2003-05-25 03:08:36 | Lofty writes:

Seen on eBay, 5/2003. Ad reads:

"Imagine the year is 1966 and you’re looking at a brand new XKE on the showroom floor... This is the feeling you’ll get every time you walk up to this spectacular vintage Jaguar…. Slip into the sumptuous leather seat and appreciate the fine workmanship and the pride of ownership this car has had its entire life. Turn the key and push the starter button to hear the sensuous purr of this magnificent cat. Accelerate through the gears and enjoy the awesome performance, the distinct sound of the engine and the easy shifting of the all-synchromesh transmission.


For the past 30 years this classic belonged to a retired McDonald Douglass engineer and Korean War pilot from Southern California. Only the second owner, he kept the car meticulously maintained and saved all the records. Since his passing, his wife has found that it’s not being driven often enough to justify keeping it. So here it is, offered for the first time on eBay, where the winning bidder will drive home one of the finest examples of a classic automobile from this vintage.



This is an ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA CAR WITH MATCHING NUMBERS. Included is the COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY for the past 30 years. We have the actual receipts to back everything listed below:



DATE MAINTENANCE



7/15/02 R @ R rear calipers & repair, Brake caliper kit, rear brake line, oil chg

lube, filter

7/11/01 Remove @ install steering column assembly, replace column

bushings, replace motor oil, renew oil filter. (34,652 mileage)

9/13/99 Remove & install, coil for ignition system, spark plug wire set

9/10/98 Tune-up. Replace spark plugs, distributor cap & rotor, check plug

wires, scope & adjust ignition timing (if needed), replace air filter

road test, Remove & install: fuel screen in tank. Incl. drain tank.

Adjust hand brake.

3/7/97 Replace Batt & cable

12/14/96 Replace radiator fan motor (31,985 mileage)

11/27/96 Brake fluid, R&R hose, brake-one, R&R hose. Brake one, O/P brake

hose, Lube & oil chg, smog ck, ignition & filters (adjust w/scope carb

O/P minor caliper kit, RR&I D/H caliper, front-both.

8/26/96 Replace brake light switch (incl. Bleed brakes)

5/20/96 R&R alternator & regulator

9/30/95 Replaced leather interior, and top

1/9/95 Smog (28,570 mileage)

10/12/94 Lube oil & filter, Check charging system, Remanufactured alternator

6/9/94 Heater hose, belt, water pump R/B kit

12/21/92 Smog (26,986 mileage)

1/12/92 Michelin Tires (126,000 mileage)

1/14/92 Oil filter, 20/50 oil

1/8/91 Smog

4/23/90 BR/mast cylinder kit, brake fluid, brake caliper kit, brake pads

11/02/89 R/B alternator, oil filter, oil (23,159)

9/22/89 Clutch mast cyl. kit, brake fluid

5/22/89 Clutch slave cyl. kit, brake fluid

3/1/89 Oil pan gasket set, crank front seal, oil pressure switch, oil filter, oil

12/16/88 Smog (19,042 mileage)

6/13/88 Rebuilt alternator

3/17/88 Oil, oil filter (16,019 mileage)

5/15/87 Replaced muffler

5/12/87 Fan belt (12,953 mileage)

4/22/87 MICHELIN TIRES

10/13/86 Rebuilt alternator, spark plugs, fuse, stop lt. switch (10,275 mileage)

9/12/86 Paint

6/18/86 Steering column bushing,

6/11/85 Replace tach sender, replace left V.C. gasket, recheck idle

6/6/85 Clutch tach, replace dog drive & check, Scope clutch

5/31/85 Mufflers

1/31/85 Replace oil sending unit (02630 mileage)

1/24/85 Test oil pressure

11/19/85 Lube

2/2/84 Adjust timing chain (97,805 mileage)

12/1/83 Replace alternator & battery ground cable, Replace vacuum hose at

master cylinder & solder, adjust carburetor

11/28/83 Replace oil pump

11/15/83 Check for cutting out

3/29/83 R&R dash panel & replace choke lever

12/10/82 R&R cluth slave cyl & overall to bleed, Minor tuneup engine.

8/31/81 COMPLETE ENGINE OVERHAUL. (Miles 85,424)

10/12/80 Service, elect.tune-up, clean engine, install new wiper motor

5/12/80 R & R clutch master and slave cylinder, overhaul, reseal, bleed & adjust

1/4/78 60,850 mileage (tune motor, points, filter, cleaner, etc.)

2/23/76 51,889 mileage ( R & R engine

11/19/75 Minor tune-up, clean engine, etc.

6/10/75 47,325 mileage Master Kit

4/29/75 46,320 mileage Brake pads, clean & sand disc.

2/3/75 Paint and fix after accident

6/25/74 39,772 mileage Install new fan motor

8/13/73 35/319 mileage R & R head

3/30/72 33,319 mileage Speedo gear, rod clean, etc.



These fully documented records verify the true miles and the meticulous maintenance it has received.





Vehicle Condition

For it’s age, this Jaguar is in OUTSTANDING CONDITION! With 136,000 documented and meticulously maintained miles this car is “TURN KEY”. It can be driven with confidence from coast to coast.

All the chrome on the bumpers and original wire wheels sparkles brilliantly. The recently reupholstered leather interior and carpet are flawless. Although the original rubber weather stripping is slightly cracked in a few places, it is truly in remarkable condition. Except for the clock, all instruments and switches work perfectly.

Years ago, when the paint was refinished in its original sand stone color, only minor dings and dents were repaired. This car has never been in a major accident. With the exception of a few small cosmetic flaws, (some VERY minor chips, scratches, etc) the spectacular two-stage finish still shines like brand new. Garaged kept its entire life in Southern California, you’d be hard pressed to find any rust.

You also won’t find any oil spots in your driveway and you won’t see any smoke in your rearview mirror. The fully synchronised transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly in all gears, the engine is strong and smooth, the car runs, drives, handles and brakes like new!"

2016-08-30 16:30:53 | Inder S Cheema writes:

Originality :In 1986, the car was repainted in its original golden sands color and clear was applied. In 1985, seats were rebuilt, and carpeting and top replaced.