steel exhaust and other performance enhancements including a battery cutoff and tender when in storage. The engine was also fitted with 9:1 high compression pistons with performance machining for high speed driving and handling. Absolutely no expense was spared on this Jaguar and it is truly an excellent show-quality vehicle that performs and handles superbly.

The most refined of the XK series, the XK 150 evolved from its origins as an all-out sports car to become a refined grand tourer. With its classic lines, spectacular Jaguar color combination, and “S” upgrades, this example embodies classic Jaguar elegance and performance and, equally notable, is one of just 656 XK 150 Fixed Head Coupes originally fitted with the larger 3.8-liter engine. A spectacular example finished in a very unique original color combination, it was produced in the final year of the glorious XK era and remains a fabulous driver, ready for showing, thanks to a no-expense-spared restoration, executed to very high standards.

2008-08-03 05:24:10 | Peter Ingram writes:

Built 1959 October Not the final year etc!!

2026-07-23 07:11:05 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/26

www.goodingco.com/lot/1961-jaguar-xk150-38-litre-fixed-head-coupe

2026 Pebble Beach Auctions

1961 Jaguar XK150 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe [note above comment, this car was built Oct. 1959]

Selections from the Robert Cole Collection

Chassis S836510BW

Engine VA1133-9

One of Just 656 XK150 Fixed Head Coupes Built with the Larger 3.8-Litre Engine

Produced in the Final Year of Jaguar’s Legendary XK Series

Restored in 2008 and Finished in a Handsome, Unusual Claret Color Combination

Upgraded to “S” Specification with Triple SU Carburetors as well as T-5 Five-Speed Gearbox and Power Steering

Refined and Capable Grand Tourer, Equally at Home on the Show Field or Touring

SOLD $72,800

2026-10-23 18:27:22 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

classiccars.com/listings/view/2118466/1961-jaguar-xk150-for-sale-in-costa-mesa-c ...

1961 Jaguar XK150

• VIN S83651XXX

• Engine No. VA1133-9

Price: $99,500

Location:Costa Mesa, California

This example combines limited-production specification, the final year of the XK150, and a series of carefully selected mechanical upgrades to improve performance and drivability. Beautifully restored and finished in dual-tone Claret with a Maroon interior, the XK150 S 3.8-liter engine features triple SU carburetors, 9:1 high-compression pistons, a stainless-steel exhaust, an upgraded T-5 manual 5-speed gearbox, and power steering, added to improve low-speed maneuverability and touring comfort. With four-wheel disc brakes and an enclosed Fixed Head Coupe body, the result is a 3.8-liter XK150 configured for both touring and regular road use.

During the restoration, the XK150 was finished in dual-tone Claret with matching painted wire wheels. The Maroon interior complements the exterior and retains the grand-touring character of the Fixed Head Coupe body style, with its sweeping roofline and enclosed cabin. Burlingame Motors in Burlingame, California, did substantial mechanical work. The engine was sent out for rebuilding; after completion, it was prepared for dyno testing, reinstalled, and the ignition timing and carburetors were set before road testing. At the same time, they replaced the clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing, and installed a custom electric power-steering system.

British European Auto Excellence Inc. in San Pedro, California, recently serviced the XK, installing an electronic ignition module, points set, exhaust mounts, and a manual choke switch. The team cleaned the carburetors, reset the base mixture, synchronized them, adjusted the idle speed, and set the handbrake. The result is an exceptional XK150 S to drive.

Powered by a 3.8-liter inline-six and paired with a manual 5-speed transmission, this XK150 combines its limited-production 3.8-liter Fixed Head Coupe specification with a beautifully restored, documented engine rebuild, triple-carburetor "S" style specification, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and an upgraded transmission. Finished in dual-tone Claret over maroon, an excellent example of Jaguar's final XK-series grand tourer.