2012-02-05 00:23:58 | Dale Peterson writes:

___ 1959 Jaguar 3.4L XK 150S OTS ___



This is an ORIGINAL UK specification XK150S that needs to be repatriated.

As indicated by the Heritage sheet this is a Factory overdrive and correct S engine Jaguar.



Original registration: 105 HBH. HBH is a Buckinghamshire (Luton, BH is the identifier) issued plate.
As originally registered in England, may be re-imported to UK tax free.

Numerous pieces of documentation available. Export and bill of sale documents. Registration book.

__ JAGUAR DIAMLER HERITAGE TRUST CERTIFICATE __

Body style Open Two Seater

Specification Right Hand Drive

VIN/Chassis Number T820041D/N

Engine Number VS1999-9

Body number F17122

Gearbox number JLS44019JS

Color, exterior Pearl

interior Light blue, (changed to New blue)

hood Black, (changed to New blue)

Date built 1 May 1959

Date dispatched 13 May 1959

Main distributor Henleys

First owner No first owner recorded

Additional note Vehicle equipped with overdrive transmission



RN/02/114/D3C23P63

file locator



__ RESTORATION __ Completed September 2011.

Exceptional car which was comprehensively restored by well known Jaguar specialist Sean Johnson of Austin Healer/Elite Restorations. Documentation available. The body off restoration is complete and extensive. Body was taken to bare metal, fitted to perfection, interior trimmed in the beautiful New Blue color. The interior was completely renewed with the correct materials to the correct patterns. It is in a spectacular color combination of Pearl Grey exterior and New Blue interior that accents nicely with the New Blue Leather interior and carpet. Canvas Roof is also New Blue with matching Tonneau cover. Chrome work re-plated to show level and all hardware panels in proper finish.

__ Following are notes by the restorer __


__ ENGINE __

The engine was completely rebuilt and the pistons are the correct 9:1 compression ratio. When I took it apart it had been fitted with 8:1 pistons. The 9:1 pistons are not available so I had a set made. (veniola SP?) I believe the engine is .030 for the bore and .10 on the main and rod bearings. The cams are to stock grind.



The carbs and the electric aux. carb were all rebuilt and the carbs were fit with new throttle shafts at that time. Every aspect performs as it should and the operation of the electric choke is as per new. New fuel pumps and all of the fuel lines are new and the fuel tank and sender are new.



__ DIFFERENTIAL __
The rear axle for your car is a 3.54:1 Thorton Power-Lock. Normally all of the cars with O/D would have been fitted with a 4.09:1 gear set in either open or power-lock configuration. The fact that your car has a 3.54 diff would seem to indicate that it was special ordered that way. This was commonly called a continental gear set. The metal dash housing that holds the gauges and switches behind the wood panel was always marked with the gear ratio and the car body number. Yours was so marked and the gear set written was 3.54. The speedo for the 4.09 geared cars is a different part number than the one for the 3.54 cars. Your car is fitted with the correct speedo for a 3.54 car. This threw me at first when I took the car apart, but as this is not the first 150 I have taken to bits, I'm sure that yours was and is original. Certainly, all of the US spec cars with O/d would have the 4.09 gear set. The 3.54 gear set makes this a great highway car with exceptionally long legs and a fairly high top speed. It should get considerably better fuel economy as well. This is a very unusual specification and may be unique to this car.

__ MANUAL OVERDRIVE __

The overdrive was completely rebuilt with all new parts. I would mention that this is about the best early Jaguar gearbox that I have ever come across. The ease at which the car can be up-shifted and downshifted is AMAZING.



__ CHASSIS __
The chassis itself is the original to the car, all of the wearing parts of the suspension have either been rebuilt or replaced with new parts. The chassis was completely stripped, sand blasted and painted. All of the suspension parts were powder coated (the English call this "stove enamelling")

__ WIRING __
A new wiring harness of the correct pattern with the correct type wires was fit. All of the gauges were rebuilt, the speedo was not reset for total mileage. Most of the electrical parts are the original date coded parts. Fitted with two 6-volt batteries.

