2005-12-28 14:04:04 | DAVID & JUSTIN PRESSLAND writes:

or justin@pressland.co.uk

UK reg number OTS 999
Tis is a very original car that is still used regularly

2011-06-09 13:43:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/11
www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm

Auction description:
1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8S Roadster
Chassis No. T 820063 DN
Estimate: £180,000-£240,000
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Thursday, June 23, 2011

- The ultimate evolution of the XK-Series Jaguars of the 1950s
- One of 36 XK150 S 3.8 Roadsters and one of 24 special-order cars produced
- Original, unrestored example with matching numbers and original factory colours
- Heritage Certificate and Operating, Maintenance and Service Book signed by William Lyons

Registered OTS 999, this car was the 63rd XK150 Roadster built and sold new with optional chrome wire wheels. Special Equipment extras included fog lamps, a dual exhaust system and square-pad disc brakes. The engine was fitted with a straight-port 'Gold Top' cylinder head, lead and bronze bearings and a lightened flywheel. Originally supplied by Henley's Ltd. of West Hounslow to the first owner, R.A Hellmuth, on 7 March 1960, OTS 999 was finished in Old English White with a red leather cockpit.

OTS 999 was subsequently sold in 1965 to its second owner, Mr. Chandler of Hertford, who in 1972 enlisted the Caxton Engineering Company to re-cellulose the car and re-chrome the radiator grille, rear bumper, headlamp surrounds, windscreen mouldings, motifs and exterior components. He sold the car in March that year to a Mr. Ballisat, who shortly thereafter passed it to a Mr. Woodley of Cardiff for £2,500 on 17 August 1973, with mileage reading 32,560.

Mr. Woodley was a keen enthusiast who owned the car for many years. In August 1976, he was invited by the Jaguar Drivers Club and Thoroughbred & Classic Cars magazine to display the XK at the national classic car concours at Weston Park. Just one month later, OTS 999 earned the XK150 Champion Concours Cup at an XK day at Sudeley Castle and then went on to win numerous other concours awards including a first in the JDC Concours d'Elegance at Paighton, Devon. Mr. Woodley was a fastidious owner and kept close records of maintenance work, journeys and mileage, which remain within the history file.

In February 1999, Mr. Woodley sold OTS 999 to Mr. Hughes of Hampshire, who sent the car to Richard Galvani of Cambridge Motorsport in March. Work included reconditioning of the steering rack, an unleaded conversion, rebuilding of the front suspension, a new starter motor, a new alternator, replacement rear-brake callipers and pads, Aeroquip brake lines, a new radiator, reconditioning of the prop-shaft and a new exhaust system. In April 2000, the Jaguar returned to Cambridge Motorsport for an engine and gearbox rebuild to prepare it for its participation in the Australian Classic Adelaide Rally that October, which it successfully completed. In 2002, Mr. Hughes instructed Cambridge Motorsport to sell the Jaguar, and in August, a Mr. Pressland acquired it.

Marque specialists Guy Broad were commissioned to rebuild the cylinder head and replace the brake master cylinder and the front and rear brake pads. The vendor acquired OTS 999 in December 2006 and immediately fitted tracking and battery charging systems. In July 2010, Guy Broad rebuilt the engine, and it is understood to perform extremely well.

OTS 999 is exceptionally rare as one of only 36 3.8S Roadsters and one of just 24 "special order" cars produced. The extensive history file contains a JDHT certificate, correspondence between the respective owners and noted Jaguar specialists, a current MoT road test certificate, many previous certificates and tax discs and an original XK150 Operating, Maintenance and Service Book signed by William Lyons. Indeed, no expense has been spared to keep this spectacularly original car in fine order.

2011-06-10 06:30:11 | Peter Ingram writes:

Unlike USA a UK car can carry its licence / registration with it wherever it goes. This one must set a record for the number of different plates it has carried. 8 are listed and I believe one more, RAH 112 should be added

2014-07-30 20:17:55 | pauls writes:

Sold for £201,600 Lot 117

2019-03-17 08:41:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 4/19

www.bonhams.com/auctions/25450/lot/40/

Auction description:

Lot 40

1959 Jaguar XK150 'S' 3.8-Litre Roadster

Registration no. OTS 999 Chassis no. T820063DN

£ 200,000 - 250,000

Sold for £ 188,333 (US$ 235,695) inc. premium

Goodwood Members' Meeting

7 Apr 2019, 13:00 BST

*One of only 24 RHD 3.8-litre 'S' roadsters

*The ultimate expression of the XK family

*Matching numbers and colours

*Continuously maintained rather than restored

*Outstandingly original

*Operating, Maintenance, and Service Book signed by Sir William Lyons

Representing the XK150 in its ultimate configuration, with the 265bhp engine and overdrive gearbox, chassis number 'T820063DN' is one of only 24 right-hand drive 'S' roadsters built, making it one of the rarest of all XK variants. Finished in Old English White with red leather interior, the Jaguar was registered as 'OTS 999' and delivered by Henlys Ltd of West Hounslow to the first owner, one R A Hellmuth, on 7th March 1960.

In 1965 the XK was sold to its second owner, a Mr Chandler of Hertford, who in 1972 commissioned the Caxton Engineering Company to carry out extensive refurbishment. That same year he sold the car to a Mr Ballisat, who in turn sold it on to a Mr Woodley of Cardiff in August 1973. A keen enthusiast, Mr Woodley would own 'OTS 999' for some 26 years, keeping detailed records of maintenance, journeys and mileage (see history file). In September 1976, 'OTS 999' won the XK150 Champion Concours Cup at the Sudeley Castle XK Day, and went on to win numerous other awards including a 1st at the JDC Concours d'Élégance at Paighton, Devon.

In February 1999, Mr Woodley sold his cherished XK150 to a Mr Hughes of Hampshire. Mr Hughes then sent the car to Cambridge Motorsport in March for extensive refurbishment. Works undertaken included an unleaded conversion, reconditioning the steering rack and prop-shaft, and rebuilding the front suspension. Parts renewed/replaced included the starter motor, alternator, rear brake callipers and pads, Aeroquip brake lines, radiator, and exhaust system.

In April 2000, 'OTS 999' returned to Cambridge Motorsport where the engine and gearbox were overhauled in preparation for the XK's participation in that year's Australian Classic Adelaide Rally, which it completed successfully. Two years later, Mr Hughes instructed Cambridge Motorsport to sell the Jaguar, which was purchased by a Mr Pressland in August 2002.

Marque specialists Guy Broad were then commissioned to rebuild the cylinder head and replace the brake master cylinder and the front and rear brake pads. In December 2006, 'OTS 999' was acquired by the immediately preceding owner, who installed tracking and battery charging systems, while in July 2010 the engine was rebuilt by Guy Broad. Purchased by the current vendor, a prominent UK-based private collector, at a UK auction in 2011, the car benefits from recent full and extensive mechanical servicing at renowned marque specialists, CKL Developments. These works included full engine service; full rebuild of carburettors; replacement of fuel lines; coolant service; engine mount replacement; gearbox and differential checked and oil changed; and a full set of new tyres. In addition, the hood was correctly heated and stretched to its original shape and fit.

'OTS 999' comes with a substantial history file containing a JDHT certificate; assorted correspondence between former owners and Jaguar specialists; a quantity of expired MoT certificates and tax discs; and an original XK150 Operating, Maintenance and Service Book signed by Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons.

Maintained throughout its life with no expense spared, 'OTS 999' is ready to be enjoyed by the next owner, having had £10,000 spent. An exciting opportunity to own a concours-winning example of this ultimate version of the legendary XK family.