2006-01-09 21:09:40 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '04
www.practicalclassics.co.uk/auctionlot/by-id/971262430/

Auction description:
Lot 1155: Jaguar XK 150 Fixedhead Coupé 4.5 Litre
Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend, Coys (3rd July 2004)
Overview
In very good condition

Lot Details
Auction Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend
Coys, Chiswick House, London
Type Car
Lot Number 1155
Estimate £30000-£35000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1958
Condition rating 2
Registration number GSK 728
Mileage -
Chassis number 58358698W

2008-11-03 19:19:39 | pauls writes:

Additional description from above auction:
www.artfact.com/auction-lot/1958-jaguar-xk-150-fixedhead-coupe-4.5-litre-reg-1-c ...

1958 Jaguar XK 150 Fixedhead Coupe 4.5 Litre Registration no: GSK728 Chassis no: 58358698W E 30 000-35 000 Purchased by the vendor in 1995 from an English owner who had imported it from the USA in the early 1990s, the car at that time was fitted with an automatic gearbox and had been converted to right hand drive specification. In the vendor's own words he then decided to turn it into "an XK 'Special' suitable for the new Millenium". With the help of Jaguar specialists Marina Garage of Bournemouth, the 3.8-litre unit and automatic gearbox were removed and an inspection of its body and chassis found these to be in very good condition as a result of its years spent in the California sun. A discussion with Tewksbury-based Jaguar engine specialist Les Trafford resulted in the aim to develop the car for fast road work and occasional racing use. Another good 3.8 engine was acquired which was subsequently uprated to 4.5-litre capacity using an E Type block. New 'high lift' cams, Carrello rods, and Cosworth pistons were installed with the unit breathing through Triple Weber 45 DCOEs mounted on a beautifully crafted Lynx manifold. With a stainless steel six branch exhaust manifold the dyno test resulted in 325bhp being recorded - a worthy and significant improvement over the 265bhp of the standard XK 150S. Marina Garage then fitted the engine back into the car mating it to a 5 speed Getrag gearbox. In keeping with the bigger engine capacity, the brakes and steering were up-rated whilst a Cambridge Sports Alloy Radiator and Kenlowe fan assisted the cooling. Guy Broad supplied a suitable Power Lock rear axle/diff set up and 16" alloy rim competition wires by Torino were fitted. Although looking like a standard model except for an alloy gearlever and competition steering wheel, the vendor naturally confirms that comparisons must end there and that it is "very, very fast". Finished in black with grey interior, this exciting XK is described as being in very good condition and comes with V5 document, MoT, invoices for works carried out and Jaguar Heritage Certificate.

2019-01-25 09:50:07 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/classic-cars/jaguar/xk150/1958-jaguar-xk ...

Seller's description:

DD Classics, in Surrey, United Kingdom

1958 Jaguar XK 150 FHC Fast Road Spec for sale in London (RHD)

- A truly stunning and special RHD XK150 FHC

- Uprated, 4.5 litre XK Radford competition engine

- 5-speed Getrag gearbox

- Triple Weber Carburettors

- Uprated disc brakes

- Air conditioning installed

- Substantial history file with over £100,00 worth of invoices

- Guy Broad upgrades

- Torino Alloy and chrome wire wheels

- Electronic power steering

Our Jaguar XK150 has been fastidiously maintained over the course of its life, receiving a bare metal respray (fully documented), an air-conditioning system installed by Guy Broad, as well as electronic steering and a complete electric re-wiring (incl. conversion to 12V system). It has new tires and has been carefully maintained by marque specialists every year. Supplied with a huge history folder consisting of bills totalling more than £100,000. Today, it would cost even more to bring the car to such an astonishing standard.

A very special, internationally known RHD Jaguar XK 150 Coupé in which more than £120,000 has been invested. The car used to belong to Eric Stewart, lead guitarist of 1970s super-group 10CC. He had an enlarged, uprated XK Radford competition engine with 4.5litres and triple Weber carbs installed (producing more than 300 hp), a Getrag 5-speed gearbox, enlarged uprated disc brakes all around, respray, new leather interior, re-chromed bumpers etc. £114,950