2004-07-12 10:12:38 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/12/04
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
Current bid $8,200.00 (Reserve not met), 11 bids, 7 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1969 Jaguar E Type Coupe 4.2. Finished in classic green with green leather. This Jaguar has all the classic styling cues we remember from the glory days of car design. This 1969 Jaguar has a low 65,726 original miles. The Jaguar was a leader in luxury for its time and you can feel it as you drive this classic today. Feel the real wood steering wheel. Sit in the lush leather seat. Gaze at the full instrumentation. The E Type is beautiful in its detail and is in very nice shape through and through, great lines mated with luxury and class. Here is your chance to own a piece of automotive history.

This E Type hosts the 4.2 litre, inline 6 cylinder engine. It starts immediately and has ample top end to cruise in style. The heritage of the E Type alone make this car extremely collectable and valuable. Considering its condition it will make a sound investment and a wonderful addition to you car collection.

Beautiful Interior
* The Jaguars front seats are in nice condition
* Full gauge package
* Power brakes, steering, clock, clean interior
* Looks like a classic E Type should
* Carpet is good with minor wear near the pedals

The interior is in clean condition through and through. The interior components, including dash, door panels and headliner, are all in place and show very nicely. There are a few minor details to be sorted according to the owner, but all components are in place and easily repairable. The rear view mirror is missing, the antennae is broken, passenger side signal light inoperative,lens on left front fender missing and horn sometimes inoperative

Specifications
* Style 2+2 Coupe = E Type 4.2 Coupe
* Body 4R35353
* Paint Deep Dark Green
* Green Leather
* Good Glass, Wire Spoke Wheels
Seat belts, full gauges, radio,2+2 seating.
* Built in Coventry England
* Exported to Canada in 1969 from England
* Comes with original classic spare full size wire wheel.

The body of this E Type is in nice condition. The paint looks good, upon closer inpection you can find a few tiny bubbles here and there but it still shows very well.

Underneath you will find the steering, brakes and suspension all in good order. Rear view mirror, left front side marker light and antennae missing. Small exhaust leak near mid-pipe

The original wire wheels are fair condition.

Engine Details
* Strong drivetrain
* Classic European Craftsmanship
* 4.2 litre. Inline 6 cylinder. SU Carburetor.
* Starts and idles extremely well
* Excellent driver, smooth and solid