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Record Creation: Entered on 4 April 2022.

 

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2019-02-23 00:45:08 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Factory Paint Color was added: cream
  • Factory Interior Color was added: black
  • Factory Top Color was added: black
  • Original Distributor was added: Jaguar Cars New York
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1963
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 10
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 18
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1963
  • Factory Build Month was added: 10
  • Factory Build Day was added: 10
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was changed from JOHNSE| to 38E|
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    2017-06-21 10:44:20 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 6/21/17
    www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type-OTS-Open-Two-Seater-/222552919158
    Current bid US $45,400 reserve not met 13 bids 9 days left in auction, seller sb_vintagecars, 68k miles.

    Sellers description:
    Offered for sale is a stunning, restored, heavily documented, entirely numbers matching, mechanically excellent 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8L OTS (Open Two Seater), finished in ever-appropriate Carmen Red over a Black leather interior with an enviable ownership history that includes a string of U.S. Air Force pilots over a vast majority of its life.

    Chassis No. 880297 was delivered new on February 1, 1964 by Overseas Motors Corporation of Fort Worth, TX to Captain Arthur L. Nisle while stationed at Carswell Air Force Base. Captain Nisle would enjoy the car for the ensuing 11 years, always having it serviced at Overseas Motors (as verified by a thick stack of original service receipts) until 1975, when he made good on a promise to sell the car to Captain Harold W. McCullum, an Air Force buddy who had just returned from his final tour in Vietnam. Capt. McCullum only kept the car briefly, selling it a year later to Major Robert Isaak, who was also stationed at Carswell at the time. He would later be transferred to Maxwell Air Force Base outside of Montgomery, AL, and in 1979 Major Isaak sold the car to another pilot under his command, Captain Mark Thompson. Captain Thompson would become the car's longest and most devoted steward, owning it for nearly 30 years and commissioning an exhaustive, concours quality restoration in 1982. That restoration, performed by Jerry Booth of Auto Restoration Co. of Wetumpka, AL over four years while Thompson was stationed at various bases across the country, totaled $40,365.41 which, adjusting for inflation, would be more than $90k in today's money.

    Like Nisle and Isaak before him, Thompson's pilot's sensibilities are evident in his incredibly detailed record-keeping, and consequently the car comes with a bevy of service receipts, parts receipts and an itemized restoration cost tracking (all the way down to the long distance phone calls with the restoration shop), as well as all of the original books and manuals, Manufacturer's Warranty Card, complete tool kit, changing tools and the original Thor knock-off hammer.

    Thompson eventually sold the car to Geoffrey Reiss a noted Jaguar restorer and sometimes dealer and the owner of Jag Connection in Allentown, PA. It was subsequently traded to Classic Showcase, the well-known vintage Jaguar dealership in Oceanside, CA, before being sold in 2007 to a private collector in Chatsworth, CA. He would show and drive the car until 2015, when it was sold to another enthusiast in nearby Camarillo, CA. Sadly, the most recent owner's passing has precipitated the car being offered here today.

    All of the car's owners always took exceptional care of the car and consequently, it was an incredibly solid and sound platform for Thompson's restoration. Moreover, the quality level of that restoration is still readily apparent, as the car remains in spectacular condition, wearing only the most minimal patina despite more than thirty years since its completion. The Carmen Red lacquer finish is striking - deep, lustrous and entirely consistent, marred only by a handful of minor imperfections (a few touched up chips and scratches, etc.), each of which is so minor as to be difficult to see in any of the photographs. The body is entirely straight, exhibiting no evidence of any accidents and retaining factory even panel fits and gaps throughout. The black leather seats, interior panels, dash and carpets show only negligible wear, and the canvas soft top is excellent shape (with a clear rear plastic window), as is the boot cover. The car's brightwork is nearly flawless, all of the original glass is in excellent condition, and much of the rubber was replaced by Reiss and is free of any dryness or cracking. The chrome knock-off wire wheels are in excellent condition and are wrapped in Vredestein Sprint tires with plenty of remaining tread. As with the body, the car's undercarriage is rust-free, correct and entirely solid.

    The car is also mechanically excellent, the original, numbers matching 3.8L engine with triple S.U. carburetors starting up effortlessly, idling consistently and pulling strongly and smoothly through each of the original 4-speed transmission's gears. The car drives and brakes straight and true and ride quality is excellent, whether roaring around windy mountain roads, bombing down the highway or tooling through town.

