1959 Jaguar XK150 DHC

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY AVAILABLE XK 150 3. 8 DHC 1959 RHD 659 NPK: Specification Engine: • 3. 4 ltr. replaced by 3. 8 litre straight port head with electric rev counter. ( e type head recognisable 'pumpkin' colour) • Cylinder head fitted with EN18 stainless steel short studs • Composite cylinder head gasket with neoprene sealing rings (red) • Flanged cylinder liners • Modified tapered core plugs which recess and allow original plug to fit as well • Bearings sourced from original 50's Scorpion tank engine* Carburation • Twin SU HD8 2 inch carbs with manual choke. (standard are HD 631/ 4') Similar to early D Type carbs but not sand cast • 40% up-rated oil pump (70psi). Screw-on oil filter fitted and modified to pressure feed camshafts • Crankshaft seal replaced with neoprene seal held by cast steel brackets, (as opposed to alloy securing brackets which expand with heat and allow oil leaks) Electronic ignition • Up-rated timing change tensioner, alternator 70amp hrs capacity fitted Cooling system • Radiator and water pump upgraded. New polyurethane seal, which avoids seal sticking and splitting, therefore no more leaks. • Factory thermostatic fan with auxiliary large blade Kenlow fan, fitted and operated from the dashboard. Cooling system expansion tank fitted Transmission • 5 speed Jaguar gearbox • 9. 5 ¨Borg and Beck diaphragm clutch • 2. 9 differential: ratio as per long nose Jaguar D Type 1955/ 56 Brakes: uprated 4 pot callipers Suspension: uprated with with adjustable front and rear shocks Bodywork • Standard DHC in Arum White with colour coded wires • New black hood and bag, made by Stan Swan (he made the original DHC factory hoods) Interior: • Suffolk and Turley black seats, inertia reel belts, LED light bulb conversion top dash and courtesy lights Exterior lights • LED side, brakes, reverse and winking lights • Head lights Xenon. Wheels * Fully shot blasted and powder coated Heritage Certificate Mileage 17000 since May 2015 Generally: this car was refurbished and modified in 1997 for fast reliable continental travel on behalf of Peter Mitchell, Director and founder of the Jaguar Heritage Museum Jaguar XK150 3. 8 DHC 1959. Refurbished personally 1997 on behalf of Director of Jaguar Heritage Museum Technical Summary • 5 Speed gear box • Uprated brake callipers • Engine rebuilt to include all upgrades to: Water pump 2" carbs HD8's Rear crank oil seal EN 18 head studs, Radiator overflow tank Electric fan Special pistons Electric fan High Torque starter Vented bonnet Power Steering Fully converted to LED lighting Perfect oil pressure with uprated filter Suffolk and Turley interior. New hood in 2015 Paintwork could do with a slight refresh. Good chrome, very presentable FIVA Heritage Certificate 100% reliable

This car was refurbished and modified in 1997 for fast reliable continental travel on behalf of Peter Mitchell, Director and founder of the Jaguar Heritage Museum Jaguar XK150 3. 8 DHC 1959. Refurbished personally 1997 on behalf of Director of Jaguar Heritage Museum