Regrettably, my Father is selling his 1961 Jaguar XK-150.
If you or anybody you know is interested, please contact me off line.
The car is a strong #4 Driver Quality car based on the Hagerty Scale. It
would be a 3 on the Keith Martin Scale. It has been by far the most
reliable car in our collection of 9 vintage cars.
The vehicle model is a Jaguar XK 150 3.8 SE.
It is not an "S" engine with 3 carburetors.
It has 2 - SU Type HD 6 carburetors
The "SE" stands for Special Equipment installed at the factory and includes
the following:
* Special "B" type cylinder head; power output rated @ 220 bhp @ 5500
rpm (original cylinder head replaced from newer engine during engine
overhaul @ 74,857 miles)
* Dunlop 4 wheel single pair disc brakes with servo assist
* Wire wheels with centre lock hub
* Windscreen washer
* 2 fog lights
* Electric overdrive with manual switch
* Added chrome and trim
Basic information regarding condition as follows:
* Numbers matching vehicle except for Cylinder Head.
* Original 4 speed Moss transmission very good
* Electric overdrive excellent
* Exterior paint -average
* Interior - good/average; headliner very good
* Glass - good to very good
* Chrome - excellent
* Doors - very good with consistent gaps - no sagging or hinge pin
issues.
* A Solid, well maintained rust free, reliable driver quality car
that is ready to enjoy or to take to the next level with low risk of hidden
suprises.
* Original spare and jack
* All records for 30 years including photo book of sympathetic
restoration completed by previous owner.
* Engine rebuilt by known expert
Here is a description of the vehicle and of the recent work performed:
* New spark plugs and wires
* New tires with tubes - Excelsior black-wall radials 6.50 R16 96H
(slightly oversized to suit wheel well)
* Brake system
o All caliper pistons replaced new
o All brake hose replaced new
o Master cylinder replaced new
o All new brake pads
o Servo booster replace new (original kept and available)
* Fuel System:
o New fuel pump
o New lines
o Carburetors re-built
o Thermocard disabled (only necessary in cold climates)
* Starter re-built
* Rear leaf springs re-arched and leaf added
* New steering wheel (identical to original one, original in box and
available)
* Passenger side window wind mechanism replaced
* Clutch master and slave new and new hoses (original kept and
available)
* New hoses and belts all around
Asking Price - $53,500. Shipping not included.
Jonas Payne
PBR Consulting Services, LLC
702.882.6711
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