2004-03-13 19:19:08 | chuck goolsbee writes:

Seen at the RM Classic Car Auction at the Ameila Island Concours, March 13, 2004. Strange car. I am not a Series 2 expert by any stretch, but I saw some oddities with this one... maybe somebody can clear it up for me:

* The data plate had the Body and Engine Numbers swapped(!)

* The exhaust manifold was like nothing I have ever seen on an E-type.

* The Intake setup was also very unusual... maybe from an XJ6?

Bidding opened @ $29k, despite the efforts of the Auctioneer to start @ $40k. The bidding only went up to $42k, and was not sold. Go figure. Worth maybe $30 to $40 on a good day.

I'll post pictures soon.

2004-07-22 09:31:14 | pauls writes:

Car sold at BJ '04 Palm Beach Florida auction:
www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail.asp

Auction info:
1970 JAGUAR XKE CONVERTIBLE
LOT #675.1 - NO RESERVE
2004 PBCCA CCA
SOLD FOR $46,980
COLOR - RED
VIN - 1R14140

THE NO-EXPENSE SPARED RESTORATION INCLUDED A FULL ENGINE REBUILD ON WHICH ONLY BREAK IN MILES (AROUND 500) HAVE BEEN APPLIED. THE AIR CONDITIONING IS UNDERSTOOD TO BLOW ICE-COLD AIR AND WORKS PROFICIENTLY. THIS SERIES II JAGUAR IS FITTED WITH MANY NEW CORRECT ITEMS INCLUDING TIRES, WHEELS, STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM AND WIRING - IN TOTAL OVER $75,000 WAS INVESTED IN THIS STUNNING EXAMPLE. ALL WORK WAS PROFESSIONALLY EXECUTED TO CONCOURS STANDARDS AND AS EXPECTED THE JAGUAR PERFORMED EXCEPTIONALLY AT SHOWS AND EVENTS LOGGING BOTH AN AACA FIRST PLACE AS WELL AS A JCNA FIRST PLACE AWARD. THIS VERY DESIRABLE SERIES II EXAMPLE REPRESENTS EXCELLENT VALUE FOR THE MONEY GIVEN THE OWNER'S SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT AND COMMITMENT TO THIS LOVELY BRITISH TOURING CAR.

2006-01-16 22:39:48 | pauls writes:

Additional information from the RM '04 auction, otherise same description as above.

Offered here is a beautifully presented Series II example that was restored by Harbour Auto Restoration of Rockledge, Florida.