__ BRAKES __
As far as the brakes go... anyone who is anywhere familiar with Jags will know that this car is fit with square brake pads (this is a plus, the round pads are a real bitch). All the rotors are new as are the masters and the all of the brake lines, solid and flex. You had indicated the calipers had been rebuilt and I have no reason to doubt it. The car is fit with a new servo reserve tank and the servo functions perfectly. The square pads and the reserve tank are correct to this car.

Engine pulls strongly and registers perfect oil pressure.





Goal of completed restoration was to maintain original specifications to experience as intended by the factory.
There are two upgrades. Stainless steel wire wheels on AVON bias ply tyres. Stainless steel exhaust.



Includes Operating, Maintenance And Service Handbook. Maintenance Chart.
Has complete tool kit with roll. Tecalemit GC 3020 grease gun. Jack with nine dimple pressed foot with black foam pad for jack arm.



__ OWNER HISTORY __

1985 to present. Mr. DRP - Washington State, USA - Current owner 26+ years

1984-1985 Mr. FC - Vancouver, Canada

1983-1984 Mr.RCL - Hertford Heath, Hertford, England

1975-1983 Mr.C - Gloscestershire, England

1965-1975 Mr. MRN - Aldridge, England

1959-1965 Unknown



__ HISTORY OF NUMBERS PRODUCED FOR THE ENGLISH MARKET __

According to Philip Porter there were only 76 some odd recorded sales of RHD cars for the UK market.



__ 1958 __



19 cars produced 820001 through 820019

11 cars delivered to UK market, 6 cars to "S" spec, 5 cars to SE spec





__ 1959 __



47 cars produced

24 cars produced to 3.4 ltr spec 820020 -820042 and 820046

23 cars produced to 3.8 ltr spec 820043-820045 and 820047-820066

42 cars delivered to UK market, 40 cars to "S" spec, 2 cars to SE spec



There is no breakdown of 3.4 vs 3.8 "S" spec in 1959 for UK delivery. I simply guessed based on 1958 ratios. If the ratio were the same as 1958 for home deliveries then 3.4's could have been as low as 12 cars to a maximum of all 24 sold. So there could have been a minimum of 8 cars (since I can confirm at least 2 "S's" in 1959 820021 and 820046) to a maximum of 30 home market 3.4 'S' spec cars. The figure of 30 assumes that the entire production of RHD 3.4's were all UK sales and that all of them were to "S" spec. I highly doubt either to be the case. From Porters information 5 rhd cars were delivered to some other RHD market, again, there is no indication how many of each went where. (3.4 vs. 3.8)



__ 1960 __



27 cars produced 820067-820093

23 cars delivered to UK market, according to Porter all were SE (Philip Porter states 22 in 1960 and 1 in 1961, no 150 rhd roadsters were actually built after Oct. 1960)

2012-02-06 20:46:14 | Dale writes:

___ 1959 Jaguar 3.4L XK 150S OTS ___
This is an ORIGINAL UK specification XK150S that needs to be repatriated.
As indicated by the Heritage sheet this is a Factory overdrive and correct S engine Jaguar.
Original registration: 105 HBH. HBH is a Buckinghamshire (Luton, BH is the identifier) issued plate.
As originally registered in England, may be re-imported to UK tax free.
Numerous pieces of documentation available. Export and bill of sale documents. Registration book.

