2022-11-11 10:20:09 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1958-jaguar-xk150-se-lhd-gDmY2n_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=e63dbf22-cfe5-49ad-a64 ...

Auction description:

1958 Jaguar XK150 DHC LHD

Colour Green

Odometer 24,388 Miles

Engine size 3442

Town Wandsworth

Seller Type Trade

Location London

Country United Kingdom

Sought-after SE spec

Desirable colour combination

Full bare-metal restoration 

MOT to October 2023

Correct V5 – showing it to be a 1958 car, first UK-registered on 01/02/2017, zero former UK keepers

Copious printed photographs of restoration work

Documentation of former ownership in Colorado, USA

Assorted invoices for parts

The Interior

Beautifully retrimmed seats, dash and doorcards

New carpets

The cabin is very well presented, with the seats tastefully retrimmed and carpets replaced. The front seats tilt correctly to allow access to the 2+2 rear seats. The dash-top and doorcards have been retrimmed, all of the gauges are functional, and the four-spoke steering wheel is in good order with very little wear.

It's all right and proper inside the boot too: a new mat covers the load bay, and the lift-up false floor raises and latches correctly, revealing a spare wire wheel.

The Exterior

Full bare-metal restoration

All trim present and correct

This classic shade of green is the perfect accompaniment to those elegant 1950s lines, and the quality of the paintwork is very good indeed – we find no marks or blemishes, the fresh paint presents extremely well. The light lenses and window glass are all good, and all of the chrome trim is present and correct, wearing a gentle patina but in good overall condition. The knock-off wire wheels look great and wear matching tyres with decent tread. 

Underneath, as the photos demonstrate, the car looks to be pleasingly solid. The overall impression with this XK150 is one of class and style; it’s certainly a car that attracted a lot of attention during our photoshoot.

The Mechanicals

Desirable (and more powerful) SE model

Smooth runner, very enjoyable to drive

The XK150 offers a robust and engaging mechanical package, serving up entertaining performance along with a supremely smooth ride. We can see from the history file that this car has recently been treated to a full restoration, and it certainly drives like it.

The engine fires easily and idles evenly, pulling keenly through the revs with the transmission shifting cleanly. The brakes feel strong and the ride is as smooth as you’d expect. An absolutely lovely Jaguar to drive, and it’s very recently passed its MOT with no advisories.

Sold at GBP 79,500