2011-07-30 07:39:16 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/29/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Series-II-E-type-XKE-Roadster-Driver-Restore-/33059 ...
Current bid $12,156 reserve not met, 6 bids 9 days left in auction. 95k miles.

Sellers description:
1969 Series II E-type Roadster
Drives Very Well, Ready for Restoration

We have available a 1969 Series II E-type Roadster. It is finished in Willow Green with a black interior. This car had spent over 20 year in a slumber inside a very dry garage. We believe the car lived here in Oregon its entire life. It would make a very good entry level E-Type for a mechanically minded person. Numerous hours and thousands of dollars in parts have already been installed to recommission this XKE. It now drives and can be used, but needs some cosmetic and mechanical attention. Please read the following description carefully to get an honest impression of the car.

BODYWORK AND CHASSIS:
Paint work is just fair as it has cracks, chips, and general old age issues. Looks good from 20ft. The car is rust free and the bonnet and all important front sub frames are in very good shape. The floors are very good and the only sign of body filler looks to be on the driver's rear quarter panel near the door. Wire wheels have surface rust on them, but a new set is only $1600 if desired.

ENGINE:
The car is still fitted with a 4.2 liter engine but it is not original to the car. The engine starts and runs well, does not smoke, and is very dry with good oil pressure. It does have some internal rattle that is audible. Possible lower timing chain or piston slap, but has not gotten any louder in the last 100 miles. It should be considered a good candidate for an overhaul as we cannot predict how long it will last; could be thousands of miles or hundreds, so we would not advise driving cross country.

BRAKES AND CLUTCH:
This E-Type was fitted with new brake servo, slave master, and reaction valves. The entire system was flushed along with new brake flex lines installed. The calipers are leak free and work well. Even the handbrake works.. The clutch master, slave and flex hoses were replaced with new parts. The clutch engages smoothly and has plenty of grip.

FUEL SYSTEM:
The entire fuel system has been flushed, cleaned, and a new O.E. fuel pump installed. The carbs were removed, cleaned, and properly adjusted. A major tune up was done and the car starts easily and runs with good power output.

EXHAUST:
The car is fitted with a Bell full stainless steel exhaust system. It has a nice deep tone and shows very well.

COOLING SYSTEM:
The engine has received all new cooling hoses, hose clamps, and a rebuilt water pump. The radiator was removed, rodded out, and new thermostat installed. To complete the cooling system the typically rusty heater transfer pipes located in the bulkhead were replaced with stainless pipes.

ELECTRICAL:
The car does not have any of the typical electrical issues. New battery of course. All the lights work inside and out, the gauges all function, and even the Smiths clock keeps time.

SUMMATION:
The car starts, runs, and drives well, and has covered about 100 miles since being made road ready. The clutch works well and the transmission shifts smoothly through all gears. Differential is very quiet. The car has nearly no oil leaks. This is a chance to get an E-Type convertible at an entry level price. As you can tell the car has had some extensive work done and all the repairs and parts are of the highest quality. You will need to spend some more elbow grease on it, but it is not a rusty hulk and could be used as-is around town and on short trips. Priced very fairly and will sell.

2012-10-16 07:07:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/16/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-e-type-II-1969-/170924417938
Current bid $28,000 no reserve, 2 bids 7 days left in auction. 98k miles. Car now said to be in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Sellers description:
1969 Jaguar roadster. Mechanical and partial cosmetic restoration after 20 years undriven in a dry garage. The car is rust free. Bonnet, frame and subframe are in good shape as are the body panels. Engine is correct but not original to car. It starts and runs well with no smoke or leaks. New brake servo, slave and reaction valves. Entire system flushed with new flexible lines installed. Calipers leak free, handbrake works well. Clutch master, slave and flex hoses new. Smooth shifting. Clutch engages well. No slip. Fuel system flushed and cleaned. New OE fuel pump, carbs removed, cleaned and adjusted. Bell full stainless exhaust installed. New cooling hoses, clamps, rebuilt waterpump. Radiator flushed rodded. Heat transfer pipes replaced with stainless. Redline Michelins. Wire wheels in good shape with a few spots of superficial rust. All instruments and lights work. Top and window are ok but a bit dirty and faded. A luggage rack (removed) comes with the car. This is a great driving car which gets lots of looks. Drive it while you buff it to your standards.

2012-12-01 13:16:47 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/1/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-e-type-II-1969-/170951312986
Current bid $23,000 reserve not met 1 bid 8 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $31,100 after 3 bids.

2014-10-08 07:39:37 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/8/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-roadster-2-door-1969-jaguar-e-type-/291260584515
Current bid US $30,100 reserve not met 10 bids 4 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Skaneateles, New York. 481 miles.

Sellers description:
1969 Jaguar roadster. Mechanical and partial cosmetic restoration after 20 years undriven in a dry garage. The car is rust free. Bonnet, frame and subframe are in good shape as are the body panels. Engine is correct, but not original to car. It starts and runs well with no smoke or leaks. New brakes servo, slave and reaction valves. Entire system flushed with new flexible lines installed. Calipers are leak free, handbrake works well. Clutch master, slave and flex hoses new. Smooth shifting. Clutch engages well. No slip. Fuel system flushed and cleaned. New OE fuel pump, carbs removed, cleaned and adjusted. Bell full stainless exhaust installed. New cooling hoses, clamps rebuilt water pump. Radiator flushed rodded. Heat transfer pipes replaced with stainless Redline Michelins. Wire wheels in good shape. All instruments and lights work. Top and window are ok but a bit faded. A luggage rack, (removed,) comes with the car. Odometer set to 0 at restoration. Could use floor mats, Seats appear to be original, and are worn, but usable.
This is a great driving car which gets lots of looks. Drive it while you buff it to your standards. Low Reserve.

2017-01-05 17:11:40 | Ian Colquhoun writes:

Currently own this car in North East UK, used often and being improved as I go

2019-06-25 18:28:38 | Ian writes:

Owned since 2016 plan to restore