2007-01-27 00:50:40 | Larry Harris writes:

On ebay 01/26/07 owner writes: A great daily driving and virtually rust free example of this original southern California 1972 Jaguar E-Type XKE V12 Series III 2+2 coupe with all recent service records since 1996 and with all original factory specifications and options including original four wheels and Jaguar hubcaps with original spare wheel in the trunk, air conditioning, automatic transmission and it's original 5.4 litre V12/250HP engine and with brand new factory correct front red leather seats interior with matching new red carpet! Please note the car also has an after market CD/radio. Originally purchased in Beverly Hills, California by original owner and purchased by third southern California owner in 1996 from second southern Califonia Beverly Hills owner! The floor boards, trunk area and all the typical rust-prone areas are solid and virtually rust-free except for a couple of very minor bubbles on the passenger side rear quarter panel and a very small spot on the passenger underside (see photos below). The the car shows no signs of any major accidents - obviously a garaged and cherished southern California driver only. The car looks extremely impressive with an older but still acceptable silver re-paint in it's original silver color and please note that the passenger side door was repainted again at some point and has a very slightly different shade only noticeable in the sunlight. The interior is in exceptional and almost completely original condition with brand new professionally reupholstered red leather front seats and full matching red carpet. The car has also has a new headliner! The original V12 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car drives really well - must be driven to be appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears! This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and never abused example of an always garaged and covered original southern California virtually rust free and accident free 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 E-Type is in very fine condition throughout with it's original 'matching number' V12 engine! Owned for over ten years by only it's third southern California owner with all recent service records available - from looking at these service records you will see that at no time was any expense spared on this vehicle preventitive maintenance - literally thousands of dollars spent over the last few years at the renown 'RMB Auto', Classic Car mechanics/dealers of Burbank, California with recent mechanical work including new A/C compressor, new front and rear shocks, new transmission mount, new starter motor, new tracking arm bushings and wheel bearings, new radiator and new water pump! A perfect candidate for a full restoration by the Jaguar enthusiast or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one of Jaguar's finest years for any classic car collector! For further information contact Simon through EBay. Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale: Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Non-paying winning bidders will be reported to Ebay and appropriate feedback will be left. No exceptions. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgement solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Good luck and thanks for your interest!

2007-01-28 10:01:25 | pauls writes:

URL for above:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-COUPE-1972-ORIG-CALIF-V12-XKE-SERIES-I ...
Buy it now price $26,500.

2007-02-03 09:54:16 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/3/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-COUPE-1972-ORIG-CALIF-V12-XKE-SERIES-I ...
Current bid $9,100 reserve not met, 14 bids, 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $26,500.

Previous auction ended at $19,100 reserve not met after 16 bids.

2007-02-14 22:39:48 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/14/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-COUPE-1972-ORIG-CALIF-V12-XKE-SERIES-I ...
Current bid $11,600 reserve not met,. 6 bids, 4 days left in auction. Buy it now price $26,500.

Previous auction ended at $25,100 reserve not met after 30 bids.

2007-02-21 08:54:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/21/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-COUPE-1972-ORIG-CALIF-V12-XKE-SERIES-I ...
Current bid $10,100 reserve not met, 8 bids, 5 days left in auction. Buy it now price $26,500.

Previous auction ended at $15,600 reserve not met after 16 bids.

2007-03-08 09:50:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/8/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-COUPE-1972-ORIG-CALIF-V12-XKE-SERIES-I ...
Current bid $10,000 reserve not met, 12 bids, 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $10,000 reserve not met after 17 bids.

2012-04-23 07:19:53 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/23/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-E-Type-Jaguar-V12-2-2-Coupe-/251046373869
Current bid $8,988 reserve not met, 9 bids 6 days left in auction.

Same location mostly same photos. 81k miles.