__ JAGUAR DIAMLER HERITAGE TRUST CERTIFICATE __
Body style Open Two Seater
Specification Right Hand Drive
VIN/Chassis Number T820041D/N
Engine Number VS1999-9
Body number F17122
Gearbox number JLS44019JS
Color, exterior Pearl
interior Light blue, (changed to New blue)
hood Black, (changed to New blue)
Date built 1 May 1959
Date dispatched 13 May 1959
Main distributor Henlys
First owner No first owner recorded
Additional note Vehicle equipped with overdrive transmission
RN/02/114/D3C23P63
file locator
__ RESTORATION __ Completed September 2011.
Exceptional car which was comprehensively restored by well known Jaguar specialist Sean Johnson of Austin Healer/Elite Restorations. Documentation available. The body off restoration is complete and extensive. Body was taken to bare metal, fitted to perfection, interior trimmed in the beautiful New Blue color. The interior was completely renewed with the correct materials to the correct patterns. It is in a spectacular color combination of Pearl Grey exterior and New Blue interior that accents nicely with the New Blue Leather interior and carpet. Canvas Roof is also New Blue with matching Tonneau cover. Chrome work re-plated to show level and all hardware panels in proper finish.

__ Following are notes by the restorer __

__ BODY __
The car was media blasted to bare metal and then primed with PPG DP epoxy primer. I used PPG catalyzed hi build primers and sealed with DP epoxy reduced as a sealer. Topcoats were in PPG Concept catalyzed polyurethane enamel. The car was topcoated 3 coats and then blocked with 600 grit and then final topcoats with concept and polished. (3 additional coats) the underside and the insides of the panels are finished in flat black DP epoxy as original.

__ ENGINE __
The engine was completely rebuilt and the pistons are the correct 9:1 compression ratio. When I took it apart it had been fitted with 8:1 pistons. The 9:1 pistons are not available so I had a set made. (veniola SP?) I believe the engine is .030 for the bore and .10 on the main and rod bearings. The cams are to stock grind.

The carbs and the electric aux. carb were all rebuilt and the carbs were fit with new throttle shafts at that time. Every aspect performs as it should and the operation of the electric choke is as per new. New fuel pumps and all of the fuel lines are new and the fuel tank and sender are new.
__ DIFFERENTIAL __
The rear axle for your car is a 3.54:1 Thorton Power-Lock. Normally all of the cars with O/D would have been fitted with a 4.09:1 gear set in either open or power-lock configuration. The fact that your car has a 3.54 diff would seem to indicate that it was special ordered that way. This was commonly called a continental gear set. The metal dash housing that holds the gauges and switches behind the wood panel was always marked with the gear ratio and the car body number. Yours was so marked and the gear set written was 3.54. The speedo for the 4.09 geared cars is a different part number than the one for the 3.54 cars. Your car is fitted with the correct speedo for a 3.54 car. This threw me at first when I took the car apart, but as this is not the first 150 I have taken to bits, I'm sure that yours was and is original. Certainly, all of the US spec cars with O/d would have the 4.09 gear set. The 3.54 gear set makes this a great highway car with exceptionally long legs and a fairly high top speed. It should get considerably better fuel economy as well. This is a very unusual specification and may be unique to this car.

__ MANUAL OVERDRIVE __
The overdrive was completely rebuilt with all new parts. I would mention that this is about the best early Jaguar gearbox that I have ever come across. The ease at which the car can be up-shifted and downshifted is AMAZING. Your car was originally set up as a manually operated o/d.

__ CHASSIS __
The chassis itself is the original to the car, all of the wearing parts of the suspension have either been rebuilt or replaced with new parts. The chassis was completely stripped, sand blasted and painted. All of the suspension parts were powder coated (the English call this "stove enamelling")

__ WIRING __
A new wiring harness of the correct pattern with the correct type wires was fit. All of the gauges were rebuilt, the speedo was not reset for total mileage. Most of the electrical parts are the original date coded parts. Fitted with two 6-volt batteries.

__ BRAKES __
As far as the brakes go... anyone who is anywhere familiar with Jags will know that this car is fit with square brake pads (this is a plus, the round pads are a real bitch). All the rotors are new as are the masters and the all of the brake lines, solid and flex. You had indicated the calipers had been rebuilt and I have no reason to doubt it. The car is fit with a new servo reserve tank and the servo functions perfectly. The square pads and the reserve tank are correct to this car.

