2012-10-23 02:36:31 | Craig Poulsen writes:

I acquired the car on 10/03/2012 from its third owner.

2012-10-23 23:19:39 | Craig Poulsen writes:

I am owner #4.

Owner #3 -The history is as follows:
>
> -I purchased the car in 1976 in Phoenix, AZ where it was first sold. I
> am the 3rd owner.
> -Matching numbers
> -I quit driving the car in 1994 and started (gradual) restoration;
> -Complete engine overhaul 9:1 compression, runs great on premium.
> -Complete transmission overhaul
> -Complete differential overhaul
> -Complete rear suspension overhaul
> -Complete front suspension overhaul
> -Complete fuel system overhaul
> -All mechanicals included replacing all bearings, bushings, and seals
> with new top quality (US and Europe manufactured) -Body completely
> stripped inside and out with Blue Diamond -All rust removed, repaired
> and treated -All color areas painted with DCC Concept (Deltron) -All
> black painted with Emeron -Dash and gauges repaired, restored as
> necessary -New Dayton chrome wire wheels and Veederstein tires (all
> original size &
> width)
> -Interior replaced with OSJI (Bartlett) complete kit -All wiring
> replaced with original type harnesses (color, connectors, everything
> as original)
>
> I completed the restoration in 2009. Since that time I've driven it as
> follows:
> -1 RT to Lake Tahoe 480 miles
> -1RT to XKs Unlimited in San Luis Obispo 367 miles -1RT to British car
> meet at Stanford (Palo Alto, CA) 57 miles -A little around town ~100
> miles TOTAL a little over 1000 miles
>
> The car runs very strong. I've kept it tuned quite rich until it
> achieves aver 2000 miles.
>
> In general I restored it as a driver and made sure all mechanicals are
> worthy of long road trips. It is a beautiful car, although not
> intended as a high point car (obvious since it has already seen a couple
of short trips).
>
>
> Due to a number of "life changes" I've decided to sell it.
>
> I've had some difficulty getting the underside pictures and will work
> on that a bit more. Both floor pans have been replaced. They are the
> dropped (recessed, not flat) pans. Although that is what was original.
> The radio box is likely not the original style. The books don't really
> portray the exact configuration I have since I had a consol mounted
> ash tray, but the books show a slide-out ash tray in the radio box.
> The radio is a modern Blaupunkt with CD. The other changes are:
>
> -Car originally had HD rear springs, replaced with standard springs.
> HD springs are included in sale. Car looks better with standard
> springs, but is a better touring car with the HD springs.
> -Replaced the alternator with a 110A Delco 1-wire. No modifications
> were necessary for this change (other than un-scheduled break-downs).
> The original Lucas unit included in sale.
> -Horns replaced with Delco units that are audible. If you want
> original, you'll have to get them yourself. The Delco units are
> standard Hi/Lo tuned and sound like anyone would expect.
>
> This is a road worthy car without any of the modifications we all hate
> to see. Others that have viewed & driven the car have commented this
> is the best they've seen in a long time.
>
>
>

2017-02-10 14:43:05 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/10/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Jaguar-E-Type-/132091774158
Opening bid $75,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction, seller pouls-crai, 73k miles, car now said to be in Clovis, California.

Sellers description:
One of the most desirable E-Types...the beautiful Series 1 Coupe. Factory Carmine Red with Tan interior supplied by Bartlett using original materials. Fresh exterior respray. Motor and transmission rebuilt approximately 2000 miles ago. Correct original motor and transmission. Heritage Certificate and Bartlett Certification. Very clean and well maintained. New tires, Aluminum radiator, Pertronix ignition, but originals included in sale. No rust, no accidents, extensive history and invoices.

2017-02-17 15:19:54 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/17/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Jaguar-E-Type-/132099378353
Opening bid $95,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $80,200 after 11 bids.

2017-02-25 14:32:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/25/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Jaguar-E-Type-/132106658562
Opening bid $95,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $95,000 after 2 bids.