2014-02-10 17:00:50 | Lofty writes:

www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/618936016.htm

For sale in France
with manual gear box

2025-12-12 10:49:45 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1959-jaguar-xk150-34l-ots-lhd-mod-8Ezyag

It is perhaps no surprise to learn that it was one of just 150 cars chosen to drive into Windsor Castle as part of the 2017 Royal Windsor Jaguar Festival. 

It is in very good order inside and out. The engine was rebuilt following the vendor’s purchase in 2014 and more recently the starter motor was replaced. We’re told that the interior was also refurbished. This work was sympathetically done, carefully preserving the original leather so that none of the car’s character was lost. 

Beneath the bonnet is Jaguar’s ‘V’ specification 3.4L straight six. The car left the works with a rare auto box, but is now fitted with the much more appropriate manual gearbox with overdrive. The current technical inspection runs to August 2026. A really fine example of these handsome cars. 

The vendor says: 

“The car is very pleasant to drive, with smooth gear changes. It handles very well.

“This car stands out for its significant history and, above all, for its mechanical and interior condition. Finding cars from the 1960s with so few owners, including one for 43 years, is now very rare! This is a car that has been looked after and well maintained throughout its life.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1959 

VIN number S831926BW

Correct ‘V’ prefix 3.4L engine number 

Third LHD OTS XK150 built in 1959 

With current keeper since 2014

Current technical inspection valid until August 2026

The engine was rebuilt shortly after the current owner's purchase in 2014

Member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in England

Participated in the Royal Windsor Jaguar Festival in 2017

One of 150 cars selected to drive inside Windsor Castle

Part of Jaguar Festival 'Jaguars on Film' at Blenheim Palace in May 2019

Comprehensive interior refurbishment in 2022 with invoice exceeding £3,000

Currently registered in France with registration number DF-067-SV

Odometer shows 14,521 miles, though this is not verified due to age and 5 digit readout

The vendor says: 

“This Jaguar has been owned by the same owner since 2014. He bought it from a classic car dealer. The car is equipped with OVERDRIVE. Shortly after the sale, the car had an engine problem, so the engine was rebuilt some time after the sale. The current owner is a member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in England and has participated in several events. He participated in the Royal Windsor Jaguar Festival in 2017. The car was fortunate enough to be one of 150 cars selected to drive inside Windsor Castle. The car was also photographed with Prince Edward. (Photos in the photo folder). It also participated in the Jaguar Festival ‘Jaguars on Film’ in May 2019 at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.”

The Condition

Popular Opalescent Gunmetal Grey paintwork in very good order as shown 

Paintwork shows light discolouration to driver’s door as shown in photos 

Vendor reports other light imperfections and signs of wear to paintwork 

Bodywork also well kept including flush panel fit, particularly across the doors 

Sits on chrome wire wheels which are in good order

Other chromework such as bumpers and trim also shows bright and clean 

Interior deliberately preserved in its original condition where possible

Front seats and rear bench reupholstered while retaining the original leather

All wood trim was replaced during the refurbishment

Door pillars and door trim were also replaced as part of the interior work

Black carpets in fair condition with some wear to driver’s footwell as shown 

Black fabric roof is removable and supplied with matching tonneau as shown 

This car is a timely reminder why the unfussy lines of the OTS are arguably the best of the three XK body styles. There is something sculptural about the car's long, flowing bodywork, a sense that is enhanced by this car's gunmetal grey metallic paintwork. 

The usual XK bodywork check areas present well on this car. Our photos provide extensive underside details and buyers can note the flush panel fit, particularly across the doors. The chrome is bright and well kept and the removable roof in good order too.

Inside the black leather cabin has been recently refurbished, but sympathetically so. The seats were renovated using the original leather, but other trim items were replaced. It is a blend that works well and ensures this car has a certain level of historic character. 

The Mechanics

XK 3,442cc straight six engine 

4spd manual gearbox with overdrive

Originally left the factory with an automatic gearbox, later converted to manual

Engine and gearbox were recently removed for starter motor replacement

The vendor states the mechanical condition is "like new" with no imperfections

Engine was rebuilt shortly after the current owner's purchase in 2014 

The current keeper of this car acquired it in 2014 and has clearly both cherished it and invested in it. The engine was rebuilt shortly after purchase and benefits from a more recent starter motor. In place of the original Borg Warner auto box is a more appropriate manual overdrive set up.

The car has been displayed at Windsor and Blenheim Palaces in the UK as part of Jaguar festivals and filming events.