2006-11-21 10:12:28 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/06
www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot.php

Auction description:
True Greats London England
Thursday 30th November 2006
Lot 155
1959 Jaguar XK150 Fixedhead Coupe
Registration no: PSU 595
Chassis no: S836521BW
Estimate: £20,000-25,000

Initially exported directly to the United States of America, the long legged coupe was kept and used in the famously dry and car-friendly environment of California's west coast. After a number of years, it was brought home to the UK in 1982 whereupon a substantial restoration project was undertaken. An estimated £12,000 was spent with the left to right hand conversion taking place at the same time. The works done have now settled into an attractive patina and owner and car can frequently be found on various RAC and Jaguar Drivers Club rallies. Included in the sale is a comprehensive file of bills, an MoT certificate valid until April of next years and a V5C.

2009-01-21 10:08:08 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/21/09
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Current bid GBP 21,500, no reserve, 1 bide 4 days left in auction. Car is in Prestbury, Cheshire.

Sellers description:
1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8 FHC, returned from California in 1982 and extensively restored and professionally converted to RHD at that time. Bodywork and mechanicals by AFEX with interior completed by Suffolk & Turley. Paintwork in Old English White, lovely paitna, some minor marks around front indicator lenses and rear arch edges but overall very good, bright , shiny and attractive finish. Chromework is bright and sound, some peeling on rear bumper. Stainless exhausts. Interior trim is dark blue leather in excellent condition. New footwell carpets recently fitted. Dash top also dark blue in perfect condition, dash in light grey.

4 speeed manual plus Overdrive.

5 new Vrederstein tyres fitted 500 miles ago,fitted on recently silver powder coated spoke wheels.

3 owners registered since returning to UK.

New front seat belts recently fitted.

Car drives well, sits well and handles well. Engine tick over is exceptionally smooth and pulls away strongly. I have owned the car just over two years and done very little mileage in that time.

2010-06-08 10:26:34 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 6/10
www.handhauctions.co.uk/lotdetail.php

Auction description:
Estimate: £30000 - 35000
Registration No: PSU 596
Chassis No: S836521BW
Engine No: VA11909
CC: 3800
Colour: White
Trim Colour: Blue
MOT: May 2011
Leaving the Browns Lane production line as a left-hand drive 3.8 litre Special Equipment automatic model, this particular example has since been converted to right-hand drive four-speed manual plus overdrive specification. Reportedly re-sprayed in Old English White, re-trimmed using blue leather upholstery and treated to new chromework as part of an extensive restoration carried out within the past few decades, work on the Jaguar is further understood to have included a major engine overhaul and the checking over / refurbishment of its running gear. Thought to retain many of its original panels, 'PSU 596' is said to "run cool and drive superbly with good oil pressure". The subject of a recent service and MOT test, the fixed-head coupe is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. While, he adds that: "These XK150s are a classic car man's dream. With their beautiful lines, sporty interiors and ample performance, they represent Jaguar's heritage at its best".

PLEASE NOTE: We have recently been informed that (a) this lot was repatriated from Los Angeles, California in 1982 and (b) the extensive restoration referred to in its printed catalogue description was carried out during 1988-1989. The vendor believes the Californian climate helped preserve much of the Jaguar's original sheet metal and that the mileage accrued since its refurbishment is circa 17,000. Taken on a hundred mile journey following its latest MOT test, the XK150 is stated to have "performed beautifully". A handsome machine, it is apparently accompanied by paperwork dating back to 1982 including a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin letter from Jaguar and numerous old MOTs / tax discs etc.