2007-01-17 06:21:38 | Peter Ingram writes:

This is the last known lhd 150 Roadster to have survived. Only three more were built
all of which are lost - an important car

2007-01-18 09:56:42 | Jan G. Nielsen writes:

Is it possible for you to show us some details from the engine, hence the
this late production vehicle ??

2010-10-27 06:04:52 | Peter Ingram writes:

Alan
You have just lost your title (see above) The last car is now S832172DN

2015-08-09 23:23:56 | pauls writes:

Car now listed as sold at:
www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1961-jaguar-xk150-c-4537.htm

Sellers description:
1961 Jaguar XK150 Roadster 3.8 liter motor with matching numbers in red with black interior. Comes equipped with a manual transmission and factory overdrive. This is the second to last XK150 3.8 OTS survivor. Comes with the jack, spare tire, wire wheels, soft top and tonneau cover. Can be kept as a survivor or taken to the next level and fully restored. Excellent investment potential. Great car needing only minor cosmetics, mechanically sound.

2018-04-24 21:06:13 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/18
www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MC18/Monaco/lots/r0034-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38-road ...

Auction description:
Lot Number 182
1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Roadster
€290.000 - €340.000
RM | Sotheby's - MONACO 2018 - Offered on: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Chassis No. S 832171 DN
Engine No. VA 2265-8

The second-to-last known surviving XK 150 Roadster
One of just 36 XK 150 3.8 LHD Roadsters built
Fully restored, with original engine, special equipment and desirable optional overdrive
Long-term ownership in the southern U.S.

A very late-production example, the second-to-last XK 150 3.8 Roadster known to survive and the fourth-to-last XK 150 Roadster completed, is without question the ultimate expression of performance of Jaguar's renowned XK-series, as it incorporated virtually every development and improvement that had been discovered in over a decade of production. Most important is the added horsepower and performance of the venerable Jaguar 3.8-liter straight-six, along with Special Equipment and optional ($165.00) Laycock de Normanville overdrive, which makes for comfortable highway cruising.

Completed in November 1960, this car spent much of its life in the Southwestern U.S., with one former owner, Alan Cruce, a Texas-based Air Force veteran, retaining the car for more than 23 years. Lured by the sound of the 3.8-litre engine, he enjoyed this car for only a short time before departing to undertake pilot training, from which point this XK 150 was rarely used. After years of dormancy, the car was purchased by its current owner and shipped back across the pond, where it was completely restored to the excellent standard in which it is currently presented.

This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a lovely XK 150 3.8 Roadster, with a matching-numbers engine and with Special Equipment and factory overdrive. With just 36 cars built in this configuration, it is an excellent example of one of the rarest variants of the Jaguar XK line and holds a special place in Jaguar history.

2019-02-02 12:56:47 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 5/19

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ve19/villa-erba/lots/r0002-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38-road ...

Auction description:

1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Roadster

Offered without reserveRM | Sotheby's - VILLA ERBA 2019

Body No. F 17258

Chassis No.S 832171 DN

Engine No. VA 2265-8

The second-to-last known surviving XK 150 Roadster

One of just 36 XK 150 3.8 LHD Roadsters built

Fully restored, with original engine, special equipment and desirable optional overdrive

Long-term ownership in the Southern U.S.

Otherwise same as above description.

2021-02-11 05:48:37 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/11/21

www.ebay.com/itm/1961-Jaguar-XK/154327157529

Opening bid $150,000.00Reserve price not met 0 bids, 9 days left in auction, seller josko072, 47k miles, car now said to be in Split, Croatia. Photos with few exceptions are from previous auctions.

Seller's description:

Completely nut and bolt restored with all original parts used to preserve already unbelievably preserved vehicle! 

The second-to-last known surviving XK 150 Roadster 

One of just 36 XK 150 3.8 LHD Roadsters built 

Fully restored, with original engine, special equipment and desirable optional overdrive 

Long-term ownership in the southern U.S. 

EU REGISTERED UNDER MY NAME ACCOMPANYING WITH JAGUAR CERTIFICATE OF TRUST 

For Sale in Private Collection!

Otherwise same as above description.

2022-03-24 11:06:24 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/22

www.bonhams.com/auction/27959/lot/134/1960-jaguar-xk150-38-litre-roadster-chassi ...

Auction description:

Lot 134

One of only 36 examples

1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8-Litre Roadster

Spring Motoring Online

Ending from 31 March 2022, 13:00 GMT

Online, Paris

€150,000 - €200,000

Chassis no. S832171DN

Engine no. VA2265-8

• The second-from-last-built XK (by chassis number)

• One of only 36 left-hand drive XK150 3.8-litre Roadsters

• Special Equipment, optional factory overdrive

• Matching numbers example

• Professionally restored

Please note that this motor car is located in Belgium.

