1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8 - 'Carmen'

Описание: I have just bought this car, and this is the first start when it was delivered. my apologies for such poor quality (my old camera being used) and this being my first video recorded. On my laptop computer, I set the video's volume to 55% and then it sounds realistic.

'Carmen' was originally shipped as a LHD automatic to Jaguar Cars Ltd., New York in June 1960, on behalf of her first owner ; Margaret J. Pattengill. She was black with biscuit interior from new. The car came back from Monterey, CA in June 1989, and repatriated by Mr Eric Bridgestock, of Hope, Derbyshire. Mr. Bridgestock had the car converted to RHD and the transmission changed to four-speed manual + overdrive which came from an early Jaguar XJ6. I believe she then was maroon in colour with a silver roof.

The car then changed hands twice, with the latter being in 2008 ..to Mr Roger Mills, of Abbotts Bromley, Derbyshire. Mr Mills had the paintwork taken back to bare metal and resprayed Carmen red. He also had all the car's chrome work replated or replaced. The engine was rebuilt, the car was rewired, the suspension was rebuilt, and the front brakes uprated to Coopercraft twin-calliper. She was totally retrimmed, new wire wheels with 72 spokes (originals were 60 spokes) and tyres were also fitted. Despite the huge devotion of thought, skilled craftsmanship, and cost - MoT records tell us that she was only driven 1,337 miles between 1989 and now ..January 2026.

I've loved 1950's Jaguars since I was a boy ..60 years ago. And actually buying an XK150 has been a dream since the mid-1990's. I've worked my way through restoring classic motorcycles and classic cars to achieve it, and to learn the skills necessary to care for her. I plan to first check the car over thoroughly, to recommission her, and to rectify a snag list of items.. and then, God willing, I hope to use the car throughout the springtime, summer and autumn months for many years to come ! p. :)