2014-10-11 09:57:38 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.canepacollection.com/detail-1967-jaguar-xke-e~type_roadster-used-12353598.html

Sellers description:
1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
VIN: 1E 14146
Engine: 7E 11256-9
Body: 4E 5741
Gear Box: EJ 11893

Concours level restoration
Matching Numbers
Jaguar Heritage Certificate
Complete with jack, spare, tools, grease gun, boot cover, and hammer

Built on November 29 1966, this E-Type was destined for the United States. On January 26 1967 it would find its first owner in Lynnore Moss of New York.

1E14146 was recently treated to a completed nut-and-bolt restoration by Old Yorke Classics in Pennsylvania, and finished to a very high standard. Ralph Miller (owner of Old Yorke) said the restoration was done with a focus on period correctness and concours standards. The only deviation from this concept was on the behest of the owner, a well-known collector. He intended to drive the car, and in order to protect the underside he asked for a very light undercoat. The car was finished so well and correct that this would be the only item marked down by a JCNA judge.

Of course the intent may be to drive your fully restored car, but reality has a way of interfering with best-laid plans. The owner would go on to only drive the Jag 10 miles since it complete restoration. After that the XKE would reside amongst his large collection in a climate-controlled garage.

As with any undriven restoration it is important to put a few miles on the car to accurately and completely eliminate any teething pains. Since arriving at Canepa it has received just that, and the E-Type has been fully inspected and serviced. The final touch is a concours detail that will ensure the next owner ends up with an armful of awards.