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S847012BW

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Record Creation: Entered on 6 February 2006.

 

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2006-02-18 15:21:13 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Car Condition was added: Rest: Nice
  • Replacement Engine was added: other jaguar
  • Current Color was changed from black to other
  • Current City was added: Walnut Creek
  • 2007-07-04 16:22:02 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Engine Number was changed from LB9618-8 to LB96188
  • Current Color was changed from other to black
  • 2015-05-19 19:24:31 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Top Color was added: black
  • Current Color was changed from black to imperial maroon
  • Current City was changed from Walnut Creek to Oakland
  • Last Seen was changed from 2006 to 2015
  • 2015-05-25 08:53:13 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Top Color was deleted, old value was: black
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1960
  • Factory Build Month was added: 10
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    2006-02-06 22:41:15 | Lofty writes:

    The original engine number was VA
    2197-8 but the current engine is LB9618-8.

    2006-02-10 03:18:47 | John A. Owen writes:

    This is my car. I have ownedit for 25 years. It is driven and shown regularly. The colors are black with Imperial Maroon fenders. The importer (NY Jaguar) painted it with this combination before it was originally sold. This was apparently as a result of repair after damage suffered in shipping the car. It is a spectacular combination.

    2006-02-18 03:26:30 | John A. Owen writes:

    This car is driven and shown regularly. The color combination is black with Imperial Maroon fenders and
    doors (below the belt line). It was painted with these colors by New York Jaguar, the importer, after they repaired damage the car suffered in shipment from England. I am the third owner, and have had it since 1981.

    2015-05-17 10:54:13 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 5/17/15
    www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-XK150-/141668313814
    Car has a buy it now price of $66,990 for 6 days. Car now said to be in Oakland, California. Complete VIN on this car is J61S847012BW.

    Sellers description:
    This stunning 1961 Jaguar XK150 factory Webasto is proudly offered for sale at Classic Cars West in Oakland CA. Having had the same owner for the last 24 years, this California original car has seen a loving ongoing restoration to high quality and reliable driver status. All restoration work is thoroughly documented and all work was carried out by the best British car shops in the Bay Area.

    Further, this XK150 is one of what are believed to be under 20 to leave the plant with a Webasto roof installed. The current owner called the plant in Coventry and spoke with the former custodian of recods who confirmed this. Sadly, she has now passed and many of the documents were lost or destroyed. The top functions perfectly and is visually flawless, having been recently replaced.

    The two-tone paintwork also carries a rather interesting story. This car is one of a shipment that experienced a rough crossing of the Atlantic en route to the distributor in New York and as such, suffered minor paint damage. This was fixed by Jaguar US prior to sale. The quality and finish of the paint and brightwork is to a very high standard. The car has never seen rain, something that is apparent upon inspection.

    The replacement engine was completely rebuilt and installed mated to the fantastic 700R4 four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. The car retains its original differential. Electrical system was completely gone through, with much of the Lucas factory components being replaced with far superior units. All Lucas wiring was removed and replaced too at that time. The car was fitted with a center brake light and seat belts in order to pass CA inspection requirements in 1981. Rock solid power windows were installed at this time, the switches using the original winders. Very cool. The brakes and suspension was also recently serviced.

    Wire wheels are in pristine condition on almost new rubber and a full size wire spare is included in the boot, along with jack, tool kit and a wooden cowl and mallet.

    This car was specifically built for reliability and comfort in keeping with a highly original look.

    2015-07-26 17:08:52 | Ebrand writes:

    Car is still for sale at Classic Cars a West asking price $62,000.
    Trying to get more information fr Mr. Owen regarding his prior ownership, stories of its provenance and history. If this note reaches you pls send anything you'd like to share to above e-mail. Fascinating story.
    Thanks!

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