2004-07-26 15:24:08 | jamesbarns writes:

CAR RESORED, REPAINTED BLACK IN 1989. MODIFICATIONS BETWEEN 1989 AND 2004. ALL ORIGINAL PARTS KEPT IN STORAGE. SECOND ENGINE BUILT FROM MISC. PARTS. PLACE ON MAJOR CONCOURS 1989-1990. REAL NICE DRIVER NOW.

2006-08-27 16:03:19 | Lofty writes:

Placed: Santa Barbara Concourse 1989/ 1990 then driven.

2011-01-28 14:50:08 | Lofty writes:

www.carguychronicles.com/2011/01/jaguar-e-type-iconic-sports-car.html

2013-08-18 12:19:09 | Anonymous writes:

NIGEL SMUCKATELLI: Who is that masked man?

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2015-03-06 13:04:30 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 3/6/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-DOOR-ROADSTER-CONVERTABLE-1966-jaguar-e-type-ro ...
Car has a buy it now price of $145,000 for 20 days.

Sellers description:
> Modified 4.2 liter engine with uprated Jaguar rods; Venolia forged pistons, custom piston rings. Tuned for 93 octane unleaded fuel at 10.3:1 CR.

> Fully balanced and road lightened steel flywheel with harmonic dampener provided by Rob Beere.

> 3x 2" S.U. carburetors and manifold. > ITG air filtration made bespoke by Rob Beere.

> Custom long tube exhaust headers with ceramic coating inside and out, connecting to custom low restriction, stainless steel exhaust, full muffler and resonator system by BORLA (circa 1970's).

> Electronic ignition and bespoke (original Dec. 1965) Lucas 22D distributor using Pertronix pick up by AdvancedDistributors.

> Ultra hi specification plug leads with lead separator.

> Spin on uprated oil filtration.

> Heavy Duty motor mounts

> Original tachometer converted to electronic and signal fed by ignition impulse.

> Original Jaguar 4-speed all synchronized original ratio gearbox.

> Lower final drive ratio (3.07) Salisbury limited slip

> Stainless steel braided clutch lines and remote bleeder system.

> Hi specification radiator cooling provided by Ron Davis.

> CoolCat (hi power/low amperage) duel fans mounted on a bespoke series III E-type cowling.

> Hi pressure (original) brass header tank, cap, and cylinder head gasket (Cometic .036").

> S.U. low pressure, high output fuel pump with diaphragm and gaskets specified for ethanol blended fuels.

> In series, redundant electronic fuel pump.

> Custom carburetor jetting and other modifications.

> Adjustable KONI shocks front and rear. Rear springs with adjustable ride height.

> Uprated front anti-roll bar.

> Forged light alloy 4-pot front brake calipers with Porterfield carbon/ Kevlar pads and vented hi spec rotors.

> Oversized rear brake calipers with ceramic coating. Carbon/ Kevlar / ceramic backed pads. HD output shaft oil seals on diff.

> Front/ rear brake proportioning valve.

> Easily accessible, remote rear brake bleeding system.

> Stainless steel braided, Teflon brake lines front and rear.

> Modified (not solid) rubber steering rack mounts.

> MOTOLITA E-Type steering wheel with 15" padded leather wheel.

> Custom, 6" X 15" lightweight, aluminum rims/ stainless steel, 72 spoke/ curly hub (Dunlop pattern) by Dayton Wire Wheels.

> Modern 205/ 70R - 15" performance tires.

> Original style alternator with modern, hi output internals.

> Lightweight, hi output gear reduction starter.

> CIBIE E-series high output halogen headlamps. Hella halogen hi output bulbs.

> CLOCK on tachometer converted to electronic by Mike Eck (keeps very good time).

> Mechanical 100 p.s.i oil pressure gauge

> CoolCat adjustable instrument voltage regulator 10v.

> INNOVATE wideband digital air-fuel ratio system with 2.5" (removable) gauge mounted at steering column.

> Pedal mounted brake light switch.

> Optima Red Top battery.

> Tailored Union Jack car cover.

> TRIPLE air horns.

> Crankcase and coolant breather catch canisters.

> JAGUAR key chain/ear plug holder.

> Quick locking 4-point shoulder restraint belts.

> Lowered driver's seat.

> Mohair hood (convertible top)

> Custom front bumpers with center motif bar and upright delete.

> Removable, boot lid mounted, vintage AMCO luggage rack.

> Original, numbers matching, 20k miles engine mothballed for future use as are all original substituted parts removed for upgraded or modified parts.

*This vehicle is specified to enhance performance, drivability and safety through modern E-Type specific upgrades that ensure pleasure of driving without undue compromise to noise, suspension compliance or engine tractability in traffic. All of this is done without blatant compromise to this vehicle's excellence in its original factory state.

2015-03-28 11:36:05 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/28/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-DOOR-ROADSTER-CONVERTABLE-/251894713853
Car has a buy it now price of $145,000 for 19 days.

Previous listing received no offers.

2015-04-21 11:44:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/21/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-DOOR-ROADSTER-CONVERTABLE-/251927372730
Opening bid US $50,000 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction.

Previous listing received no offers.

2015-05-03 08:51:59 | Anonymous writes:

Auction ended by seller one day before end of auction and bid up to $90,100. Apparently still for sale on Hemming's Motor News online at $145,000. with 2 engines but not on eBay.

2015-05-26 22:16:05 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/26/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-DOOR-ROADSTER-CONVERTABLE-/251971184603
Car has a buy it now price of $129,500 for 7 days.

Previous auction ended at $90,100 after 18 bids.