2011-10-01 21:40:00 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 9/11
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Auction description:
Lot number 66
Hammer value N/S (est. £41,000 - £44,000)
Description Jaguar XK150 3.4 FHC
Registration WWR 352
Year 1958
Colour Red
Engine size 3,442 cc
Chassis No. 5824584DN

One of two Jaguar XK150 Fixed-head Coupes in our sale today, this lovely Carmen Red example was first registered in September 1958 and is an original UK market car. It is fitted with the 190bhp 3.4-litre twin carb XK engine which gave a quoted top speed of 125mph and a 0-60 time of 8.3 seconds. This is mated to a four speed gearbox with the desirable option of overdrive.

WWR 352 has been in the current ownership for the last 30 years and has been sympathetically restored and maintained throughout that time. Work over the years has included a reconditioned engine and gearbox, interior retrim in red hide, new springs and shock absorbers, rechroming, new stainless steel exhaust and paintwork as necessary.

Always in regular use, the car is said to be in excellent running order and can confidently be driven anywhere. Just issued with a fresh MOT prior to the sale, this is a lovely well-cared for car, from long-term ownership, that is ready to be used and enjoyed.

2011-10-25 19:23:53 | pauls writes:

NOT SOLD

2011-12-21 23:41:31 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 1/12
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Auction description:
Autosport
An Important Auction of Grand Prix, Competition, Touring & Rally Cars and Collectors Items
Sat 14th January 2012 at 12:30pm
Lot 238 - 1958 Jaguar XK150 Fixedhead Coupe
Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000
Registration Number: WWR 352
Chassis Number: 5824584DN
Finished in Carmen red with a matching red hide interior this particular example boasts a manual gearbox with the desirable and user friendly overdrive. With the present owner for over 30 years this cars is described as being in good condition throughout having undergone a sympathetic and rolling restoration throughout this period. The engine, gearbox and overdrive have been reconditioned and all chrome work has been maintained where necessary along with the paintwork. Further work includes new springs and shock absorbers as well as a stainless steel exhaust.

Generally rated as being the most outstanding of the many British sport scars of the post-war era, this well appointed long distance tourer looks great and drives well and is a fine example for the driver or investor.