2009-07-01 09:26:40 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/1/09
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-3-8-S-1959-Jaguar-XK150-3-8-S-Roadster_W0QQcmdZVi ...
Opening bid $90,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8 "S" was originally a matching numbers 3.4 Roadster. The car has been professionally restored and converted to a proper 3.8 “S” example by nationally renowned XK technicians with over $200,000 invested. Only 1 original 3.8 “S” XK150 LHD Roadster exists in the United Sates today (originally delivered to California), and it would be impossible to tell the difference between this and the original car. With only 12 LHD 3.8 "S" roadsters produced it would difficult fo find one for sale, and if one were available it certainly would sell for $300,000 (We recently found an example selling for $325,000). It is finished in Red with a Biscuit Interior and Black Top. A beautifully restored example for a collector who wants to experience the driving dynamics of one of the most rare Jaguar performance models. Equipped with a Vicarage 5-speed transmission it is an absolute pleasure to drive and would be perfect for your vintage rally or club driving event. All of the original components come with the car including the original engine and transmission. Seller is: Cooper Classic Cars.

2009-07-02 11:04:16 | Peter Ingram writes:

it is always risky to make claims of uniqueness such as above but my notes seem to agree. The only
original 150 Roadster of 3.8S factory spec in USA is T83113DN which is or was with Lyle Dickman.
This is a great discovery