    This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an absolutely stunning, investment grade, final year 3.8L tri-carb Series I E-Type OTS with an extensively documented history, quality restoration and strong, grin-inducing performance, worthy of the serious consideration of any Jaguar collector or enthusiast. A pure and sound example that's fairly priced below Hagerty's #2 valuation level, this gorgeous roadster doesn't disappoint, checking all the right boxes.

    2017-07-04 15:06:59 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 7/4/17
    www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type-OTS-Open-Two-Seater-/222569229331
    Current bid $5,000 reserve not met 1 bid 6 days left in auction buy it now price $168,500, same seller.

    Previous auction ended at $87,100 after 26 bids.

    2017-09-18 14:26:01 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 9/18/17
    www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type-OTS-Open-Two-Seater-/222648216778
    Car has a buy it now price of $165,000 for 6 days, same seller.

    Previous auction ended at $105,100 after 18 bids.

    2018-01-17 14:33:38 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 1/17/18
    www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type/112759693593
    Opening bid US $99,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction, seller russellb4533, car now said to be in Moorpark, California, 68k miles.

    Sellers description:
    1964 Jaguar XKE 3.8 OTS.
    Older restoration, numbers matching Series 1 E-type 'Open Two Seater' with minimal patina and just 68000 miles.
    3.8-litre Straight Six-Cylinder XK6 engine with triple S.U. carburetors and 265 bhp.
    Four Speed 'Moss box' manual transmission.
    Carmen Red with black top (with cover) and black leather interior.
    Original Jaguar 'tool-roll', Thor knock-off hammer and jack.
    Very original car with lots of paperwork included.
    Locally serviced and maintained by Jaguar expert.
    Great drivers' car in beautiful condition.

    2019-02-15 10:31:47 | Harry Fulford writes:

    Modified car with correct period appearance.

    2019-12-02 10:14:05 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:

    www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/e-type/2348343.html

    Location: Newbury Park, California, 91320

    VIN #: 880297

    Mileage: 63,000

    Transmission: Manual

    Condition: Mint

    Exterior: Carmen Red

    Interior: Black Leather

    1963 Jaguar E-type 3.8 Roadster Fast Road Specification

    Offered for sale by Sports Car Classics is this exceptionally well built and well specified 1963 E-type Roadster. Exceptional specification with 60's period style and appearance.

    Inspired by the competition of the early 60's his car has been restored with exceptional attention to detail. Visually the car is factory original with Dunlop brake master cylinders, Cheney hose clamps and correct engine frame nuts and bolts.

    The visual upgrades are in keeping with the factory competition hand book available when new. Although there are many hidden modern upgrades listed below.

    High performance engine

    Oil cooler

    Heritage throttle bodies

    Electronic Fuel Injection and engine management

    5 Speed gearbox

    Haywood and Scott tubular exhaust manifold

    Haywood and Scott exhaust

    Vented front disc brakes with six piston callipers

    Vented rear disc brakes with four piston callipers

    Upgrade hand brake assembly

    Easy bleed rear brakes

    Hi Torque starter motor

    Lightweight alternator

    Correct period look aluminium radiator (improved cooling)

    Uprated cooling fan assembly

    Silicone cooling hoses with period cloth appearance

    Fast road front torsion bars

    Front height adjustable reaction plate

    Fast road front anti roll bar

    Gas adjustable front shocks

    Gas adjustable rear shock with spring height adjustment

    Fast road rear springs

    Aluminium catch tank

    Poly steering rack mounts

    Painted competition triple laced wire wheels

    Added air ducting for front brake cooling as per factory recommendation (correct period modification

    Modified front bumpers for improved aero dynamics (correct period modification)

    LeMans front nose decal

    Factory hard top

    We at SCC have built this car for the ultimate driveability whilst enhancing the true look and feel of this iconic 60's sports car with a British Racing Heritage appearance.

    Needless to say the driveability, performance and handling are truly outstanding.

    To discuss this car or the options of building your very own personalized version please feel free to contact us where we will be happy to assist you in creating your own iconic Jaguar E-type.

    Price: $195,000

    2020-11-03 16:01:31 | Captain RD writes:

    For Sale here at $215,000

    www.westcoastetype.com/vehicles/7/1963-jaguar-e-type

    2022-04-04 10:44:37 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:

    classiccars.com/listings/view/1582558/1964-jaguar-xke-for-sale-in-costa-mesa-cal ...

