Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this vehicle in our upcoming on site auction at Shapwick Hill, Shapwick, near Bridgwater TA7 9NA, from the The Gerry Wheeler Collection of Classic & Vintage Cars, being sold on Friday 20th September at 12noon. Viewing Thursday 19th September 9. 30am-4. 30pm and auction day from 9. 00am.
Registration number 499 KBH
Chassis number 824762
Engine number V-6429-8
Indigo blue with a biscuit leather interior
Matching numbers car
This delightful 3. 4-litre XK150 Special Equipment was supplied by Henlys in early 1959 and is an original UK right hand drive car fitted from new with a manual gearbox with overdrive, and chrome wire wheels (not fitted but included in the sale)
MOT to August 2025
This XK remains matching numbers as confirmed by its Heritage Certificate
Currently sitting on a set of new painted 16 inch x 6 inch wire wheels
Sensible upgrades include a stainless steel sports exhaust, electronic ignition, comprehensive sound proofing, telescopic rear shocks, and a competition front anti roll bar
The engine was rebuilt around 4, 000 miles ago, with a nicely detailed engine bay.
The owner advises 499 KBH is ‘mechanically perfect and driving beautifully
The paint is older but has a lovely patina with a high-gloss finish
The upholstery is in good condition and the carpets are good with some wear
The gearbox, overdrive and diff are all good and quiet
Ready for Monaco or the N. C. 500!'
Extensive history file
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