2013-07-09 21:38:04 | pauls writes:

Car is reported in the XK Gazette to have been sold at Brightwells auction May 2013 for GBP 46,200.

2013-07-09 21:48:29 | pauls writes:

Brightwells URL
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Description:
Lot number 203
Hammer value £40,500
Description Jaguar XK150 3.4 FHC
Registration VDD 690
Year 1958
Colour Blue
Engine size 3,442 cc
Chassis No. B24526DN
Engine No. V4574-8

This attractive overdrive example was originally supplied as a UK RHD model in 1958. It was purchased by the vendor in 2003, its previous owner having spent a fortune on restoring the car with substantial bills going back to 1993 on file.

Upon close examination it became apparent that further work was needed to bring it to the overall condition that he required and during the period 2003 - 2005 a full restoration was undertaken by Eastwood Classic Cars. A detailed photographic record of the work done is included, which shows professional chassis repair including work to the spring hangers. New door skins were fitted, along with side-light sections and front ¾ sections to the front wings. A bare metal respray followed, including a new windscreen and replacing most of the rubbers.

Whilst the dashboard was out the instruments were restored and calibrated by Vintage Restoration Ltd. The engine was also stripped and rebored with new pistons, and the carburettors were rebuilt, the whole operation costing well in excess of £25,000. The final result was certainly worth the effort. When taking photographs for the catalogue it started instantly and ran beautifully, sitting very nicely on the road with good panel gaps and a particularly appealing interior.
This example certainly lives up to their findings, comes with 14 old MOTs, a maintenance chart and would be a desirable addition to any collection.