    Seller's description:

    1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Roadster

    • VIN 880297

    • Engine no. RA3795-9

    • Body no. R7061

    • One of 1,078 Series 1 LHD Roadsters produced in 1964

    Location:Costa Mesa, California, previously Newbury Park, CA

    Chassis No. 880297 was delivered new on February 1, 1964, by Overseas Motors Corporation of Fort Worth, Texas to Captain Arthur L. Nisle while stationed at Carswell Air Force Base. Captain Nisle enjoyed the XKE for 11 years, always having it serviced at Overseas Motors (as verified by a thick stack of original service receipts) until 1975 when he made good on a promise to sell the car to Captain Harold W. McCullum, an Air Force buddy who had just returned from his final tour in Vietnam. Capt. McCullum only kept the car briefly, selling it a year later to Major Robert Isaak, who was also stationed at Carswell at the time. He would later be transferred to Maxwell Air Force Base outside of Montgomery, Alabama, and in 1979 Major Isaak sold the car to another pilot under his command, Captain Mark Thompson. Captain Thompson would become the XKE's longest and most devoted steward, owning it for nearly 30 years and commissioning an exhaustive, concours quality restoration in 1982, which totaled to over $40,000 in receipts.

    All the previous owners took exceptional care of the car and consequently, it was an incredibly solid and sound platform for Thompson's restoration. After trading hands through a few owners in the late 2000s, the vehicle eventually found its way over to West Coast E-Type, a well-known Jaguar restoration facility in Newbury Park, California. At West Coast E-Type the vehicle was completely disassembled, stripped down to the bare metal, and repainted in Carmen Red. The intent behind the restoration was to keep the Jaguar as period-correct as possible while adding many modern upgrades to improve the driving experience.

    Upgrades included the following:

    • High-performance engine

    • Heritage throttle bodies

    • Electronic Fuel Injection and engine management

    • Upgraded manual 5-Speed gearbox

    • Haywood and Scott tubular exhaust manifold

    • Haywood and Scott exhaust

    • Vented front disc brakes with six-piston calipers

    • Vented rear disc brakes with four-piston calipers

    • Upgrade hand brake assembly

    • Easy bleed rear brakes

    • Hi-Torque starter motor

    • Lightweight alternator

    • Correct period look aluminum radiator (improved cooling)

    • Upgraded cooling fan assembly

    • Silicone cooling hoses with period cloth appearance

    • Fast road front torsion bars

    • Front height adjustable reaction plate

    • Fast road front anti-roll bar

    • Gas adjustable front and rear shocks

    • Fast road rear springs

    • Poly steering rack mounts

    • Added air ducting for front brake cooling as per factory recommendation (correct period modification)

    • Modified front bumpers for improved aerodynamics (correct period modification)

    • Factory hardtop and soft top

    This has been a California car for the past 15 years finished in Carmen Red over a Black leather interior. The body is incredibly straight with excellent gaps and panel fit throughout. The paintwork is beautiful with a few blemishes on the front bonnet. Brightwork, aluminum moldings, factory glass, and the black factory hardtop are all in remarkable condition. The black leather upholstery is in excellent condition with Wilton wool carpets, Willan's 4-point lap and shoulder belts, an original wood three-spoke steering wheel along with factory Smiths instrumentation. 15" painted competition wire knockoff wheels are paired to Falken Ziex ZE950 A/S 215 60 R15 tires.

    Mechanically powered by the matching 3.8L six-cylinder engine which starts effortlessly, idle consistently, pulls incredibly strong with many performance upgrades including a manual 5-speed transmission. Complete with 57 years of service history going back to 1964, original books, manuals, manufacturer's warranty card, tool kit, and the original Thor knock-off hammer. An excellent opportunity to acquire a stunning, investment grade, final year of the 3.8-liter tri-carb Series I E-Type OTS with an extensively documented history and recent restoration.

    Exterior Color:Carmen Red

    Interior Color:Black

    Transmission:Manual

    Odometer:74118

    2022-05-12 16:53:09 | Captain RD writes:

    Bid to $170,000 on 5/12/22 reserve not met Car on BAT

    Modified 1964 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - closed on May 12, 2022 (Lot #73,109) | Bring a Trailer

    Location: Costa Mesa, California 92627

    Listing Details

    Chassis: 880297

    74k Miles Shown, TMU

    Fuel-Injected 3.8-Liter Inline-Six

    Five-Speed Manual Transmission

    Refinished in Red

    Black Leather

    Painted 15” Wire Wheels

    Removable Black Hardtop

    Black Soft Top

    Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

    Adjustable Shocks

    Modified Chrome Bumpers

    Jenvey Dynamics Heritage Throttle Bodies

    Haywood and Scott Exhaust System

    Fixed-Back Bucket Seats

    Willans Harnesses

    Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel

    Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

    Tool Kit

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