2006-01-14 09:35:06 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '96
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/888616362/

Auction description:
Lot 238: Jaguar XK150 Fhc (1958)
Sothebys (6th May 1996)
Lot Details
Auction Sothebys, Birmingham sales centre, Birmingham
Type Car
Lot Number 238
Estimate £15000-£16000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £16100
Year 1958
Condition rating 1
Registration number 23 MMM
Mileage -
Chassis number 5835335

2021-05-21 01:21:55 | Reno writes:

on Auction in Silverstone:

www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa074-lot-0-1958-jaguar-xk-150-fhc

DESCRIPTION:

Uprated by VSE Engineering with the focus on touring and regularity type rallies
Fitted with their 'Club-sport 3.8' engine breathing through 2" SUs
All-synchro overdrive gearbox, competition-geared starter, 9.5’’ clutch
Poly-bushed suspension, uprated rear brake callipers and a servo
Full, photo-documented, bare-metal restoration with wings and doors removed in 2007
Fresh chrome, seats re-trimmed, new carpets and 16" chrome wires
Prepared and used extensively for Classic and European rallies
Comprehensive history file detailing its build and subsequent exploits
Original 3.4 engine and gearbox accompany the car and will require collection directly from our vendor

OSU 398 was delivered new in 1958 to its first owner in America where it remained until returning to the UK in 1989. A major restoration followed including conversion to right hand drive by J E Brittain, finished in Sunburst Red with Black interior. After purchasing the car in 2004, the present owner entrusted VSE Engineering, the renowned Jaguar Specialists, with the task of providing added motivation with touring and regularity type rallies in mind. Their 'Clubsport 3.8' engine breathing through 2" SUs seemed to fit the bill and further upgrades included an alternator kit, competition-geared starter, 9.5’’ clutch, all-synchro overdrive gearbox, sports exhaust system, adjustable shock absorbers, poly-bushed suspension, uprated rear brake callipers and servo and to top all of those off a set of 16'' chrome wire wheels were sourced and fitted.More recent works include uprated rear springs and replacement hub oil seals.

In 2007 there followed a full bare-metal restoration with wings and doors removed, a photographic record of which is held within the comprehensive history file. Extensive re-chroming was also undertaken at this point. More recently, in 2019 the seats were retrimmed in hide with matching replacement carpets. Now on the button and ready to be enjoyed as intended including, regardless of being exempt, an MOT certificate, issued on 23 April 2021 without advisories, testament indeed to the care that our vendor has taken with the XK during his spell of custodianship.

2025-12-23 16:00:40 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 9/25

auctions.doreandrees.com/catalogue/lot/d981b03542423d0b33c9bb2968804437/ad74375b ...

Auction description:

Dore & Rees, Castle Coombe Autumn Classic, Chippenham, UK, 20 September, 2025

1958 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupe

Registration Number: OSU 398

Chassis Number: S835335

Recorded Mileage: c.27,000 miles

- Uprated engine, transmission, braking and suspension

- Subject of a previous bare-metal restoration

- Prepared and used extensively for Classic and European rallies

- Original 3.4 engine and gearbox included in the sale

Originally exported in LHD specification to the United States, this 1958 Fixed Head XK150 returned to the UK some 31 years later in 1989. The car was subsequently restored and converted to RHD specification by specialist J.E. Brittain, finished in Carmen Red with a black interior. In subsequent ownership from 2004 to 2021, the Jaguar was entrusted to respected specialist VSE Engineering with the brief to prepare the car for touring and regularity rallies. A 'Clubsport 3.8' engine with 2" SU carburettors was installed, as were an alternator kit, competition-geared starter, 9.5’’ clutch, all-synchro overdrive gearbox, sports exhaust system, adjustable shock absorbers, poly-bushed suspension, uprated rear brake callipers and servo, and a set of 16'' chrome wire wheels. The car later benefitted from uprated rear springs and replacement hub oil seals.

In 2007 the XK150’s bodywork was stripped to bare-metal and restored, with the wings and doors removed. A file of photographs documents in the comprehensive history file depicts this work (around the same time much of the chrome was also refinished). In 2019 the seats were retrimmed in leather, with matching replacement carpets. In current ownership since 2021, the Jaguar received a new MoT certificate in June 2025 (with no advisories). 

Clearly well maintained over a number of years, we are sure this well sorted and uprated classic Jaguar will make a fine companion for longer tours and events.