Description
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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