2021-10-18 17:17:47 | pauls writes:

Car listed as sold at:
collectingcars.com/for-sale/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-1-4-2-2-2

Seller's description:
CAR OVERVIEW
32,350 Miles
Manual
LHD
Opalescent Silver Grey
Red Leather
4.2L
VIN 1E76912
Lot #04344
Private Sale
Carlsbad, CA, USA

In single family ownership for nearly 50 years, this E-Type has been mechanically restored over the last five years but retains a charming patina.
It is equipped with the 4.2-litre straight-six engine, fed by triple SU carburettors, paired with the four-speed all-synchro manual transmission.
The car is located in and registered in California.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
The car is finished in the combination of Opalescent Silver Grey over a red leather interior, which is the original colour scheme.
It was acquired by the seller’s father in 1972, and was used sparingly for the next five years. From 1977 until 2016 it was laid up in a garage, and at that point the current owner set about getting the Jaguar back into excellent mechanical order after his father had passed away.
While this E-Type left the factory with the automatic transmission, it was converted to the manual gearbox in 2016 as part of a major mechanical recommissioning at a cost of around $25,000.
An aluminium radiator has also been installed, along with a stainless steel exhaust system, and a new steering wheel. The car also has electronic ignition and an electric fan.
The car rides on 15-inch wire wheels, all recently replaced, fitted with Kumho Ecsta LX tires.
Accompanying the car is the knock-off hammer, jack, and full-size spare wheel. Only two specialists have worked on the car in the last five years, and prospective bidders are welcome to speak with them for an assessment of the car.
Also present is the handwritten bill of sale from 1972, when the then owner in Richmond Hills, NY sold the Jaguar to the seller’s father, who was living in Kinnelon, NJ at the time.

CONDITION
The seller believes that prior to 1972, the car had a minor front end impact. While there is no paperwork or confirmation of this, the front section appears to have been repainted in the past, and one of the bumperettes has been renewed. The bodywork is reported to be remarkably solid, with virtually no rust apart from some very minor surface corrosion in a few places.
Its Silver Grey paintwork is described as being in fair order. Other than the belief that the hood has been repainted in the past, the rest of the finish is thought to be the original factory coat. As such, it has dulled and gone flat over time, commensurate with its 55 years of age. There are minor chips and dings, but is still eminently usable as-is, presenting with a ‘shabby chic’ weathered appearance.
Likewise, the glass and chrome trims are all believed to be entirely original, with the exception of one bumperette and the wire wheels.
The cabin is also assumed to be all original, and the red leather has surface cracking and minor imperfections, a darker stain on the driver’s seat, plus a very small hole on the passenger side. The carpeting is slightly faded, but overall there is no major damage, and the car has a wonderful character.
There are no known electrical faults, other than the clock that is intermittently faulty. The seller has also never used the rear screen defroster, so does not know if it works or not.

SERVICE HISTORY
Last serviced in late 2020, this was a full service with an oil and filter change, timing chain check, and tuning check at around 31,9000 miles by Carlsbad British.
All front bushings were replaced with polyurethane items, a new steering rack was fitted, along with Spax adjustable shock absorbers, a new coolant expansion tank, and a new temperature sensor - all at a cost of around $8,000.
New spark plugs and leads have also recently been added, and the carburettors have been rebuilt and tuned.
In 2017, Carlsbad British carried out more extensive work. A full engine-out rebuild was undertaken, along with new chains and seals, a new water pump, thermostat, and alternator. Around this time, the four-speed manual transmission was installed, with the seller noting new facts about the car or its condition. The cost for these improvements came to around $25,000
Prior to this, in 2016 the car was put through the initial recommissioning process, carried out by well-known classic Jaguar specialist Lippincott’s Garage in Pennsylvania. All new hoses were fitted, along with all new brake lines, wheels, tires, callipers, pads, and a battery. The gas tank was re-enamelled, a new fuel pump, master cylinder, and filters were renewed, and the stainless steel exhaust was installed. All of this work also came to around $25,000.
During this period, the car has been driven sparingly, with only around 2,000 miles added from 2016. While the mechanicals have been comprehensively refreshed, the cosmetic appearance is highly original.

SUMMARY
This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 would be a great choice for someone who wants a car that they can take out and enjoy on the road. Mechanically, it is in great shape, having been fully refurbished with an engine rebuild and overhauls to the suspension, brakes and steering. The 4.2-litre straight-six pulls strongly, and the manual transmission shifts well through the gears. There have not been any issues with overheating or electrics since the recommissioning, and it is said to leak hardly any oil. While the next owner could choose to sympathetically restore the paintwork, the current owner rightly says that it adds fantastic originality to the vehicle, and always draws admiring glances wherever it goes.

2025-01-06 15:50:26 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-1-22/

Auction description:

Seller: wbaker911

Location: Beverly Hills, California

Chassis: 1E76912BW

35k Miles Shown

4.2-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Opalescent Silver Gray Paint

Red Leather Upholstery

15" Wire-Spoke Wheels

Blaupunkt Radio

Service Records

Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #176980

This 1966 Jaguar XKE Series I 2+2 coupe is said to have remained in the same family in California for approximately five decades before being acquired by the seller in 2021, and it has since been featured at the San Marino Concours d’Elegance as well as The Quail in Carmel, California in 2022. The car came finished in Opalescent Silver Gray over red leather, and it was converted to a four-speed manual transmission in 2016. Power is supplied by a 4.2-liter inline-six, and equipment includes a limited-slip differential, enclosed headlights, 15″ wire-spoke steel wheels, power-assisted disc brakes, a heated rear window, an AM/FM radio, and a heater. This XKE Series I 2+2 coupe is now offered with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, a 1972 bill of sale, service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean California title in the seller’s name, listing it as a 1967 model.

This example is finished in Opalescent Silver Gray, and additional equipment includes enclosed headlights, a louvered clamshell hood, wraparound chrome bumpers, bright trim, a driver-side mirror, rear vent windows, a heated rear window, and dual exhaust outlets. Clearcoat failure and other blemishes are visible.

The 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with 195/65 Kelly Edge Touring tires that show date codes from 2024. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors. The front suspension was overhauled in 2020, including replacement of the bushings, bearings, ball joints, and shocks. The steering rack assembly and rear shocks were also replaced at that time.

The 2+2 cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in red leather along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Interior appointments include black vinyl dash trim, a sliding rearview mirror, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, and a heater. Wear is noted on the upholstery and there is a crack in the dashboard. The radio is said to work intermittently.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, while auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage are located in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 35k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership.

The 4.2-liter inline-six features triple SU carburetors and electronic ignition, and it was factory rated at 265 horsepower and 283 lb-ft of torque. The engine was overhauled in 2016, at which time starter, fuel pump, distributor, and water pump were replaced and an aluminum radiator and electric fan installed.

A four-speed manual transmission was installed in place of the factory automatic gearbox in 2016, and it routes power to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. A stainless steel exhaust system was added at that time.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates.

The car is titled using engine number 7E523979.

2025-01-13 15:36:05 | Capt RD writes:

SOLD $61,966+ 1/13/2025

BAT auction