1959 Jaguar XK

150 Fixed Head Coupé - Restoration Project

3.4 Litre

S 835840

Clear

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1959 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupe                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         On offer through The Seven Gables Motor Garage Ltd :  A Sensibly Priced XK150 Fixed Head Coupe Project - Purportedly Rebuilt Engine and Gearbox With No Miles Since Rebuild - Excellent Chassis -  A low cost entry into the wonderful XK Jaguar sports car line                                                                                           Details                                                                                         Year                 1959                                             Make                 Jaguar                                             Model                 XK150 Fixed Head Coupe                                             Odometer                 70,000                                             VIN                 S 835840                                             Engine                 3.4 Litre, Six Cylinder, Double Overhead Camshafts w/ twin S.U.'s                                             Transmission                 Manual                                             Paint                 Cotswold Blue (bonnet is stripped to bare alloy)                                             Interior                 Blue (original with exception of carpets)                                                                                           Condition Report                                                                                                                       Body                                     Needs Work                                                   Paint                                     Needs Work                                                   Interior                                     Needs Work                                                   Carpets                                     Dirty/Needs work                                                   Engine                                     Good                                                   Transmission                                     Good                                                   Suspension                                     Average                                                   Steering                                     Average                                                   Brakes                                     Needs Work                                                   Wheels                                     Excellent                                                   Tires                                     90%+ Tread                                                                                                                                 About the Seller                                                                                                     Located near Detroit, Michigan, The Seven Gables Motor Garage Ltd offers vintage British motor-car spares and the occasional classic vehicle.  We have shipped vintage spares across the globe and offer unsurpassed client care in doing so. At the upper right, taken in 1968, is the owner Gary, at the tender age of 15, on top of the world in his first car: an XK140 DHC bought for $100.  Because he was too young to drive it he posed for a lot of pictures in his parent's driveway!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ,                                                                                                                                           248-594-5906                                                                     Gary Seraphinoff                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Overview                                                                                         A LITTLE ABOUT THE SEVEN GABLES MOTOR GARAGE LTD Although operated on a small scale by the owner Gary Seraphinoff, The Seven Gables Motor Garage Ltd located in the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills has a very large amount of vintage British motoring enthusiasm. Passionate for over a half century, Gary carries a fair amount of experience in dealing with these motor-cars. Being a hobby as much as it is a small business, we sell vintage vehicles and the spares for these classics.  In addition to having a small collection of British motor-cars with the focus being Jaguar XK120's as well as his wife Kathy's, someday to be on the road again, MG-TD. Located at "Seven Gables", the family home, Gary has sold vintage spares around the globe and offers unsurpassed care doing it. We can be reached by telephone at 248.594.5906. or by email at Gary@TheSevenGablesMotorGarage.com 1958 XK150 FIXED HEAD COUPE - A MOST AFFORDABLE ENTRY INTO THE XK RANGE - PREVIOUS OWNER REMOVED ENGINE AND GEARBOX, PURPORTEDLY REBUILT BOTH AND LOST INTEREST THEREAFTER - RUST REPAIR ON BODY NEEDED BUT A VERY SOLID CHASSIS - October 1958 build and titled as a 1959  Shown here on Ebay I am offering on behalf of a colleague a very nice project XK150.  Very nice because:  1) The price is most reasonable.  2) The body is rusty but restorable.  3) The chassis is solid  4) And, if what the previous owner says is correct, a lot of money will be saved by the mechanical work already done.  It was recently listed on Ebay UK (before my colleague purchased it) for a "Buy it Now" price of 19,000 Pounds  ($29,000 US dollars)  A bit optimistic perhaps, but the price listed here today is a relative bargain and after you read the information below, hopefully you will agree. COSMETIC CONDITION This XK has sat for many years indoors.  A little trip back in time to give an exact comparison: In 1968, during high school, I worked part time at an imported car garage.  Alongside the building was an XK150  in the EXACT condition that this one is in.  It had a very nice, solid chassis, exterior rust in exactly the same places as this and in the same degree, and it had its original interior in the same, well worn condition.  My point is that this car probably was on the road for the same amount of time and was parked where any further deterioration was arrested by inside storage.  Sadly, the XK150 along the shop eventually went to the crusher after a few years.  Back again in the present, I briefly played with the idea of putting the drivetrain back in this FHC and making it into a ratty, running driver!  However, I have way too many of these already and I will leave this project to you.  