Engine pulls strongly and registers perfect oil pressure.
Goal of completed restoration was to maintain original specifications to experience as intended by the factory.
There are two upgrades. Stainless steel wire wheels on AVON bias ply tyres. Stainless steel exhaust.
Includes Operating, Maintenance And Service Handbook. Maintenance Chart.
Has complete tool kit with roll. Tecalemit GC 3020 grease gun. Jack with nine dimple pressed foot with black foam pad for jack arm.
__ OWNER HISTORY __
1985 to present. Mr. DRP - Washington State, USA - Current owner 26+ years
1984-1985 Mr. FC - Vancouver, Canada
1983-1984 Mr.RCL - Hertford Heath, Hertford, England
1975-1983 Mr.C - Gloscestershire, England
1965-1975 Mr. MRN - Aldridge, England
1959-1965 Unknown
__ HISTORY: __ NUMBERS PRODUCED FOR THE ENGLISH MARKET __

Here are the chassis numbers of all of the surviving RHD 150S OTS cars.



3.4 ltr cars for 1958



S820003DN October

T820007DN November

T820008DN November

T820011DN November

T820016 December

T820019DN December



NO records exist for T820005 which Porter says was the first. There is a listing for S820003DN and the owner states it is to S spec. and the first "S" made for the UK market. The factory parts list shows 820005 to be the first car. Porter suggests that such a car may exist.



3.4 ltr cars for 1959



T820023 January

T820024DN February

T820026 February

T820028 March

T820032 March

T820038DN April

T820041DN May Washington State, U.S.A.

T820042 May

T820046 * June Australia *car converted from LHD by the factory



3.8 ltr cars for 1959



T820044 June

T820048 July

T820053DN September

T820055DN September

T820056DN October

T820060DN October

T820063DN December

T820064DN December

T820066DN December New Zealand



3.8 ltr cars for 1960



T820074DN April

T820077DN May

T820078DN May

T820082DN May Switzerland

T820086 June

T820087DN June

T820092DN August Japan last RHD 150S roadster built



I do not know why Porter lists only 1958 and 1959 for sales of RHD 150S roadsters as clearly they were made.



Only 2 RHD 150S roadsters are in the US, yours, (T820041DN) and a 3.8 (T820074DN) in California. With the exception of the other four cars all of the remaining cars are in the British Isles.

According to Philip Porter there were only 76 some odd recorded sales of RHD cars for the UK market.

__ 1958 __
19 cars produced 820001 through 820019
11 cars delivered to UK market, 6 cars to "S" spec, 5 cars to SE spec


__ 1959 __

47 cars produced
24 cars produced to 3.4 ltr spec 820020 -820042 and 820046
23 cars produced to 3.8 ltr spec 820043-820045 and 820047-820066
42 cars delivered to UK market, 40 cars to "S" spec, 2 cars to SE spec
Of the 40 cars to "S" spec, 16-cars 3.4ltr, 24-cars to 3.8ltr

820042 was the last scheduled RHD 3.4 roadster. I was able to determine that it is to "S" spec and survives. 820046 was the very last RHD 3.4 roadster (converted from LHD by the factory) it is also to "S" spec and also survives. This means that the last three RHD 3.4 roadsters were all to "S" spec and all three are still around. Of those last three 3.4ltr cars, only yours was fit with overdrive. In fact 14 of the original 23 RHD 3.4ltr 150S roadsters have been accounted for. Of those 14, 7 had overdrive. 16 of the original 26 RHD 3.8ltr 150S roadsters have been accounted for and the vast majority of those were fit with o/d (13)



Most of the RHD 150 roadsters were sold by Henlys



__ 1960 __

27 cars produced 820067-820093
23 cars delivered to UK market, according to Porter all were SE (Philip Porter states 22 in 1960 and 1 in 1961, no 150 rhd roadsters were actually built after Oct. 1960)

2012-02-07 22:07:33 | Dale writes:

___ 1959 Jaguar 3.4L XK 150S OTS ___
This is an ORIGINAL UK specification XK150S that needs to be repatriated.
As indicated by the Heritage sheet this is a Factory overdrive and correct S engine Jaguar.
Original registration: 105 HBH. HBH is a Buckinghamshire (Luton, BH is the identifier) issued plate.
As originally registered in England, may be re-imported to UK tax free.
Numerous pieces of documentation available. Export and bill of sale documents. Registration book.
Date of Registration 14 05 59

__ JAGUAR DIAMLER HERITAGE TRUST CERTIFICATE __
Body style Open Two Seater
Specification Right Hand Drive
VIN/Chassis Number T820041D/N
Engine Number VS1999-9
Body number F17122
Gearbox number JLS44019JS
Color, exterior Pearl
interior Light blue, (changed to New blue)
hood Black, (changed to New blue)
Date built 1 May 1959
Date dispatched 13 May 1959
Main distributor Henlys
First owner No first owner recorded
Additional note Vehicle equipped with overdrive transmission
RN/02/114/D3C23P63
file locator
__ RESTORATION __ Completed September 2011.
Exceptional car which was comprehensively restored by well known Jaguar specialist Sean Johnson of Austin Healer/Elite Restorations. Documentation available. The body off restoration is complete and extensive. Body was taken to bare metal, fitted to perfection, interior trimmed in the beautiful New Blue color. The interior was completely renewed with the correct materials to the correct patterns. It is in a spectacular color combination of Pearl Grey exterior and New Blue interior that accents nicely with the New Blue Leather interior and carpet. Canvas Roof is also New Blue with matching Tonneau cover. Chrome work re-plated to show level and all hardware panels in proper finish.

__ Following are notes by the restorer __

__ BODY __
The car was media blasted to bare metal and then primed with PPG DP epoxy primer. I used PPG catalyzed hi build primers and sealed with DP epoxy reduced as a sealer. Topcoats were in PPG Concept catalyzed polyurethane enamel. The car was topcoated 3 coats and then blocked with 600 grit and then final topcoats with concept and polished. (3 additional coats) the underside and the insides of the panels are finished in flat black DP epoxy as original.

__ ENGINE __
The engine was completely rebuilt and the pistons are the correct 9:1 compression ratio. When I took it apart it had been fitted with 8:1 pistons. The 9:1 pistons are not available so I had a set made. (veniola SP?) I believe the engine is .030 for the bore and .010 on the main and rod bearings. The cams are to stock grind.

The carbs and the electric aux. carb were all rebuilt and the carbs were fit with new throttle shafts at that time. Every aspect performs as it should and the operation of the electric choke is as per new. New fuel pumps and all of the fuel lines are new and the fuel tank and sender are new.
__ DIFFERENTIAL __
The rear axle for your car is a 3.54:1 Thorton Power-Lock. Normally all of the cars with O/D would have been fitted with a 4.09:1 gear set in either open or power-lock configuration. The fact that your car has a 3.54 diff would seem to indicate that it was special ordered that way. This was commonly called a continental gear set. The metal dash housing that holds the gauges and switches behind the wood panel was always marked with the gear ratio and the car body number. Yours was so marked and the gear set written was 3.54. The speedo for the 4.09 geared cars is a different part number than the one for the 3.54 cars. Your car is fitted with the correct speedo for a 3.54 car. This threw me at first when I took the car apart, but as this is not the first 150 I have taken to bits, I'm sure that yours was and is original. Certainly, all of the US spec cars with O/d would have the 4.09 gear set. The 3.54 gear set makes this a great highway car with exceptionally long legs and a fairly high top speed. It should get considerably better fuel economy as well. This is a very unusual specification and may be unique to this car.

__ MANUAL OVERDRIVE __
The overdrive was completely rebuilt with all new parts. I would mention that this is about the best early Jaguar gearbox that I have ever come across. The ease at which the car can be up-shifted and downshifted is AMAZING. Your car was originally set up as a manually operated o/d.

