Description
There is a lot more to say about this magnificent Jaguar XK 150 3. 8S OTS from 1958, because it is not an ordinary XK. I fear there are simply too many things to list. For now, here are the main key points:
History:
• Delivery early 1958 to the United States. (1st owner) (VIN: S83****)
• Repatriated to the United Kingdom in the early years of its life.
• Jaguar Coventry replaced the engine with the factory 3. 8 L S engine (VAS 1242-9) and re-registered it accordingly. (See production certificates produced by the Jaguar Heritage Trust)
• 1990: The Southampton-based owner sells the car to France (in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais / 3rd owner)
• 1996: The car is sold to a second French owner still registered as a British car. (4th owner)
• 2000: (March) The 4th owner registers the car in France for the first time.
• 2003: The car is sold to its 5th and final owner before Legendary Classics.
• 2006: The 5th owner undertakes a complete, fully documented chassis restoration, which takes about 5 years.
• 2011: The full chassis restoration is completed by the end of that year.
• The owner enjoys the car for about 10 years and drives it regularly.
• 2021: (June) The decision is made to repaint the car entirely.
• 2022: (September) The 3. 8S engine is fully overhauled.
• 2022: Further additions are made at that time as the car is already partially dismantled:
# Additional engine cooling fan
# Soft top
# Braking systems (Cooper Kraft discs at front and rear)
# 5-speed Getrag gearbox
# Deactivatable power steering
# Electronic ignition
# 2 fuel pumps
• 2023 (December) Legendary Classics acquires the car and brings it to the Netherlands.
General information:
• VIN number: S 830***
• Engine number: VAS 12**-* (3781 cc, 198 kW/ 265 bhp with 3 SU HD8 carburettors)
• Bodynumber: F15***
• Gearbox number: JC40**** (Not in the car but available with the car!)
• Current gearbox: 5-speed Getrag
• Original exterior paint colour: "Carmesin Red" [note: likely 'Carmine Red' – keep as given in original]
• Original interior trim: Black
• Current exterior paint colour: "Indigo Blue"
• Current interior trim: "Hermès Red"
(Numbers can be checked on request!)
Condition:
• The 2006–2011 restoration was exhaustive and clearly performed by professionals who master their craft.
• The car has been meticulously maintained since the restoration by the former owner, and it shows.
• The new paint in 2022, the complete engine overhaul and the addition of practical modern equipment have brought the car to an impeccable condition.
• The additions have made the car easy to use without altering its original character.
• On arrival in the Netherlands, only small details required particular attention, which of course were promptly addressed.
• The overall condition is simply wonderful.
• Technically, structurally and aesthetically very solid.
• In beautiful aesthetic and functional condition.
• Full historic file: owner history, restoration and maintenance fully documented.
• Several new expertises have been carried out by leading Belgian and Dutch appraisal firms.
• The special story around the ultra-rare 3. 8 S engine is confirmed by the Jaguar Heritage archives in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
• A winner on every count and a genuine asset to any serious collection.
This Jaguar is accompanied by French documents, which facilitates registration in any EU country.
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