2012-12-13 10:37:24 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 12/13/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Jaguar-XKE-FHC-Series1-100-original-floors-Excellen ...
Current bid $10,000 reserve not met, 4 bids 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This sexy looking model has the correct 4.2 liter engine coupled to a smooth shifting automatic transmission. The body and chassis are extremely solid and the car drives like a champ. The Carmen Red paint finish is in superb condition The interior was customized to suit the previous owner and can be enjoyed as it is or also brought back to the original factory standards. All chrome trim was recently refinished and appears to be nearly flawless. Even and consistent gaps throughout the car. Special treatment was done to the bonnet and definitely gives the car a strong, aggressive look to go with the distinct exhaust note. The car is originally a Southwestern, dry climate car where it has remained all its life and Its solid and original undercarriage is proof of the climate it has always been in. The car is priced to sell.

2022-09-27 13:49:05 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/22

www.bonhams.com/auction/27528/lot/157/1967-jaguar-e-type-series-1-42-litre-coupe ...

Auction description:

The Zoute Sale / 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Coupé Chassis no. 1E 34027 Engine no. 7E 11228-9

Lot 157

9 October 2022, 13:00 CEST

Knokke-Heist, Place Albert de Knokke Le Zoute

€110,000 - €160,000

Chassis no. 1E 34027

Engine no. 7E 11228-9

• Jaguar Heritage Certificate

• A magnificent early left-hand drive '4.2'

• Very desirable and original rare classic colour combination

• Five-speed Getrag gearbox upgrade

Delivered new to Jaguar Cars, New York, USA in January 1967, this very fine example of the increasingly desirable and collectible E-Type comes complete with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming the original colour scheme and matching-numbers engine.

Volumes have been written about the Jaguar E-Type; indeed, there is no other British car, Mini and Land Rover excepted perhaps, that has generated such a cult following. The Jaguar E-Type is a British automotive legend; manufactured between 1961 and 1975, it combined sensational looks, high performance and competitive pricing that instantly captured the imagination of the motoring public. The E-Type has remained an iconic piece of British motoring prowess since its arrival 60 years ago. It was voted 'the most beautiful car of all time' by the Daily Telegraph; even Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type 'the most beautiful car ever made', while Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type at No.1 in their list of 'Top Sports Cars' of the decade.

In 2016 this E-type arrived in Holland and was at that time red. The car then underwent an extensive body and interior restoration. Unlike many E-Types that have undergone major body restoration because of serious rot, this one's body is highly original and one can easily recognise the original welding points as well as the original floor panels at the front. Even the spare wheel well is still original and in superb condition. On the rear, behind the registration plate, one finds the original plaque with the body number, another feature that is often lost during restoration. This degree of originality is very rare with an E-Type and makes this car even more desirable.

The beautiful dark red leather interior perfectly complements the black exterior, and cosmetically the car presents very nicely. The paint, which was recently done, is beautiful and has a very nice deep shine. The brightwork likewise is in nice condition, as are the fittings throughout the car. Nearly every aspect of the interior was refurbished, including the dashboard and centre console. The headlining was replaced with a new correct woollen one and the restored load space looks essentially 'as new'. The restoration was carried out by a specialist using period-correct materials. Unlike many E-Types that have wrongly restored seats, this one's are correct. Overall, the interior is excellent, having been thoroughly restored. It seems that the car has seen very little use since the interior restoration, as there are no signs of wear. All meters, gauges, switches, choke and lights are in good working condition.

The engine and engine bay look excellent, being very clean without significant signs of age or use, while the cylinder block and head show the correct matching numbers. Underneath the car looks equally nice and one can clearly see that careful attention has been given to its detailing and restoration.

Driving an E-Type is a very special experience; it is not a difficult car to drive but its power needs to be respected. This car is reported as very stable at speed, handling superbly and running beautifully while maintaining regulation temperatures. It has to be one of the very best currently available.