But its tempting... I am involved with a renown metal shaping company (Fournier Metalshaping) and I would LOVE to start patching this car at the shop.  Also, as a comparison, I once dug an XK120 FHC out of the dirt after sitting 45 years outside.  That car was beyond the beyond and the entire car just crumbled away to the touch (it DID however go to Lebanon to be restored!)  This car is a FAR better example. 1) The body is rusted in places of course but at least you can start with an unmolested example that even has its original sills.  2) All of the glass is original and present.  3) Remarkably, it has its original leather seats and trim. Even a bit of the original carpets.   4) The fragile alloy bonnet is in great condition.  Thats a real bonus.  5) The chrome parts look like they can be restored and except for the Jaguar badge on the bonnet and one latch on a rear vent window it looks like its all there. 6)  The radial tires and wheels are in GREAT condition but they are 15" instead of the 16" that came from the factory.   MECHANICAL CONDITION As mentioned the the engine and gearbox were taken out of this XK150 by a previous owner for a rebuild. I cannot verify that but I hope its true.  The car steers fine and almost everything is with the car.  Its missing the radiator and the clutch assembly for some reason the carburetors are incorrect (notice the manual choke on them) They are 1-3/4" S.U.'s but they lack the "auxiliary enrichment" starting carb between them.  I am sure some other small parts are missing.  I will fall short of saying that its 100% matching numbers because it appears that the cylinder head has been re-stamped. I say that because the stamps used do not appear to be the style used at the factory. I could be wrong here, but I feel this is a possibility.  The engine block is correctly stamped, the chassis stamping shows perfectly well like the day it was stamped and the body tag is correct. THE PRESENT LOCATION OF THIS XK Being located in Detroit, Michigan USA, we are a stones throw across the Detroit River from our Canadian sister city Windsor, Ontario.  My colleague is Canadian and he has this motor-car in his driveway a half hour drive from here.  He has a clear Canadian title for it and if he really had to, with the proper paperwork, he could bring it to the United States.  He is very conversant with bringing vehicles here to the United States but for now we have decided to keep the XK there since it may very well stay in Canada or even go to another country.  We are familiar with shipping cars across the continent as well as shipping to other countries by sea. To Sum Up This XK150 has some excellent virtues.  I am recommending this XK150 as a low cost "starter" XK for someone that needs a nice drivetrain and solid chassis to start with and is willing to do the body repair himself.  Body repair panels are available for this car at reasonable prices but the small areas can be patched for the price of labor and sheet metal.  Money and time will be invested but you will have a wonderful XK at a reasonable price.  I think you can probably tell from reading this that I am a very ardent early Jaguar enthusiast.  I know a lot about these motor-cars and I sincerely believe that this is a great one to start with on a modest budget.  If I did not have a long row of these already I would buy it myself... If you have wanted an example of the beautiful XK150 FHC with all its interior room, tremendous power, four wheel disc brakes, AND you are on a budget I think you should really consider this XK!  Good luck and thanks for looking.                                          The Seven Gables Motor Garage Ltd                                               (telephone)  248.594.5906                                               (email)  Gary@TheSevenGablesMotorGarage.com                                                                                                                                                                                 Terms of Sale                                                                                         The Deposit and the Final Payment Please be ready to place a $1,500 Paypal deposit within twenty-four 24 hours of auction's close. Cash, cashiers check or bank wire transfer must be paid within seven (7) days of the close of the auction. Note: If the deposit is not received within twenty-four (24) hours or if the sale is not complete within seven (7) days of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or to another qualified buyer. Legally Binding Contract: If you are the winning bidder of this auction please follow through with the transaction. Remember, your winning bid is a legally binding contract to purchase.                                                                                                                                                                                 Condition Disclaimer                                                                                         Seller reserves the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. Professional pre-purchase inspections are welcome but must be made before the auction ends. Please ask any question before bidding. We have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability. However, with all pre-owned automobiles, the condition is subjective, so we recommend that the potential buyer inspect as well as test drive (if possible) any of the vehicles before finalizing purchase. If your personal inspection is not possible, we will be glad to help facilitate an inspection by your chosen local independent service center or appraiser. All vehicles are sold in "AS IS" condition. All inspections must be done prior to delivery. We reserve the right to end the auction at any time.                                                                                                                                                                                 Transportation                                                                                         We will happily assist with worldwide transportation at the buyer's expense. In the case that you wish to pick up the vehicle in person we will arrange airport pickup for you free of charge.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Gallery                                                                                                                                         Please view the remaining images below...                                                                                             Premium Template   Powered by                         copyright 2014 hdauctions.com