__ CHASSIS __
The chassis itself is the original to the car, all of the wearing parts of the suspension have either been rebuilt or replaced with new parts. The chassis was completely stripped, sand blasted and painted. All of the suspension parts were powder coated (the English call this "stove enamelling")

__ WIRING __
A new wiring harness of the correct pattern with the correct type wires was fit. All of the gauges were rebuilt, the speedo was not reset for total mileage. Most of the electrical parts are the original date coded parts. Fitted with two 6-volt batteries.

__ BRAKES __
As far as the brakes go... anyone who is anywhere familiar with Jags will know that this car is fit with square brake pads (this is a plus, the round pads are a real bitch). All the rotors are new as are the masters and the all of the brake lines, solid and flex. You had indicated the calipers had been rebuilt and I have no reason to doubt it. The car is fit with a new servo reserve tank and the servo functions perfectly. The square pads and the reserve tank are correct to this car.

Engine pulls strongly and registers perfect oil pressure.
Goal of completed restoration was to maintain original specifications to experience as intended by the factory.
There are two upgrades. Stainless steel wire wheels on AVON bias ply tyres. Stainless steel exhaust.
Includes Operating, Maintenance And Service Handbook. Maintenance Chart.
Has complete tool kit with roll. Tecalemit GC 3020 grease gun. Jack with nine dimple pressed foot with black foam pad for jack arm.
__ OWNER HISTORY __
1985 to present. Mr. DRP - Washington State, USA - Current owner 26+ years -__ mileage 78540 to 82024 currently__
1984-1985 Mr. FC - Vancouver, Canada -__ mileage 78136 to 78540__
1983-1984 Mr.RCL - Hertford Heath, Hertford, England - __mileage 78039__
1975-1983 Mr.C - Gloscestershire, England
1965-1975 Mr. MRN - Aldridge, England
1959-1965 Unknown
__ HISTORY: __ NUMBERS PRODUCED FOR THE ENGLISH MARKET __
Here are the chassis numbers of all of the surviving RHD 150S OTS cars.

3.4 ltr cars for 1958

S820003DN October
T820007DN November
T820008DN November
T820011DN November
T820016 December
T820019DN December

NO records exist for T820005 which Porter says was the first. There is a listing for S820003DN and the owner states it is to S spec. and the first "S" made for the UK market. The factory parts list shows 820005 to be the first car. Porter suggests that such a car may exist.

3.4 ltr cars for 1959

T820023 January
T820024DN February
T820026 February
T820028 March
T820032 March
T820038DN April
T820041DN May Washington State, U.S.A.
T820042 May
T820046 * June Australia *car converted from LHD by the factory

3.8 ltr cars for 1959

T820044 June
T820048 July
T820053DN September
T820055DN September
T820056DN October
T820060DN October
T820063DN December
T820064DN December
T820066DN December New Zealand

3.8 ltr cars for 1960

T820074DN April
T820077DN May
T820078DN May
T820082DN May Switzerland
T820086 June
T820087DN June
T820092DN August Japan last RHD 150S roadster built

I do not know why Porter lists only 1958 and 1959 for sales of RHD 150S roadsters as clearly they were made.

Only 2 RHD 150S roadsters are in the US, yours, (T820041DN) and a 3.8 (T820074DN) in California. With the exception of the other four cars all of the remaining cars are in the British Isles.

According to Philip Porter there were only 76 some odd recorded sales of RHD cars for the UK market.

