2006-05-22 06:58:25 | Lofty writes:

Ebay item #4641673751 (May 2006)
Seller ad reads:
Vehicle Description
1957 XK 150 Fixed Head Coupe. Spectacular ‘Barn Find’ offered for Restoration.
History:
This car was built on 23 September 1957 and delivered to its’ first owner in Monterey Park, California on 20 November 1957. (See copy of Heritage Certificate). No other information, including XK Data is presently available.

Body, Trim and Accessories:
The body is sound and straight, with seamless fits for both doors, bonnet and boot. There is rust next to the driver’s door at the sill level and a small hole on the front right fender. Particular attention will need to be paid to the floor area of the car.
Eighty percent of the chrome is in good condition, fifteen percent of the chrome and brightware may need repair or re-chroming, in particular the front right over-rider and five percent is missing, in particular the center vane on the bonnet including the leaper, which is an optional item.
Glass: a brand new Triplex front windscreen is included as well as a ‘like new’ rear window and both Triplex side windows. All quarter lights are original and in good condition. The original windshield washer bottle is present
Lights: new ‘J’ headlights and bulbs are included as well as well as two new Lucas driving lights. All other lights and lenses are present
There are four brand new Jaguar ‘knock offs’ present as well as the original ones on the car
Wire wheels: Aside from the four wire wheels and the spare (no tire), there are 6 additional fifty-four spoke, sixteen inch wire wheels which can be powdered coated, chromed or otherwise painted to match body color
Rear view mirrors: Two period ‘Bullet’ style rear view mirrors are included

Interior:
A complete interior kit will be required and several options can be recommended
All instruments have been professionally refurbished by Nisonger (note: the clock has been modified to negative ground in anticipation of an updated electrical system).
The tachometer shows a mileage of just over 30,000 miles but this cannot be certified by me or the engine restorer
A new horn assembly for the steering wheel has been included as well as the two hi-lo horns

Engine Bay:
The 3.4 liter engine is not installed, hence the front suspension is riding high. The engine has been rebuilt by a well known Seattle Restorer; however while it is the correct engine for this car it is NOT the original engine. There is an overdrive switch. Both manifolds are present and also the exhaust system
There is no transmission; however I have sourced a replacement transmission for this car and will supply details if required
The steering assembly and suspension are in working condition, as well as the radiator with a brand new Scott’s radiator fan, still in original packaging

2006-05-22 07:28:27 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/22/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK-150-FHC-1957-Jaguar-XK-150-3-4L-Fixed-Head-Cou ...
Current bid $5,300, no reserve, 11 bids, 5 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This car was built on 23 September 1957 and delivered to its’ first owner in Monterey Park, California on 20 November 1957.

Body, Trim and Accessories:
# The body is sound and straight, with seamless fits for both doors, bonnet and boot. There is rust next to the driver’s door at the sill level and a small hole on the front right fender. Particular attention will need to be paid to the floor area of the car.
# Eighty percent of the chrome is in good condition, fifteen percent of the chrome and brightware may need repair or re-chroming, in particular the front right over-rider and five percent is missing, in particular the center vane on the bonnet including the leaper, which is an optional item.
# Glass: a brand new Triplex front windscreen is included as well as a ‘like new’ rear window and both Triplex side windows. All quarter lights are original and in good condition. The original windshield washer bottle is present
# Lights: new ‘J’ headlights and bulbs are included as well as well as two new Lucas driving lights. All other lights and lenses are present
# There are four brand new Jaguar ‘knock offs’ present as well as the original ones on the car
# Wire wheels: Aside from the four wire wheels and the spare (no tire), there are 6 additional fifty-four spoke, sixteen inch wire wheels which can be powdered coated, chromed or otherwise painted to match body color
# Rear view mirrors: Two period ‘Bullet’ style rear view mirrors are included

Interior:
# A complete interior kit will be required and several options can be recommended
# All instruments have been professionally refurbished by Nisonger (note: the clock has been modified to negative ground in anticipation of an updated electrical system).
# The tachometer shows a mileage of just over 30,000 miles but this cannot be certified by me or the engine restorer
# A new horn assembly for the steering wheel has been included as well as the two hi-lo horns

Engine Bay:
# The 3.4 liter engine is not installed, hence the front suspension is riding high. The engine has been rebuilt by a well known Seattle Restorer; however while it is the correct engine for this car it is NOT the original engine. There is an overdrive switch. Both manifolds are present and also the exhaust system
# There is no transmission; however I have sourced a replacement transmission for this car and will supply details if required
# The steering assembly and suspension are in working condition, as well as the radiator with a brand new Scott’s radiator fan, still in original packaging

Other:
# Philip Porter’s XK restoration book is included, as well as the owner’s handbook, cover and a period tool pouch. Also a Thor hammer, crank handle and a copy of the Heritage Certificate
# Details showing over $4,000 for new and used parts in the parts procurement process are included
# The car is registered in the State of Washington as an antique (Horseless Carriage) and the Title is clear

2025-02-18 21:14:56 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 12/24

auctions.webbs.co.nz/lot-details/index/catalog/778/lot/241865/1957-Jaguar-XK150- ...

Auction description:

Webb's Collectors' Cars

Lot 9

Auckland, New Zealand

8 December, 2024

1957 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupé (Project)

Engine: V1771-8

Chassis: S834547DN

This example was delivered new to Clyde Taylor of Monterey Park, California, on 14 October 1957. It had been completed a few weeks earlier, on 23 September. According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate that accompanies the vehicle it was finished in Mist Gray with a red interior and was 1/3094 of this model manufactured in LHD. At some stage it made its way to Vancouver BC and was purchased by Bruce MacCormack — a resident of Bellingham, WA. MacCormack, being the individual who sold it to the current owner, was aware of its prior history, relating that it was originally a California car which he had purchased in Vancouver from a movie staging company. It was his plan to restore it though he never quite did, and ultimately sold it to the vendor via eBay.

The sequence of events upon arrival on our shores is somewhat incomplete, however our vendor purchased the car in 2008, and used his engineering background to commence a bare-metal restoration. A comprehensive list of work enacted is available on request from Webb’s. Similarly, work that is still required is loosely listed below, including; the restoration of the air vents, an engine tune-up, compliance required for gearbox and steering conversion, a new carpet, and registration and WOF. Whilst the car has been re-sprayed some imperfections are evident. It is not matching numbers, however the original engine accompanies the sale. The gearbox is a 5-speed Tremec, one commonly used to amend these vehicles. Photographs of the restoration process to date accompany the car. The vendor seeks a sale for reasons of space, and the car undoubtedly represents a good base for a more comprehensive project.

The vehicle will be offered without WOF and unregistered.

EST $90,000 - $100,000