2017-05-21 15:05:45 | Simon Crispe writes:

Really enjoying this lovely old car

2019-04-28 16:32:00 | Simon Crispe writes:

I imported 650UYL to New Zealand in February 2018 and thoroughly enjoying using it on NZ roads and Jaguar Driver’s Club events. All original parts (that I have replaced with more useable upgrades) including radiator, Overdrive Moss gearbox, generator and front seat backs remain with the car and are carefully stored.

2020-09-18 16:25:17 | Lofty writes:

Thoroughly enjoying lots of Jaguar Drivers Club (Auckland) outings. Recently attended our mid winter weekend at Wairakei with 25 other Jags and everyone was surprised (including me) about how well the XK kept right up with and even got away from even the most powerful supercharged V8 XJ’s and F Types!

2023-06-27 18:31:04 | Anonymous writes:

I sold this superb car to an avid collector in Christchurch! Sad to say goodbye to this wonderful car in which many happy European and English tours weee done. Now in a wonderful collection being beautifully looked after.

2026-06-18 11:51:37 | pauls writes:

Perhaps this was the listing for that sale:

auctions.webbs.co.nz/lot-details/index/catalog/422/lot/98293/1960-Jaguar-XK150-3 ...

Jaguar XK150 3.8S1

SOLD - Price Realised incl. BP:$275,000 Estimate: $280,000 - $320,000

Chassis no: T825302DN

Engine no: VAS1244-9

Current registration and WOF

This example is one of only 115 right-hand drive 3.8-litre ‘S’ coupés made, making it one of the rarest of all XK150 variants. In his book ‘Jaguar XK140/150 In Detail’, former Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust archivist, Anders Ditlev Clausager lists all the XK150 3.8-litre ‘S’ chassis including this one. The accompanying Heritage Certificate identifies Chassis Number T825302DN as having matching numbers and being one of the rare Jaguar XK150 3.8S Fixed Head Coupes.

The vendor has provided the following summary:

The vehicle was built on 13 July 1960 and sold new at Henleys London, Rye Park Garages, Ryegate. It has an original number plate from UK and a Heritage certificate. It is 1 of 115 original RHD Fixed Head Coupes. The car has never been stripped down completely and restored, so is remarkably original and in excellent condition.

It was UK new, then sold to a collector in Switzerland, Lukas Huni. Lukas sold to ‘Classic Motorcars’ and the vendor purchased it from Jaguar specialists Classic Motor Cars (CMC) of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK in December 2015. The vendor had the car overhauled and upgraded by CMC in 2016 for reliable touring in Europe.

An overhaul included the engine, front suspension, steering mounts, brakes, and exhaust system. Touring bucket seats were fitted, alternator in generator housing, alloy radiator, and the addition of electric power steering. The last few cars for the final “run out” of the XK being sold ahead of the launch of the new E-Type, in March 1961 were the highest specification. They have a fantastic set of specifications, including the 9:1 compression twin overhead camshaft 265bhp engine (matching numbers) that is virtually identical to the earliest E Types. They came with the original factory limited slip diff and very advanced 4 wheel power assisted disc brakes. CMC is also installed and very discrete Eli-steer electric power steering.

A 5 speed Tremec T5 gearbox, all synchro gearbox was installed, though the original Moss 4 speed manual, overdrive gearbox accompanies the car. In 2017, the vendor commissioned CMC to undertake a bare metal repaint, with all external chrome work restored or replaced. The car was imported into New Zealand between November and Jan 2018, arriving just in time to be on special display at the Ellerslie Classic Car Show in February 2018. This vehicle is noted in XK aficionado John Elmgreen’s, book on XK’s in Australasia.

This is a car ready for immediate use, and in this condition will not disappoint. It is very rare in right-hand drive form. With full matching numbers, this XK150 3.8-litre ‘S’ is worthy of the closest inspection representing a wonderful opportunity for the serious Jaguar collector to acquire an extant example of one of the most powerful limited production XKs manufactured.