2015-09-14 06:48:38 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/14/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-FHC-/281799390335
Opening bid US $24,999.00
Reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction, buy it now price $42,500. 52k miles, seller topdownclassics

Sellers description:
We bought this car from the estate of a gentleman that acquired it while living in California in 1993. We recommissioned it. This is one of the best paint finishes I have laid eyes on. I came to discover that the finish was executed by one of the most respected painters in our area. It seems to be without flaw and was commissioned several years ago by the now deceased owner - of over two decades - (having been in the possession of the first owner two decades as well it appears).

It was at the time it was painted supplied with new front seats by BAS, the backseat is original appears almost new. We installed a new center console because of carelessness on the original. In recommissioning we have rebuilt the carbs, which are otherwise as original, new steering arms and ball joints to eliminate any possible play in the steering. The car has been fully serviced, as we thought necessary, to bring into the condition we would demand of our personal cars, and then some.

The car was supplied with new wire wheels when painted. We installed new Dunlops which would been the original brand. The A/C was recommissioned with several new parts to insure its faithful performance. It has fresh plugs, plug wires and cap. Fan relays and thermal switches were replaced, new air filters and rack boots.

The shop tried not to leave any need unaddressed. I have driven the car and it out accelerates any of the 12 Cylinders cars I have owned, such a good job was done with the carbs. The exhaust note was enough to draw all of the workers out of my house that is under remodel so they could drool in person.

Note the perfect air dam below the grill opening. This is rare enough but this did not need attention which tells me how much the previous owner babied this car. The car was originally in California where the first and second owners lived. The second owner brought the car with him to Arkansas when he retired so it is completely rust free and has always been so. I believe the car to be completely clear of bondo as I find no evidence that is ever was wrecked.

Seldom do cars like this come on the market. I would expect a paint job like this to cost me $12,000 to $15,000 if I commissioned one today. The BAS seats you can look up your self. We invested near $25,000 in parts and shop time to recommission the car, in addition to acquiring the car.

I am certain any new owner will find something they think the car might need to bring it to their individual standards although I am uncertain what that might be.

2015-09-22 10:43:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/22/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-4-seater-FHC-/281806571157
Current bid US $10,099 reserve not met 2 bids 4 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $32,700 after 21 bids.

2015-09-28 10:53:49 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/28/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-4-seater-FHC-/281810979230
Opening bid US $25,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $28,100 after 18 bids.