2008-08-13 08:14:21 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/13/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Convertible-1968-Jaguar-E-Type-6-Cylinder- ...
Opening bid $45,000 reserve not met, no bids yet, 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $57,500.

Sellers description:
Restoration needs to be completed

All new paint in yellow, professionally done

Door seals need to be installed so the doors can be adjusted for correct fit

Rubber kit needs to be installed

All new interior in black leather, new carpets, professionally installed

All new chrome wire wheels with new tires

Triple carbs rebuilt by professional technician.

Car was running fine, last summer carb linkage still needs minor tweaking

New heater box

New Battery

New brakes all 4 corners

California car cover

No rust known

Stored in controlled climate garage

Chrome replaced as needed

Mileage believed to be correct at 66,405.00 though not guaranteed

Engine #7E14619-9 Body # 4E8020 Gearbox # EE1254 Vin # 1B16071

NADA Low Retail Value is listed as $68,000.00

The Gold Book Listing for Good Condition is $64,000.00

We realize the car needs finishing and have set the reserve accordingly

Car was driven last summer, Taken out of storage 8/12/08 for photos and started right up.

Car is in Bellevue, Ohio 44811, ½ way between Toledo, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio

2008-09-10 08:35:38 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/10/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Convertible-1968-Jaguar-E-Type-6-Cylinder- ...
Opening bid $28,500 reserve not met, no bids yet, 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2009-09-09 08:18:01 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/9/09
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-OTS-1968-Jaguar-E-Type-O-T-S-Convertible-S ...
Current bid $32,900, no reserve, 7 bids 6 days left in auction. Same location.

Sellers description:
1968 E-Type Open Two Seater (O.T.S. i.e. Convertible. Primrose Yellow exterior with Black interior. Fresh Paint. All new OSJI (Bartlett) interior, carpets and canvas.Clear Ohio Title. We have had the car about 10 years Excellent driver. All numbers matching and original. Completely rust free.

Chassis/Car Serial Number 1E16071
Body # 4E8020
Engine: 4.2L 2 carb (Zenith-Stromberg) - Engine #7E14619-9
Gear Box #EE1254

Original Tinted Glass in excellent condition

All new OSJI interior to exacting original specificatons, professionally fitted.

All metal completely intact and sound, no rust. Floors, pans, bonnet, sills, rockers and wheel lips sound and rust free, accident free

New paint. Engine compartment needs detailing. Original Chrome Wire Wheels and period red stripe tires.

Good oil pressure, doesn't run hot. Compression (engine cold, rings dry-not oiled) 150-150-155-145-155-150. Gearbox synchros and clutch are excellent as well.