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2012-04-20 06:15:35 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/20/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/xke-roadster-e-type-convertible-e-type-1968-68-series-1- ...
Current bid $35,050 reserve not met, 29 bids 1 day left in auction.

Sellers description:
General
We owned this E Type for the last 8 years.
It is driven locally almost daily and occasionally for a little trip.
The engine runs great and has constant oil pressure and water temperature.
The oil has always been Castrol GTX synthetic and the transmission received Lucas oil.

Talking about Lucas, (thankfully only related in name),the electrical has never given me too many problems, other than the stop lights and the blinker left are a bit moody.

Engine
The condition of the engine and transmission was the reason why I originally bought the car.
It seemed untouched by back yard mechanics, ran exceptionally well for a car out of long term storage and showed near perfect compression.
The triple SU replaced the twin Strombergs years ago and brought it back to its original european layout. The exhaust manifold stayed and the over- head heat sink comes with the car.
The original(mechanical) distributor has given way to a electronic (Flamethrower brand)
system from XK unlimited.
Both features ad significant power to the car's acceleration.

Suspension
No play, rattle,clicking or other mechanical noises. Shocks are not new but good.
The wheels are fine ,no loose spokes. The better set is in the front .
All wheels are well balanced. The tires ( Pirelli P4000) have about 1/3 left.
All though not necessary,all tires have tubes in them.

Brakes
All brake calipers where re sleeved with brass and received new pads all around. Some brake lines where replaced with new ones.

Clutch and Master brake cylinders where also rebuilt in the last 5 years.A new hand brake cable was installed as well.

The handbrake assembly on the rear axle had been rebuilt when the brakes where rebuilt with the rear axle removed.

There is an annoying fact to it though. After releasing the hand brake, one of the brake shoes specific to the hand brake does not retract all the way and just barely touches the disc enough to be audible as a slight noise. As a result the lever to the pad is held in position with a nylon belt.

No brake actions are affected by this in any way.

Interior
All instruments are working and so do all lights ,Dash board, cabin and exterior. The clock is battery driven and needs a new battery.

All the hardura panels are there, door panels and dashboard are intact and have no damage The original seat belts are included but not installed. If they are installed in the car you have to wear them here in California.

The leather seats are sun beaten and are covered with a custom made vinyl seat cover. The steering wheel is the original flimsy wood wheel. The varnish on it is long gone but all in all in good enough shape.

Body
The original color of the car was Burgundy. When I got the car, the paint was less than so-so and 2 new floorpans had to be welded in anyway. My choice fell on black. (The only color for this car in my opinion)
It has a reasonable paint job,nicely color sanded, which is now also 7 years old and has imperfections.
The rest of the panels are in good shape. There is no rust.
The chrome is in good shape.

Summary
As you have probably gathered by the information provided, this car is a driver, well maintained and very reliable.

If you decide to take the 101 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you will get there and have fun driving it.

The Jag is original and refurbished . All replacement parts where purchased at XK unlimited with the exception of the high quality top.

That came from Veterans in L.A . The cloth top has a much needed zippered rear window . The inside color is biscuit to lighten the cockpit a bit.

The decision to sell this jag wasn't easy. Not only is it incredibly beautiful, it also runs fantastic.

Other than what is mentioned above, It needs nothing.

About the milage

The odometer shows 49140. It seems unreasonable to insist that this is the original milage for a car that is 44 years old.

However, I have noticed that practically all e-types for sale are "low milage" cars, ranging from the trailer queens to the ones held together with duct tape.

My conclusion is that these cars are generally not driven a lot. Most of them are second and third cars. Most people who could afford an E Type then and now are generally used to much more comfort, better handling and certainly much less maintenance, which isn't cheap as you may know.

I am of the firm belief that my Jag shows the original milage. It was previously owned (first owner to my knowledge) by a doctor who in my opinion fits the typical E Type buyer. After driving it a bit, anyone new to these cars will find them hot ,hard and loud. Its not everyones cup of Tea in the long run.

Further more, my E never had a radio installed. The original cover is still on the console. The tires on the car when I purchased it ,where skinny, white striped Pirelli 185's with the logo from the 60ties and they where rock hard.

The general condition and the tightness of my car re affirms my belief.

2012-07-14 13:28:47 | pauls writes:

Auction ended at $35,050 reserve not met after 29 bids.