2012-05-10 14:22:24 | pauls writes:

Partial history of the car is provided in the May 2012 edition of the XK Gazette.

2014-08-07 07:23:56 | PaulW writes:

Reg 1 DUF now on a Porsche. 300 HYR UK tax expired 1 Jan 2006

2023-09-09 14:35:13 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/xk/1960/977024

Seller's description:

Recipient of a Concours standard restoration - 1 of only 68 3.8 S DHC examples built in RHD - First issued registration still applies today - 300 HYR - Finished in its original specification - Factory 4-speed manual with overdrive - Documented history from 1965 to the present day on file - Listed in the international XK register - Fitted with EZ power steering and inertia seat belts As per the Heritage certificate on file, this exquisite 'S' example is presented in its original colour combination of glorious Maroon coachwork with Biscuit hide, matching hand stitched top roll, door cards and leather bound Wilton carpets. The hood is Charcoal Black mohair with matching hood bag and lined in the correct West of England wool, Maroon Wilton over carpets with twin heel pads. Burr Walnut surrounds the instruments, gleaming chrome wire wheels with two ear spinners, leaping big 'cat' standing proudly on bow and Gold painted cylinder head with triple 2 inch SU carburettors fitted. DD Classics are immensely proud to be able to offer one of the rarest, last of line 3.8 S. Having just 6 owners throughout the cars life, this is truly a very special opportunity. Supplied new via agents Henly's of Manchester on 12th February 1960 the cherished registration 300 HYR was applied to the car and still remains on today 62 years later. Having been the recipient of a body off nut and bolt restoration to Concours standard, the attention to detail can only be described as a labour of love.