2014-11-04 02:32:09 | David Bentley writes:

This car was originally registered 3266 DU (Coventry). The first owner - Major Baillie from Norwich - had it re-registered BB 14. Reg. 67 BVF is a Norfolk reg., issued probably during January 1963.

2015-07-24 15:29:53 | Hugh Apthorp writes:

Could Lofty please email me. I would like to ask him a question about a car he commented on.
Thank you,
Hugh

2015-10-17 17:21:10 | pauls writes:

A nice history of the car is provided in the Oct. 2015 edition of the XK Gazette.

2015-12-08 17:39:52 | Hugh Apthorp writes:

This car left the factory with engine VAS1009-9 as documented on the original chassis plate and the heritage certificate.

2015-12-08 18:15:02 | pauls writes:

Additional information in the Dec. 2015 edition of the XK Gazette. Current owner has now been told by JDHT that the car was originally sold as a 3.8S, preceding the press car T825028DN, having had a motor change to VS1009-9 before leaving the factory.

2021-12-25 05:11:36 | Philip Dobson writes:

I am delighted to say I agreed to purchase this car from Hugh yesterday (Christmas Eve 2021)

2021-12-30 04:37:18 | Hugh Apthorp writes:

I recently sold this car to Philip Dobson

2021-12-30 06:47:31 | mbarnett writes:

Can we have a picture Hugh or Philip . Please.

2022-08-03 02:34:59 | Philip Dobson writes:

the car I currently under refurbishment and very soon will go in for its repaint. photos to follow!!

2022-11-06 04:47:01 | Philip Dobson writes:

car has just gone into paint, currently in primer. should be back with me by December (2022) so I can continue with the final stages (wiring loom, sinstallation of chrome work etc. then it will go for trimming!

2024-02-05 08:12:03 | Philip Dobson writes:

I've just tried to add some photos to show the car in its now finished condition. I have chosen to go with Jaguar Gunmetal side exterior with dark blue interior .

2026-08-08 22:13:59 | Reno writes:

now on Action at Pace of Autumn; Ascot Racecourse:

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1959 Jaguar XK150S Fixedhead Coupé (3.8 litre)

Estimate £55,000 - £70,000

Registration: 69 BVF

Chassis No: T825012DN

Odometer: 150

• Fully restored

• Matching numbers

• Originally delivered to Captain J.B. Baillie, Aston Martin racing driver

This fascinating example of one of Coventry’s finest had a truly engaging early life as it was first delivered to Captain J.B. Baillie who was an archetypical gentleman racer. An ex-army man, he used to race Aston Martin DBR1s at the weekend while enjoying his Jaguar XK150 during the week – quite the two-car garage! Numerous records of his exploits are included in the history file, as well as his original BRDC radiator badge with his name engraved at the bottom. In more recent years, this example has had significant work undertaken, with all aspects of the restoration undertaken by well-respected XK professionals. It was stripped down to its constituent parts with its paint removed and the bodywork repainted in a new gunmetal grey colour. The car has been returned to its original set-up apart from the addition of an alternator and electric cooling fan. All dashboard instrumentation has been restored and recalibrated by John Marks and re-connected through a brand-new wiring loom.

The re-chroming, front and rear was undertaken by Castle Chrome and the wheels are new MWS items with fresh nitrogen-filled Blockley tyres. The engine has been rebuilt by VSE (Vehicle Specialised Engineering) – very well-respected high-performance engine builders. The triple 2” S.U. carburettors (as the S-specification car were equipped with) were rebuilt by David Lonsdale - and now offer 235bhp - and the gearbox by Klassic Transmissions with the limited slip differential by Alan Slawson. It is no surprise that the exhaust is a stainless-steel unit. Most ancillaries were sourced through Coventry Auto Components and SNG Barrett with the interior trim by Mike Thomas, in navy blue, in absolutely faultless condition. With only circa 150 miles covered since the works were completed, the condition reflects this mileage. Complete with twin lever arch files detailing the condition and history of this car, it really is an example that certainly requires the time spent to inspect it with a view to it forming a cornerstone of any significant collection. In terms of paperwork, along with the Heritage Certificate a new MoT test certificate is supplied the original buff logbook as well as the current V5C showing no previous owners. Also enclosed is a JDHT dating certificate and, interestingly, this car in particular, is detailed in the Anders Ditlev Clausager’s (Jaguar archivist) book ‘Jaguar XK140/150 - in detail.’ Consigned by Edward Bridger-Stille