2011-01-04 12:50:57 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/11
www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm

Auction description:
Lot No. 108:
1961 Jaguar XK150 Roadster
Chassis No. S832144DN
AUCTION DATE: Thursday, January 20, 2011
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The example presented here is a rare and desirable late production left-hand drive example that was exported to the United States near the end of production as the venerable E-Type was introduced later in the same year. Restored in the late 1990s, the car has been properly maintained and serviced and is reportedly in excellent running and driving condition. Driven sparingly since the restoration, the car comes complete with driving lights, chrome wire wheels and a spare and knock-off hammer. From the red leather upholstery to the matching original dash and carpeting, the interior is very presentable and nicely maintained, and it appears to be period correct throughout.

One of just 42 XK150 Roadsters fitted with the dual-carbureted 3.8-liter engine, this example certainly warrants closer inspection from the seasoned collector or novice in search of the performance and incomparable style that only such a Jaguar offers.

2011-02-19 18:47:12 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/19/11 cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK-3-8-Roadster-Beautiful-Restored-Jaguar-XK150-3 ... Opening bid $64,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $109,500. 78k miles. Sellers description: This is a beautiful older restoration on an honest,solid,numbers matching 3.8 litre Roadster.The car has an absolutely fabulous run and drive-tight like it was 1961!The car has a working overdrive.The engine is the correct original engine number VA2227-8,body number F17241,gearbox #JLS46776JS,vin#S832144DR1. The car has been completely sorted out mechanically by JD's British Cars in Nashville, drives beautiful. The paint is as nice as pictures show, brightwork is perfect,interior leather, carpets,gauges, dash,all like new. The car is as beautiful in person, if not more beautiful than the pictures show. The car is located in Nashville, TN Above RM auction result: Lot was Sold at a price of $77,000.

2011-11-13 21:36:36 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 10/2011
www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm

Auction description:
London
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8 Roadster
LOT: 205
Estimate: £75,000-£95,000
Chassis No. S 832144 DN
AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of £96,320

• Matching-numbers example with Jaguar Heritage Certificate
• A late-production example and one of only 42 roadsters equipped with the dual-carburetted 3.8-litre engine
• Restored in the late-1990s while maintaining its original combination of Cream with a black hood over red hides

This matching-numbers example was built on 25 October, 1960 and dispatched from the U.K. shortly thereafter on 9 November, 1960. It is a late-production XK150 built just prior to the series production of the E-Type. According to its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, the first owners were F.S. and E.W. Horswald of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the car's current and original colour combination is cream with a black hood over red hides. The addition of chrome wire wheels complete its sporty yet sophisticated appearance. Restored in the late 1990s, it has seen limited use since a recent inspection by marque specialists, who reported that it remains in very good overall condition and is mechanically sound. It is a strikingly handsome automobile that not only looks good but has the performance to match. The car is currently registered in the U.K. and comes with its U.K. MOT valid until 26 July, 2012. It is a wonderful and useable example of the final evolution in Jaguar's legendary XK range of sporting motor cars.

Addendum
Please note that this car is one of 36 left-hand drive 3.8-litre vehicles built by Jaguar as stated in the Jaguar Heritage Trust book of Jaguar XK140/150.

2014-07-30 20:49:03 | pauls writes:

Car Sold for $77,000 at 1/11 RM auction, lot 108