XK-150 Completion and Delivery

When we last visited this early XK-150 restoration, the stage was set for completion and delivery to our customer. In short, we installed the rest of the interior and soft top, finished a few outstanding mechanical items and began testing.

Not everything went to plan, as there were typical issues with missing or damaged interior trim pieces and some re-work required on the seat covers, but for the most part the final assembly stages went smoothly, if not quickly. Final assembly also means “final adjustments,” so there were myriad details to check and rectify.

For instance, with the soft top now fitted, we had to ensure that the door windows sealed properly and operated smoothly. Linkages for throttle, hand brake and door locks were checked and adjusted a final time. Then it was time for test driving and another round of adjustments. A few teething problems are inevitable but luckily we experienced nothing that wasn’t easily corrected.

After all was “sorted” (as they say in the UK), our beaming customer took delivery in late March. He has driven the car quite extensively and we’re thrilled to report that he won his class and was judged best Jaguar overall at the Muckenthaler Concours d’Elegance May 19, 2007, held in Fullerton, California.