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S838730DN

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Record Creation: Entered on 5 October 2021.

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2006-01-19 23:45:37 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '91
www.barrettjackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail.asp

Auction info:
1960 JAGUAR XK 150 D/H/C
LOT #402 - RESERVE
1991 BJCCA CCA
SOLD FOR $
OPTIONS
COLOR - WHITE
CYLINDERS - 6 4SPD
ENGINE SIZE - 230.6/220
VIN - S838730DN

JAGUAR CLUBS OF NORTH AMERICA AVERAGE SCORE 98.54

2010-08-03 07:48:36 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/3/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-XK-150-DHC-1960-Jaguar-XK-150-Drop-Head-Coupe-/25 ...
Opening bid $25,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 4 days left in auction. Now located in North Andover, Massachusetts. 109k miles.

Sellers description:
This is an original California Black Plate automobile restored by its second owner. The original drive train boasts Jaguars powerful 3.8 liter six cylinder engine. The car is equipped with a close ratio 4 speed gearbox and has electric overdrive. Also, it has a lovely set of chrome wire wheels with knock-off hubs.

This California car underwent a body off restoration in 1990 and has been driven sparingly since. Stored most of the time and taken out for special occasions, this car gets more than its fair share of attention.

Condition Report:
Excellent Interior
Excellent Carpets
Excellent Seats
Excellent Dashboard
Excellent Panels / Headliner
Excellent Exterior
Excellent Paint
Excellent Trim Condition
Excellent Glass Condition
Excellent Convertible Top
No Visible Dents
No Visible Rust
No Known Accidents
No Known Bodywork
Fully Detailed

2011-06-02 08:39:34 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/2/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-White-XK150-DHC-/250829866366
Car has a buy it now price of $105,900 for 20 days. Same location, same mileage.

2011-09-01 09:39:19 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/1/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-White-XK150-DHC-/250882903244
Car has a buy it now price of $105,900 for 18 days

Previous listing received no offers.

2012-05-30 06:46:32 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/30/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-White-XK150-DHC-Chrome-Wires-Restored-Runs-and-Driv ...
Current bid $45,100 reserve not met, 13 bids 2 days left in auction. Same location.

2012-09-26 07:38:39 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/26/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-White-XK150-DHC-Chrome-Wires-Restored-Runs-and-Driv ...
Current bid $35,100 reserve not met, 9 bids 4 days left in auction. Same location.

2012-11-14 06:40:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/14/12
www.silverstonemotorcars.com/1960-Jaguar-XK-150-DHC-North-Andover-Massachusetts- ...

Previous auction ended at $55,100 reserve not met after 18 bids.

2013-01-12 10:03:22 | pauls writes:

Car still on ebay 1/12/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-White-XK150-DHC-Chrome-Wires-Restored-3-8-4-Speed-O ...
Current bid $25,100 reserve not met, 18 bids 6 days left in auction. Same location.

Above auction ended at $50,100 reserve not met after 22 bids.

2013-07-16 06:50:57 | pauls writes:

Car still on ebay 7/16/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-White-XK150-DHC-Chrome-Wires-Restored-3-8-4-Speed-O ...
Current bid $6,766 reserve not met, 5 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $47,101 reserve not met after 15 bids.

2014-03-12 11:01:23 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/12/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK-3-8-L-DHC-1960-Jaguar-XK-150-DHC-3-8-L-Restored-Numbe ...
Opening bid $135,000, no reserve, no bids 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be in New York City at Cooper Classics, Ltd.

Sellers description:
1960 Jaguar 3.8 L XK150 DHC
Restored, Numbers Matching, California Car

This is an original California Black Plate 1960 Jaguar 3.8 L XK150 Drop Head Coupe restored by its second owner. The car is finished in a crisp white with a very nice and complementary Cinnamon leather interior and a black convertible top. Overall, this is a beautiful car that runs and drives exceptionally well. It has the original drive train (numbers matching), and the desirable Jaguar 3.8 L six cylinder engine, and chrome wire wheels. The car is equipped with a close ratio 4 speed gearbox and has electric overdrive. This California car underwent a body off restoration at XKs Unlimited in 1990 and has been driven sparingly since. During its previous ownership it was stored most of the time and taken out only for special occasions. The car is accompanied by its Jaguar Heritage certificate, which demonstrates this as a factory 3.8 numbers matching car. If you are a serious Jaguar collector or if this is the time for you to acquire your first classic Jaguar, then this is a car that you can not afford to let pass you by.

2018-08-05 18:15:42 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/18

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18/Auburn-Fall/lots/r0163-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38-dro ...

Auction description:

Lot Number 3118

1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Drophead Coupe

$115,000 - $135,000

RM | Auctions - AUBURN FALL 2018

Identification No. S838730DN

Sold For $110,000

2021-10-05 08:31:07 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/21

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf21/hershey/lots/r0103-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38-drophea ...

Auction description:

Hershey | Lot 189

1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Drophead Coupe

$115,000 - $135,000 USD

| Hershey, Pennsylvania

7 October 2021

Chassis No.

Documents

S 838730 DN

Canadian Registration

Nicely presenting older restoration

The famed XK line’s most evolved and refined form

Charming white over brown leather

Accompanied by JDHT certificate

This XK 150 was completed on 1 March 1960. It left the factory as a left-hand drive example finished in British Racing Green over Tan with a Sand convertible soft top. The car was dispatched on 18 March 1960 destined for the United States where it was distributed through Jaguar Cars New York to an unspecified dealer.

Today the car presents in white over brown leather with a black soft top, having benefited from a restoration some years ago. It features fender-mounted sideview mirrors and rides on whitewall tires mounted on chrome knock-off wheels. The XK 150’s 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine features dual S.U. carburetors, it is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The interior has been retrimmed in brown leather, with both front seats exhibiting signs of use. Two small rear seats allow for additional passenger occupancy, albeit with little leg room.

This beautiful XK 150 drophead coupe is accompanied by its JDHT production record trace certificate, owner’s handbook, maintenance chart, and select service invoices from years past.

2023-02-04 06:36:20 | pauls writes:

Car returning to auction 2/23

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am23/amelia-island/lots/r0020-1960-jaguar-xk-150-38-d ...

Auction description:

Amelia Island 4 March 2023

Chassis No. S 838730 DN

Engine No. VA 1645-8

Cylinder Head No. VA 1645-8

Body No. P 8271

Finished in white over brown leather upholstery with an insulated black fabric soft-top

Accompanied by a copy of its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, owner’s handbook, maintenance chart, and select service invoices from years past

Completed on 1 March 1960, this factory 3.8-liter XK 150 wears the lavish drophead coupe body style with vent windows and insulated convertible soft-top. Per the car’s accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust history certificate, it was originally finished in the ultimate Jaguar color combination of British Racing Green over tan leather with a Sand convertible top. After its completion, this left-hand drive example was dispatched to the United States through Jaguar Cars of New York.

Said to be wearing an older restoration, this example is now presented in white over brown leather with a black fabric soft-top. The leather interior presents well with the front seats showing a lived-in patina. The drophead wears dual fender-mounted sideview mirrors and rides on period-correct, 48-spoke, chrome wire wheels shod in wide whitewall tires to give the car a wonderfully regal appearance. The 3.8-liter inline-six cylinder is fed by dual SU carburetors and mated to a four-speed manual transmission.

This charming XK 150 3.8-liter Drophead Coupe is accompanied by its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust history certificate, owner’s handbook, maintenance chart, and select service invoices from years past.

2023-05-15 15:13:55 | pauls writes:

Amelia Island, Florida

Sold $95,200 USD

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