Highlights
- Extensively restored and converted to RHD over two years
- Older restoration in British Racing Green with chrome wire wheels
- Recently retrimmed Suede Green leather interior
- Only 2 former registered keepers in the UK since restoration
- Regularly maintained by respected Jaguar specialist Twyford Motors
- Clutch replaced in 2020 with few miles since
- Fitted with switchable electric power steering
- Servicing and checks in November 2024 by Twyford
- Voluntary MOT valid to November 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The XK150 DHC dialled up the comfort and visual drama with a luxury cabin and extra chromework. Good examples are popular classic touring cars for exactly those reasons.
This car is appropriately finished in British Racing Green, which was applied as part of a comprehensive two-year restoration when the car returned to the UK in 1999. A more recent addition is a complementary Suede Green leather interior retrim with walnut veneers and four-spoke wood-rimmed wheel.
The car has had just two keepers since the restoration and it has covered few miles. That has kept the condition impressive, the paintwork remaining bright and the panels flush and well presented. The car is largely standard except for the useful addition of switchable electric power steering.
In recent years, maintenance has been entrusted to specialist Twyford Motors. There is a run of extensive invoices for servicing and other work that indicate a ‘no expense spared’ approach.’ Highlights include a new clutch and flywheel. The car was checked over and serviced by Twyford in November 2024. There is a useful voluntary MOT valid to November 2025 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“Out on the road, this is a lively and highly usable classic, offering an engaging yet comfortable driving experience. It feels stable and composed at speed, inspiring confidence behind the wheel. The electric power steering adds to its agility, making it light and easy to handle in town or during low-speed manoeuvres. A thoughtfully chosen set of upgrades ensures the car is practical and enjoyable to live with. It has been regularly used for short, dry-weather journeys.
“The car was last serviced and MOT’d in November 2024, during which Twyford Motors in Portsmouth also carried out a comprehensive inspection of the electrics and all mechanical components, repairing as required.
History and Paperwork
- Originally exported to New York in September 1959
- Returned to UK in 1999
- Registered in UK December 2002
- Underwent extensive restoration upon UK return
- Converted to right-hand drive during restoration
- Three registered UK keepers
- Only 2 former registered keepers in the UK since restoration
- Current keeper since November 2024
- The previous keeper owned the car for ten years
- Regularly maintained by Twyford Motors (Jaguar specialist near Portsmouth)
- Invoices for work by Twyford shown in photos
- Last serviced November 2025 with mechanical and electrical checks at same time
- Voluntary MOT valid to 4th November 2025 with no advisories
- 20,677 miles in photos and 21,154 miles showing in photos
- Regularly used for short, dry-weather journeys we are told
- JDHT certificate as shown
- VIN number S838359DN
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- 2 sets of keys
The venor says
“This Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupé was originally exported to New York in September 1959. It returned to the UK in 1999, at which point it underwent an extensive restoration and was converted to right-hand drive. Since then, the car has had only two UK owners. The previous keeper owned the vehicle for ten years and had it regularly maintained by Twyford Motors, a respected Jaguar specialist based near Portsmouth.”
The Condition
- Older restoration completed in 2002 in British Racing Green
- Paintwork presents well with some minor points to note due to age of the work
- Bodywork in good order across arches, sills and panel edges as shown
- Chrome is in good condition with bright finish as shown
- Hood appears in good order with correct chrome trims and functions correctly
- Underside reported by seller to be in good order
- Full interior retrim completed in Suede Green leather with matching carpets
- Bucket-style seat backs providing enhanced support and improved legroom
- Walnut-veneered dashboard and wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel
- Switchable electric power steering
- Inertia seat belts and period-style vintage radio
- Current MOT with no structural advisories
The vendor says:
“The car presents very well overall, with impressive aesthetics. The chrome is in good condition, and while the paintwork shows minor imperfections consistent with an older restoration, it remains in very good overall condition. The hood appears fresh, with the correct chrome trims and functions correctly.
“The car has undergone a full interior retrim, which includes bucket-style seat backs that provide enhanced support and improved legroom. Additional features include switchable electric power steering, inertia seat belts, and a period-style vintage radio. The interior is finished in beautiful suede green upholstery, complemented by a walnut-veneered dashboard and a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel.”
The Mechanics
- 3,442cc XK straight-six engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Switchable electric power steering
- Extensive maintenance by Twyford in recent years
- Work includes regular servicing and new clutch and flywheel
- Recent service plus mechanical and electrical checks in November 2024
- Current MOT with no advisories
“Out on the road, this is a lively and highly usable classic, offering an engaging yet comfortable driving experience. It feels stable and composed at speed, inspiring confidence behind the wheel. The electric power steering adds to its agility, making it light and easy to handle in town or during low-speed manoeuvres.
“A thoughtfully chosen set of upgrades ensures the car is practical and enjoyable to live with. It has been regularly used for short, dry-weather journeys. The underside of the car is in good order, reflecting careful maintenance, and it was last serviced and MOT’d in November 2024.”
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