2015-06-16 13:48:18 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/16/15
www.ebay.com/itm/141694424881
Opening bid US $23,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction. 103k miles.

Sellers description:
This is a numbers matching, 100% rust free, low mileage Series II E-Type, that still has the original factory owners tag.

The car has the benefit from the option list of an Auto transmission and Air Conditioning (this will need charging).

The car also has it's very rare original Blaupunkt radio!

As you can see the car looks fantastic in its original color of Regency Red, with contrasting beige leather interior.

Apart from the rain gutters and side window frames, every piece of chrome trim and the bumpers are brand new.
Brand new leather throughout, including headrests (not fitted as I don't like headrests).
Lots of other new parts, far too many to list including a new set of Firestone tires.

The car does all it should, starts, stops, steers and goes backward and forward.

She could do with a new spare, as she still has her original red-line bias ply. This holds air but does show cracks from age. The wheel it's self is missing a few spokes. This can be repaired if you don't want to replace it.

The carbs have started to run out of tune. Strombergs are a bit of a black art to me, so these may need rebuilding or just re-tuning.
I don't have the time to address this, as I am shortly going to be deployed overseas and don't want to leave this with my wife to deal with.

2016-02-17 15:23:28 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/16
auctionata.com/o/184601/jaguar-e-type-42-series-2-22-coupe-model-1968
Note: above ebay auction ended as sold $30,101 after 19 bids.

Auction description:
25 | Jaguar E-Type 4.2 series 2, 2+2 Coupé, Model 1968
Jaguar XKE E-Type, S2, 4.2, 2+2 Coupé
Catalogue number 25
Auction takes place on: Friday Feb 26, 2016 12 pm EST
Berlin

Jaguar XKE E-Type, S2, 4.2, 2+2 Coupé
Jaguar Cars GB, model year 1968
First registration: 3rd December, 1968
First delivered in New York, U.S.A.
U.S.-/Nevada documents, imported to Europe in 2015, clearance papers at hand
Vehicle identification number: 1R 40561 BW
6-cylinder DOHC engine, 4.235 l, 265 hp, 156 kw
Engine identification number: 7R 35776-9
Gearbox: 4-gear manual transmission
Mileage displayed: 10,955 miles
Body color: regency red
Interior: beige leather
Number of previous owners: n. s.

Maintenance notification: JDHT certificate issued in October 2015, invoice issued in the U.S.A. in March 2015 documenting comprehensive revision including cylinder head gasket
Specialties: supposedly only 11,000 miles, original, however, new paintwork and with revised details, V-belt air conditioning removed, new exhaust system.
Extras: Blaupunkt radio, tinted windshield
Condition report linked in detailed description
Special conditions: 15% buyer's premium plus VAT
Collection and storage conditions: see detailed description
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 70,000 - 80,000 Euro
This object is sold through the Berlin office

This coupé in regency red had a new paintwork some time ago, however, it is unrestored, and when taking a closer look the low mileage of 11,000 miles seems plausible: the long sidelines show no optical break on neither sideline, which means that sub frame and front hood are tight and accurately fitting, just as it is the case with the doors and the trunk lid. The overall condition is excellent and its technology likewise convincing - this E-Type 2+2 is the one-of-a-kind opportunity for Jaguar enthusiasts to get a good car with a distinguished appearance.