2008-01-22 06:26:34 | Lofty writes:

At auction on Feb. 9, 2008 in Paris, France, by Artucurial (www.artcurial.com/en/index.asp)
Catalogue description: This XK 150S DHC [...] was the subject of an important restoration from the bare chassis. More than 70K USD had been spent over three years.
Black alpaca soft top.
Improvements fitted:
power steering, new overdrive, SS exhaust, Kenlow fan, alternator, circuit breaker and fire extinguisher.
Original head over a 3.8L engine from a later S-Type.
Estimated 110K to 192K USD

2012-07-28 11:08:30 | pauls writes:

Above auction description:

www.artcurial.com/en/asp/fullCatalogue.asp

Lot 16

JAGUAR XK 150S cabriolet 3.4 - 1959

N° de série : T838517 DN

Serial number: T838517 DN

Engine: # 7 B50660 -8 six-cylinder in-line, front, longitudinal, cast iron block,

breech #VS 2163-8 Straight Port Light alloy.

Bore-stroke: 87 mm x 106 mm

Cylinder capacity: 3 781 cm3 (cf description)

Distribution: double overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder

Power supply: 3 carburettors SU HD8

Maximum power: 265 hp

Transmission: four-speed mechanical + overdrive + M.A.

Chassis: steel beams and spacers

Body: two-door cabriolet, two-seater sheet steel

Suspensions: independent wheels at the front, rigid axle at the rear

Wheelbase: 2,590 mm

Dry weight: 1,570 kg

Brakes: Dunlop hydraulic discs on all four wheels

Wheels: chromed wires with central fixation of 16 ''

Number of cars built: 85 in XK 150S 3.4 cabriolet versions on the left.

The presented convertible is a very nice copy having been the subject of a major restoration from the chassis. More than 50,000 euros have been spent for three years to perfect the development of this XK150S. Equipped with a red leather upholstery, refurbished red carpets and a new lined black alpaca top, this Jaguar has the following improvements: power steering, new overdrive, stainless steel exhaust, Kenlow fan, alternator, circuit breaker and fire extinguisher. During the restoration, the low 3.4-liter engine was exchanged for a 3.8-liter model, which allows this convertible to develop the maximum power of the 150 S while keeping its original cylinder head. It is an extremely rare copy of XK among the most successful.

This XK150S DHC is a fine example of this famous sports car which was the subject of an important restoration from the bare chassis. More than 50 000 euros had been spent over three years to obtain a close to perfection car. Fitted with a red leather upholstery, new red carpets and a black alpaca soft top this Jaguar got the following improvements : power steering, new overdrive, stainless steel exhaust, Kenlow electric fan, alternator, circuit breaker and fire extinguisher. During the restoration, the 3.4 litre block was replaced by a 3.8 litre one which give this 150S the maximum power available while keeping its original head. This is a very rare example of a high performance XK.

French reg. French gray card

Estimation 70 000 - 90 000 €

Sold for 95,309 €