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Registration – PMO 688
Chassis No. – S824485-BW
M. O. T. – Exempt
Odometer – 18, 000
‘PMO688’ looks every inch the architype of British sports car royalty in its Old English White livery with Powder Blue interior. ‘PMO688’ has been pampered by just two enthusiastic owners since 1980, the former of which stewarded this iconic car for 38 years between 1980 and 2018. This matching numbers example is offered in the holy trinity of XK specifications, namely - with UK right hand drive provenance; a moss manual gearbox and fixed head coupe configuration. This car’s chassis number reveals it to be an SE model and the 318th of just 583 built to this specification in 1958. The “BW” suffix suggests ‘PMO688’ left Coventry with a Borg Warner automatic transmission fitted. At some point before 1980 this was exchanged for the desirable Moss four speed manual now present.
Around 10 years into its previous ownership, in around1990/ 91, ‘PMO688’ underwent a full, body-off re-build, a high-quality bare-metal respray (with a registered colour change from blue to white), full rust protection and a full engine re-build. This work costed in excess of £15, 000 at the time and performed and overseen by 'Classic Specials' of Uckfield. Post restoration ‘PMO688’ was predominantly maintained and cared for by 'J. Murphy Engineering' of East Sussex. In 2015 the previous owner commissioned the fitting of an EZ electric power steering system to further enhance the car’s usability. In 2018 the current owner acquired this beautiful XK150 at auction having covered less than 2, 000 miles since. The paperwork archive contains numerous invoices for maintenance and servicing but also many earlier MOT copies. The mileage progression of these would suggest that ‘PMO688’s’ currently recorded mileage of around 18, 000 could well be genuine.
Whilst clearly an evolution of the earlier, highly regarded XK120 and XK140 models, the XK150 was comprehensively revised as the ultimate expression of the XK lineage. The windscreen was now a single piece, the bonnet wider and the windscreen had moved a full 4 inches forward to aid access. All these revisions can be enjoyed in the flowing lines of ‘PMO688’ together with its cross-spoked, body coloured wire wheels and a modest flash of chromed brightwork. The Powder Blue interior retains a marvellous degree of sought after originality and innate charm. The overall condition of ‘PMO688’ is rated by the vendor as “good” throughout. This reflects in the XK’s mechanical systems, too, with “on the button” starting and strong oil pressure both reported. Opportunities to own such a sweet-spot specification of XK150 are becoming rarer by the day and so ‘PMO688’ offers a truly tantalising ownership opportunity.
In summary:
· The ultimate iteration of Jaguar XK in a most sought after configuration and specification
· Just two owners spanning the last 45 years and incredibly sparing use to date
· Benefitting from an earlier restoration and ready to use, relish and enjoy
