2005-11-20 23:04:18 | Kevin McCaffery writes:

This car is in the last stages of restoration and should be on the road in mid-2006.

2005-11-21 10:17:24 | Steven D. writes:

Kevin:
Thanks for registing your car. Good luck with the restoration. Have any photos of the restoration or as found photos to share?
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2006-09-20 09:47:33 | Kevin McCaffery writes:

I'm almost done with the restoration. The only thing left is the interior, which will be installed this winter. Should have the car on the road in the spring!!

2006-09-21 04:58:29 | Peter Ingram writes:

No 150 LHD Rdstrs were built in 1957 Surely this is built July 1958

2006-11-14 07:44:18 | Kevin McCaffery writes:

I stand corrected. As Mr. Ingram noted on 9/21/06 the car was built in 1958 not 1957.

2007-07-13 10:38:01 | Lofty writes:

The car is now completed and has been driven approx 500 miles. An absolute pleasure to drive.

2014-04-12 18:14:29 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/14
www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm

Auction description:
1958 Jaguar XK150 SE Roadster
2014 The Houston Classic Auction
Lot Number 60
ESTIMATE: $140,000 - $180,000
CHASSIS NO: S831054DN
Matching Numbers Example Factory-Equipped with Overdrive, Well-Restored, Sorted, and Highly Desirable Throughout, Complete with JDHT Certificate, Tools, Jack, Spare and Tonneau

As confirmed by the "S" prefix to its S831054DN Chassis Number, this 1958 Jaguar XK150 is an original left-hand drive "Special Equipment" or "SE" model. According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate that accompanies it, this XK150 was completed on July 23, 1958, and dispatched on September 4th for delivery to the USA and distribution via Jaguar Cars New York. The first recorded owner is one Mr. F.C. Hunt who was a resident of Palmyra in upstate New York.

Subsequent ownership is unknown until Stephen P. Schiffer, DDS, of Birmingham, Michigan acquired the XK150. During 1987, Jaguar enthusiast Kevin McCaffery of Grosse Ile, Michigan, purchased it in running condition from Dr. Schiffer. During Mr. McCaffery's tenure, the Jaguar received a long-term and complete "nut-and-bolt" restoration that was completed during 2007. Restoration highlights include bodywork performed by the experts at Reiter's Metalcraft in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, as well as final trimming, detailing, sorting, and tuning by the respected Jaguar marque experts at Muncie Imports and Classics of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

As offered, the Jaguar remains engaging throughout with its period correct Cornish Grey exterior finish remaining very nice with only a few very minor flaws noted, complemented by black leather upholstery. Weather gear includes a black convertible top, top boot, and tonneau cover. Retaining complete matching numbers and equipped with factory overdrive providing excellent highway performance, the XK150 has accumulated only an approximate 2,400 miles since restoration. It is further complete with the corresponding Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, tools, jack, and spare wheel and tire assembly. Fully sorted, it stands ready for any classic tour or rally event you should choose to enter with added benefits including its heightened comfort, additional legroom, and four-wheel disc brakes. Accompanied by a wealth of documentation, this wonderfully equipped and presented XK150 delivers tremendous value in today's collector-car market and marks the final expression of one of the most desirable and iconic sports car designs ever conceived.

2014-12-18 18:43:04 | pauls writes:

Sold at $125,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $137,500