XK150DHC for Richardphotos by jdwtrxk
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I saw your post of the XK150 and couldn't resist posting one of my old drophead. This one was built in February 1958 and took fourteen years to restore, fighting the whole way. The photo was taken by the people who purchased it from me. They insisted on keeping my license plates. I think it ended up in Europe.
Comments (14)
Richardphotos
if the Jaguar was restored, it was done to the highest standard
jdwtrxk
It was. The convertible top was made from the last bolt of original Jaguar mohair which took years and a little luck to find. When it was first judged, the supposed experts wanted to deduct it as it didn't match the modern fabric everyone else uses. Also wanted to deduct for the hand 'washed' interior leather matched to the salesman's fabric sample from December '57 because it didn't match the current baseball glove colored leather. It goes on and on...
I had 400 hours of labor in it myself. Research and sourcing was worse..
Saby55
Fantastic Jaguar, I'm a huge fan of the Jaguar E-type (the one from Diabolik) 👍🙋♂️
jdwtrxk
Thanks Saby - The E-type was a bit sportier than the 150, which was sort of a refined boulevard version of the 120....
3DClassics123456
Nice car, nice shot!
jdwtrxk
Thanks 3D!
eekdog
perfect capture and pov of the ride.
jdwtrxk
Thanks eekdog!
starship64
Nice car!
jdwtrxk
Thanks starship!
uncollared
Hot car. Nice shot
jdwtrxk
Thanks uncollared. I can take credit for the car, but not the shot :)
UteBigSmile
Best gift for Richard ever!!!! 😁
jdwtrxk
Thanks Ute - the car itself might have been better but she's gone :)
UteBigSmile
What a pitty for this Beauty!
jdwtrxk
Thanks Ute - just a quick shot in front of the guest house.
I wish :)
MollyFootman
Dang! I don't know much about automobiles as I have noted before but I know what's really beautiful; I love the finish, lines and detailing.
Molly
jdwtrxk
Thanks Molly - took years to get the thing right.
grafitaleblu
A real beauty, it's safe to say we don't make them like this anymore, not by a long shot.
jdwtrxk
Thanks, blu. The amount of handwork that went into building XKs could not be priced today, but current vehicles are a lot more reliable :).
Radar_rad-dude
A real beauty of a car, my friend! I'm betting it was hard for you to part with it! Thanks for sharing!
jdwtrxk
Thanks Radar - by the time I was ready to sell it, i needed room and I was about fed up :)
Richardphotos
your photo is the same quality as the restoration. knock-out photograph
jdwtrxk
Thanks Richard - the car I can claim, but the photo was taken by the people who bought it from me...
Steff_7
Stunning old girl and so beautiful :)
jdwtrxk
Thanks Steff - rove quite well too :)
A_Sunbeam Online Now!
Splendid restoration