2018-08-27 15:11:47 | pauls writes:

A lengthy article appeared in XKG Dec 2016, pp 41&42 giving the current owner's wonderful story of the car's restoration and conversion to DHC.

2018-08-27 15:13:12 | pauls writes:

Car attended the XK70 event June 2018

2024-09-13 15:35:28 | Mike Tomkinson writes:

Restored in 1989 to DHC spec using an original 150 hood. Still owned and used by me after 35 years.
Recently had a professional major refresh of bodywork including new metal and bare metal respray in Carmen Red. Always immaculately maintained.

2025-09-07 11:56:40 | pauls writes:

The car is shown in the September 2025 issue of the XK Gazette, the International XK Club magazine. The car was attending the From Hilltop to Shelsley club event.

2026-03-06 12:55:37 | pauls writes:

Pictured in the International XK Club’s Spring Meeting North and South email newsletter dated 3/6/26. The car is looking very nice.

2026-08-24 10:27:50 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.evoke-classics.com/auction/&limit=100

1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 DHC

Lot: 1626

Registration 150 EBN

Engine Size 3400

Odometer Reading 21,291

Transmission Manual

Colour Carmen Red

Interior Red

MOT expiry date 06-07-2027

Location Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16

Supplied new by 'Parkers of Bolton' in 1958

In current, long-term ownership since May 1989

Subject to a professional, full body restoration between 2021 - 2024

Extensive mechanical overhaul completed in April 2026 costing c.£7,500

Accompanied by 38 years of ownership records, invoices & photographs

Advisory free MOT until July 2027

HPI Clear

Finished in striking ‘Carmen Red’ with a matching red leather interior, this XK150 has been in the same ownership since 1989 and has clearly enjoyed a lifetime of meticulous care and continuous improvement. Following a comprehensive professional restoration completed in 2024, it now stands as an exceptionally well-sorted and highly attractive example. 

History & Ownership 

Built in May 1958 and delivered new through Parkers of Bolton, the car was first registered on 2nd August 1958. Originally supplied as a Fixed Head Coupé, it was professionally converted during an earlier restoration using correct XK150 Drophead Coupé bodywork, including a genuine factory hood frame sourced by the vendor. 

The ownership story is particularly impressive. 

Purchased by the current owner on 30th May 1989

Registered as 150 EBN, with documentation relating to the original registration 756 FTF

Full professional body restoration undertaken between October 2021 and August 2024

Over £67,000 spent with ‘Leaping Cats’ and ‘Nu Look Motor Bodies’ of Rochdale

Extensive history pack covering almost 38 years of ownership

Voluntary advisory-free MOT until July 2027

Tailored dust cover included in the sale

Numerous spare parts also included

Exterior 

The quality of the restoration is immediately apparent. Panel fit, shut lines and paint finish are all described by the owner as being of an exceptionally high standard. 

Bare-metal restoration completed between 2021 and 2024

Correct Drophead Coupé bodywork and hood assembly

Chrome wire wheels

Superb chrome and exterior brightwork throughout

Functional fresh-air vents and front fog lamps

Cavity wax treatment completed in 2024

Particular highlights include the iconic XK grille, Jaguar leaper and the exceptionally straight bodywork that characterises a properly restored XK. 

Interior 

The cabin is beautifully presented and trimmed in rich red leather with contrasting white piping. 

Deep red leather upholstery with white piping

Walnut dashboard and cubby box veneers

Excellent Smiths instrumentation

Four-spoke steering wheel

Seat belts fitted

Driver's sun visor and quarter-light mirror

The condition of the leather, carpets and woodwork reflects the quality of the restoration and ongoing care lavished upon the car. 

Recent expenditure includes: 

New clutch fitted in April 2026

New oil pump and crankshaft bearings fitted in April 2026

New steering rack, track rod ends and steering column universal joint

Exhaust manifolds replaced in April 2026

Stainless steel exhaust system

Electronic ignition

Servo-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes

Coopercraft four-pot front brake calipers

Alloy radiator, high-output water pump and Kenlowe cooling fan

Dynalite alternator and Powerlite starter motor

The accompanying paperwork demonstrates continuous maintenance by respected Jaguar specialist ‘Stephen Heywood’, with no indication that expenditure has ever been deferred. 

Our vendor notes “The car came to me with a 3.4L engine from a Mark 8 Jaguar, which was being manufactured around the same time as they were producing the 150.”