2022-05-31 11:50:32 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.postwarclassic.com/394216-jaguar-xk150-se-fhc-rhd-chassis-number-s824398dn

Seller's description:

Seller: Royston Goodman

Location: United Kingdom

Jaguar XK150 SE FHC RHD, Chassis number S824398DN

This car build was completed on 21 April 1958 and dispatched on 2 May 1958 to John B. Clarke Motor Co., Johannesburg, South Africa. It was sold new on 22 July 1958, to Monarch Investments of Waderville, Transvaal. It was one of two cars purchased by two Cape Town architects (partners) at the time(the other being 824396, both cars were built to the same specifications except that 824396 was fully automatic), this car being in the possession of a Mr.Whitehead. Around about 1960, the car was sold to his nephew, also Mr.Whitehead. The car is fitted with overdrive. The original paint colour was Pearl Grey with a Light Blue interior.

The car eventually transferred to Dennis Cronje of Johannesburg (a senior 747 pilot with South African Airways) who carried out a meticulous restoration, completed during 1993 and 94, also changing the colour from Pearl Grey to Sherwood Green with a tan interior. The cylinder head was changed to an "S" type triple SU carbs specification. Straight port head serial no. ZA9061-8 (I have some photos of this restoration). At this time the owner fitted the “S”badges to the car which remain today.

While in South Africa, I purchased the car in November 2008 complete with the original cylinder head (V3679 - 8) and a spare 3.8 engine(ZA9061-8) from a Jaguar MkIX. The car had a bottom-end respray in June 2009.The Mark IX engine was stripped, machined, high compression pistons fitted, all components balanced, head refurbished (larger valved), and refitted into the car in July 2009. Engine specification 3.8S. The original gearbox was also overhauled at the same time. With the works carried out at that time, over £12kwas spent on the engine and gearbox (receipts are available).

The car was shipped back to the UK in December 2010. Since then, new wheels and Vredestein classic sport tyres have been fitted. The front suspension, steering components, and brakes both front and back have been refurbished. The car was re-upholstered in 2019 ie. new carpets, bucket seats,and retractable (Jaguar) seat belts were installed. A Motolita steering wheel was fitted at the same time. N.B. The original engine (3.4) serial number V3679– 8, complete with matching head and twin carb intake manifold, also the original seats, and steering wheel are available.

The car was professionally tuned by Zul Racing in Derby in May 2016.

The car, apart from the last 11 years, was in South Africa,it is rust-free (never known rust) and runs extremely well. It is inexceptional condition; the paintwork and bright components are all in perfect order. These last 10 years it has been stored in a heated garage and only driven on dry days.

The Heritage certificate was produced on 21st July 2009 by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust from Production Record Trace Certificate number30899. Also, the South African Veteran & Vintage Association Dating Certificate from 1994 is available.

Other information…

Chassis number S824398DN

Engine number V3679 – 8 (3.4 litre), ZA 9061-8 (3.8 litre)from July 2009

Body number J8872

Gearbox number JLS40082JS, 4 speed Manual with Overdrive

Colour: Sherwood Green, tan upholstery

Current odometer reading 99,001 miles.

Current UK registration 890 XUJ

2022-09-03 14:51:59 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/22

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1958-jaguar-xk150-se-fhc/&so=0&st=jaguar&sto=0&au=518&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd ...

Auction description:

Lot 72

Wed, 19th Oct 2022 13:00

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

1958 Jaguar XK150 SE FHC

Full nut-and-bolt restoration and upgraded to 'S' specification

Estimate £85,000 - £100,000

Lot details

Registration No: 890 XUJ

Chassis No: S824398DN

MOT: Exempt

Upgraded with a replacement MkIX 3.8 engine to 'S' specification

Original, matching numbers 3.4 engine in excellent condition included in the sale

Otherwise same as above.

2022-11-05 19:40:09 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/22

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1958-jaguar-xk150-se-fhc/&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=520&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0& ...

Auction description:

30th Nov, 2022 13:00 Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

Otherwise same as above.