2013-09-05 11:44:30 | Lofty writes:

Originally shipped to US in 1958. 1987 to 1990 registered in Arkansas. Returned to UK in 1990 or 1991. Rebuilt in 1994 original red changed to Westminster Blue. Changed to right hand drive. New engine to 3.8S spec. fitted in 1996 and Getrag 5 speed gearbox fitted.

2013-12-05 21:26:48 | pauls writes:

A photo and nice history of the car appears in the December 2013 edition of the XK Gazette.

2022-06-29 06:21:52 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1958-jaguar-xk150-dhc-npy7z4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=4477402b-8e23-a589-111 ...

1958 Jaguar XK150 DHC

Colour Indigo Blue

Odometer 28,986 Miles

Engine size 3741

Town Harrogate

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location Yorkshire

Country United Kingdom

One of Jaguar’s true icons

Thorough mechanical rebuild in 1995 and 2019

Well-sorted road rally car from experienced enthusiast

Useful driving upgrades

Restoration of 1995 documented

Comprehensive itemised invoice for rebuild of 2019

Complete and thorough service record from 2008

All the restoration work and upgrades are comprehensively documented in the Jaguar’s extensive history file. There are some bills that will make you wince, both from Twyford Motors in the Nineties, and from IK Classics three years ago. However, you can read for yourself and rest assured that the XK has had a sound mechanical fettling, with extensive suspension and engine work undertaken.

Its service history since being bought by the present owner (2008) is also thorough and extensive. It’s reassuring to see what kind of custodians the big cat has had through its life time, especially since its return to the UK. 

The Interior

Original interior

Lovely figured dashboard

Quality after-market period steering wheel

The rich red of the interior appears all the more vivid, surrounded as it is by the deep blue of the bodywork. The seats are quite presentable but certainly show the patina of the years with some cracks, creases and fading to the cushions, but still retain all of their shape and support.

The carpets – floor and transmission tunnel) remain pretty good and retain all of their colour, and the mats too are in good condition with neat edges. The edges of the fabric of the door and windscreen surrounds is worn and faded, but the rubber seals are good.

Door cards are a very vivid red and the chromed fixtures are firmly fitted and retain a good shine, as does the handbrake. The steering wheel is an (older) aftermarket item, its highly polished wood rim, retaining a good gloss, while the veneer of the dashboard behind retains a rich colour and good figuring in the grain. The lacquer is cracked in places, but the effect remains very pleasing. 

The cabin might not do well on the concourse lawn, but it is a comfortable and quite invigorating space in which to go touring. 

The Exterior 

Older respray still in good shape

Chrome bright and rust-free 

Soft top in sound condition

‘Indigo blue’ is a colour that suits these cars well and this example is no exception. The paintwork retains a good deep gloss across the whole of the car. There are a few small scuffs on some edges, but no corrosion, and the overall effect remains very pleasing. Panel fit is good with shut lines reassuringly narrow. Doors open without sagginf and the bonnet without creaking. 

The chrome on the Jaguar remains an eye-catching feature. It has a deep shine with no areas of discolouration. There are a couple of small areas of very light pitting, but nothing of concern. Joins and folds in the metal are crisp and clean and the centre strip running up the bonnet is straight and firmly mounted – as is the Jaguar leaping confidently from the nose of the car.

The soft top is in very good condition, showing no rips or frayed edges. It’s back window remains uncreased and the roof deploys swiftly and smoothly. Folded down, the tonneau is likewise sound and press-studs down easily.

The Mechanics 

Recently rebuilt engine and carburettors 

New suspension bushes in 2022 

Very solid underneath

Comes with supply of touring spares

The 3.8-litre straight-six has the dull ‘taking care of business’ lustre of a well-fettled engine. It might not gleam like that of a trailer queen, but the bolts, washers and jubilee clips are grime and corrosion free, most all being attended to in recent adjustment. Hoses and leads appear new and supple, the (recently rebuilt) carburettors are clean and the engine as a whole shows no signs of leaks. The radiator looks good, and notice too that there is a big Kenlowe fan up front.

The underside of the Jaguar looks hugely robust; chassis rails, outriggers, box sections and spring hangers appear sturdy, corrosion-free and nicely weather sealed. Sills are solid and the fuel tank sound. The boot cavity it sound and you’ll find a good quantity of spares there – including belts and a brand new alternator.

Those tasty wire wheels are clean, free of pitting and sport straight spokes with shiny brake discs behind. They are shod with good tyres with plenty of tread.