A very late example, completed in November 1960, this XK150 is one of only 36 examples of the 3.8-litre open roadster built in left-hand drive configuration, and is the second-from-last car by chassis number (the sequence ended at '832173'). Meaning it is the second to last (by chassis number) XK to leave the Jaguar factory between 1948 and 1961 in existence. Extremely rare, it is a Special Equipment model equipped with the optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive, which makes for comfortable high-speed cruising. Delivered new in 'Carmen Red' over black interior, as presented today, '832171' spent much of its life in Texas, USA with one former owner, Alan Cruce, who kept the XK for more than 20 years. Following Mr Cruce's departure to undertake pilot training, the car was rarely used. Many years later the Jaguar was purchased by its current owner and shipped to Europe where it was professionally restored. Restoration photos accompanying the car show it being restored from bare metal. We're advised by the vendor that the chassis frame was completely rust free, that the body was in good condition and that during the restoration only minimal bondo and thinning was applied. The vendor advises us that the car retains its original engine and gearbox. Hardly driven since the 2000-hour plus restoration, the car is still in excellent condition today. '832171' comes with Croatian registration documents.

With only 36 built, this left-hand drive XK150 3.8 Roadster represents a wonderful opportunity to own one of the marque's rarest variants; in Special Equipment specification and boasting a matching-numbers engine and factory overdrive.

2022-08-17 10:06:17 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1960-xk150-38l-roadster-nJqLJg_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=94875820-b533-4ab8-8e4 ...

Note: same photos as above auction.

Auction description:

1960 Jaguar

Model XK150 Roadster

Colour Red

Odometer 3,442 Miles

Engine size 3442

Town Rotterdam

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location International

One of only 36 built in this configuration

Nut and bolt restored with 3000 photos

Second-to-last to leave the factory

Very desirable roadster specification 3.8 Litre

Matching numbes example as supported by the heritage certificate

Manufactured in November 1960

One of only 36 in this configuration (3.8, LHD Roadster)

Second-to-last car by chassis number (S832171DN)

Matching numbers car

Special Equipment specification

Delivered new in Carmen Red over black interior

Distributed from Jaguar Cars, New York

Kept for 20+ years by one owner in Texas

Stored for many years

Purchased by current owner and shipped to Europe for professional restoration

Croatian registration documents

Subject to a 2,000+ hour restoration, completed in 2019

3,000+ pictures showing the restoration process

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Less than 200 miles covered since the restoration

Owner advises all parts and panels are completely original

The Interior

Retrimmed black upholstery

New black carpets

Professionally restored

In roadster specification, the XK150 provides seating for two, with ample luggage capacity for a few days away. The cabin in this car has been exceptionally well finished, having been restored professionally in 2019. Since then the car has barely covered any miles, and this shows in the presentation on the interior - it’s as close as you’ll see to a brand new XK150.

Whether you’re looking at the upholstery, carpets, switchgear or instruments, everything shows in pristine condition. Even the boot area, finished with smart black carpeting, looks almost new. Under the floor is a full size spare wheel, along with a tool kit.

The Exterior 

Finished in its original ‘Carmen Red’

Chrome finish 16” wire wheels with new tyres

New black fabric hood

As can be seen from the restoration photos that accompany the car, it was taken back to bare metal and comprehensively rebuilt. The vendor tells us that the chassis was remarkably free from corrosion (likely due to many years spent in the Texan climate) and the bodyshell itself was in such good condition that no new panels were needed.

The car was refinished in its original factory build specification – Carmen Red with a black fabric roof. The paint itself has clearly been applied to a high standard, and looks to be excellent. Similarly, a new fabric roof has been fitted, and thus is in as-new condition.

All of the external trim and brightwork is complete and looks to be in superb condition, with no evidence of damage or wear we could see. Riding on classic, polished-finish wire wheels with new tyres, this XK150 looks every inch the matinee idol’s daily. That swooping bodywork is still capable of stopping traffic and dropping jaws, even after 62 years.

Underneath, the car presents very well, being superbly clean and tidy with no evidence we could discern of damage, corrosion or any issues. All of the drivetrain elements, floor pans and chassis rails appear to be exceptionally well kept.

The Mechanics 

‘Special Equipment’ model

Optional Laycock de Normanville overdrive

3.8-litre straight-six with twin SUs

Manual 4-speed transmission

Stainless steel exhaust system

In this specification, the XK150 is an incredibly rare car. Not only is this a 3.8 ‘Special Equipment’ model, but it has been fitted with the optional overdrive. This key feature makes for very comfortable high-speed cruising and allows the car to run perfectly well even in modern traffic.

That 3.8 straight-six makes a tremendous sound and pushes a healthy 220bhp to the rear wheels through Jaguar’s 4-speed manual. Keeping everything pointing in the right direction, the XK150 had some truly advanced drivetrain elements for the time. It was the first production car with all-round disc brakes (based on the Dunlop system Jaguar’s race teams used) and features independent front suspension.

Mechanically, the car has been restored with a similarly meticulous eye and careful hand as the bodywork and interior. Under the bonnet, the engine bay looks as close to factory fresh as we think possible.

We’re told by the owner that the car runs perfectly, with no mechanical issues that they are aware of.

2022-09-14 08:30:35 | Wessel van Alphen writes:

I bought this car on the carandclassic auction. Now, sept 2022, the car is for maintenance and perfection at the Dutch specialist Ben Wolvenbach.

i am Dutch and the car stays in The Netherlands. I love the XK and am planning to drive some rally’s from Wheels on Tour with him.