2011-10-11 19:54:36 | pauls writes:

From the October 2011 issue of the XK Gazette: S827464DN, built Oct. '59, registered 7 AGD, whereabouts unknown.

2014-08-25 04:23:33 | PaulW writes:

For auction at Bonhams Beaulieu sale 6 Sep 2014

2014-08-26 18:31:47 | pauls writes:

Additional auction info:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21902/lot/355/

Auction description:
Lot 355
1959 Jaguar XK150SE 3.8-Litre Drophead Coupé
Registration no. MFO 137
Chassis no. S827464DN
Engine no. 7B57024-8
£50,000 - 70,000
US$ 83,000 - 120,000
The Beaulieu Sale, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
6 Sep 2014 14:00 BST
Its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Production Record Trace Certificate states that this XK150 was manufactured in October 1959 as a 3.4-litre right-hand drive drophead coupé complete with manual gearbox and overdrive, and left the factory finished in Pearl Grey with red interior. Registered '7 AGO', the car was dispatched by Messrs Ritchies on 30th October 1959. When purchased by the vendor in August 1995 from Woodmanton Classics, it had been repainted red and was registered 'CFD 738B'. The recorded mileage at that time was 56,939. In September 1995 the car was reregistered 'MFO 137'.

We are advised that restoration has been ongoing since acquisition, with any work required being done each winter. The vendor had the engine rebuilt in 1998 and as the block was cracked, it was replaced with the 3.8-litre block '7B57024-8' (see invoice on file). In 2007 this engine was rebuilt again by VSE in Wales (as per invoice dated 26.3.2007) and the current odometer reading of circa 56,000 miles reflects the distance covered since then.

The interior was re-trimmed throughout some years ago, the original bench being replaced with bucket seats similar in style to D-Type racing seats but with hinged backs to facilitate access to the rear. Bodywork refurbishment has included rebuilding the spare wheel well, rear wings, front wings (most of), door sills and hinges, 'A' and 'B' posts, battery boxes, door skins and sundry small internal panels. The car has been upgraded with electric/hydraulic power steering, 12-volt alternator electrics, electronic ignition, Coopercraft front brakes, high torque starter motor, Kenlowe electric cooling fan and a stainless steel exhaust system. Other noteworthy features include a walnut dashboard, 16" Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel, plumbed-in fire extinguisher (in near-side battery box); a further extinguisher inside the car; and a lead-adding fuel catalyst. In April 2014 the hood lining was replaced together with some of the wooden ribs. The car has barely been used since then.

Finished in red with red-piped black leather interior, 'MFO 137' is described as in generally good/excellent condition and offered with current road fund licence, V5C registration document and receipts accumulated during the vendor's 19 years of ownership totalling almost £130,000. It should be noted that the V5C states that the car has been 'rebuilt – assembled from parts some or all of which were not new'.

2015-03-11 00:05:14 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.ebay.com/itm/121492065857
Classified ad price: GBP 89,995.

Sellers description:
We are very pleased to offer this rare home market RHD XK150SE 3.8 DHC with manual transmission. Presented in stunning condition with many noted upgrades finished in signal red with red piped black leather interior.

Complete with Jaguar Heritage certifcate Originally suppled

RHD XK150 3.4 DHC
Pearl grey with Red interior
Registered '7 AGD' when leaving the factory
Manual with Overdrive
Dispatched by Messrs Ritchies on 30th October 1959.
Engine number (head number) V 7339 8 which it still retains today

Purchased by the previous owner in 1995 since then it has been an ongoing improvement project every winter whilst it has been off the road, to the current day it has had in excess of £125,000 spent not including the purchase price!!

The interior was re-trimmed throughout only a few years ago, with the original bench seat being replaced with bucket seats with hinged backs to allow access to the rear seats

Some invoices for the bodywork restoration included in the file are......

Spare wheel well
Rear wings
Front wings
Door sills and hinges
'A' and 'B' posts
Battery boxes
Door skins
Sundry small internal panels
etc....

The car features may sensible upgrades to make this a reliable and easy to live with XK150 ready for any tour

Hydraulic power steering
12-volt alternator electrics
Electronic ignition
Coopercraft front brakes
High torque starter motor
Kenlowe electric cooling fan
A stainless steel exhaust manifold and system
Screw on oil filter conversion
Manual choke
etc....

Other noteworthy features include a

Walnut dashboard
16" Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel
Plumbed-in fire extinguisher (in near-side battery box)
A lead-adding fuel catalyst so normal unleaded can be used
Immobiliser fitted
CD Player and speakers
Brand new 16'' chrome wires
Brand new Blockley tyres
April 2014 the hood lining etc was replaced together with some of the wooden ribs.
etc....



In 1998 the engine was rebuilt, with the cracked original block being replaced with a 3.8 litre block '7B57024-8' sourced from an S-Type but retaining the original cyclinder head V 7339 8

In 2007 this engine was rebuilt again by VSE in Wales - invoice on file



The car has barely been used since then and offers a well sorted fantastic touring car.

Offered with current tax and mot.