__ 1958 __
19 cars produced 820001 through 820019
11 cars delivered to UK market, 6 cars to "S" spec, 5 cars to SE spec


__ 1959 __

47 cars produced
24 cars produced to 3.4 ltr spec 820020 -820042 and 820046
23 cars produced to 3.8 ltr spec 820043-820045 and 820047-820066
42 cars delivered to UK market, 40 cars to "S" spec, 2 cars to SE spec
Of the 40 cars to "S" spec, 16-cars 3.4ltr, 24-cars to 3.8ltr

820042 was the last scheduled RHD 3.4 roadster. I was able to determine that it is to "S" spec and survives. 820046 was the very last RHD 3.4 roadster (converted from LHD by the factory) it is also to "S" spec and also survives. This means that the last three RHD 3.4 roadsters were all to "S" spec and all three are still around.
Most of the RHD 150 roadsters were sold by Henlys

__ 1960 __

27 cars produced 820067-820093
23 cars delivered to UK market,

2012-08-14 20:38:23 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/12
www.bonhams.com/auctions/20322/lot/426/

Auction description:
17 Aug 2012 11 a.m. Carmel, California
Motorcars
Auction 20322
426
1959 Jaguar XK 150S 3.4 OTS
Chassis no. T820041D/N
Engine no. VS1999-9
This right-hand drive 1959 XK150S is one of the rarest open roadster variants made, being one of only 40 cars built to 'S' specification for the home market that year and one of just 16 powered by the 3.4-liter version of the XK motor. According to the Heritage Certificate, chassis T820041DN also had the optional Overdrive transmission and was originally finished in Pearl with Light Blue upholstery and black top. Completed on May 1, 1959, the car was dispatched via Henly's on May 13 and carried the registration number 105 HBH, a plate issued in Luton, Buckinghamshire just two days hence. The chain of ownership dates back to 1965 and the car is known to have resided in England until 1984, when the previous owner took the XK150S to Canada. The current long-term owner, based in the Pacific Northeast, acquired the Jaguar in 1985 and has been its custodian for the past 26 years.

According to the extensive history file that accompanies the Jaguar, it was comprehensively restored by the highly respected marque specialist Sean Johnson at Austin Healey/Elite Restorations whose impeccable work has been lauded both in awards won at shows and above market prices fetched at auction. The through restoration process involved stripping the body back to bare metal and repainting it in spectacular Pearl Grey. The interior was professionally reupholstered in New Blue leather with matching carpets, the top received new canvas in matching New Blue and a new tonneau cover, and all of the chrome was fully refurbished.

Mechanically the engine was rebuilt with 9:1 compression ratio pistons, the carburetors overhauled, and the transmission completely refreshed with all new parts. Power is funneled through a special Power Lok differential geared to 3.54, instead of the standard 4.09, and overdrive is manually actuated, rather than electronically, a combination that was likely ordered with high speed cruising in mind given the 'long legs' the tall ratio and overdrive provide. The electrical system was redone with a new wiring harness; the gauges were rebuilt, the braking system was fitted with new rotors, lines, square pads, masters, and a new servo reserve tank all correct to this car. The only deviations from the original factory specification are the stainless wire wheels fitted with Avon bias ply tires, and the stainless steel exhaust system.

Completed in September 2011, the owner's stated goal was to "maintain original specifications" according to the manufacturer's intentions and reports the "engine pulls strongly and registers perfect oil pressure". The car comes with a correct and complete tool kit, Tecalemit grease gun and a jack, as well as literature including an operating, maintenance and service Handbook, and Maintenance Chart.
Estimate:
US$ 120,000 - 150,000
£76,000 - 96,000
€97,000 - 120,000

2014-08-22 10:23:32 | PaulW writes:

It seems like the car is now back in the UK; UK road tax valid until 1 Dec 2014. Registration number could be on another Jaguar, but the data held by DVLA all agrees (date of first registration 14 May 1959).

2015-02-06 00:13:04 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.jagxk.com/cars-for-sale/category/jaguar-xk150-ots-rhd.html

Sellers description:
Jaguar XK150 OTS 3.4 'S' RHD 1959 - for sale (NUMBERS MATCHING)
Chassis Number: T820041DN
Engine Number: VS1999-9
Gearbox Number: JLS44019KS
Registration Number: 105 HBH

This is an extremely well presented, fully restored Jaguar XK150 OTS (roadster) 3.4 S with mechanical overdrive. It is an original UK right hand drive car in its original colour and has all numbers matching. This is a true collectors car!
£225,000