2008-04-04 14:13:34 | Henry Hartman writes:

I own the car.

As well as later all-syncro tranny, later Girling brakes have been fitted. Kills originality but makes it a LOT more fun to drive.

Flat floor pans replaced with dished.

I drive it every sunny day (and there are a lot of them in south Florida).

2011-05-07 19:23:37 | Michael Sheeley writes:

Will soon be listing for sale on behalf of the owner

2011-05-23 05:41:33 | Anonymous writes:

car fore sale on eBay May 22, 2011 cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
Matching numbers, "The original aluminum console has been covered in leather, and the instrument panel has been changed from aluminum to black vinyl like the later cars. The original aluminum instrument fascia is present"

2011-05-23 07:24:15 | pauls writes:

Additional info from above auction:
Current bid $5,300 reserve not met, 4 bids 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $49,500.

Sellers description:
Numerous award winner is a true piece of rolling art. This fine automobile is a great driver, and the perfect car for everyday use as is, or for total restoration. Being an Open Two Seater, in the most popular color combination with original Carmen Red and Biscuit Interior, it is a great example of the early Series One E-Type. This car represents the clearest original vision of the E-Type. It is the original design that took the world by storm at Geneva in March, 1961.

I am selling this car for a friend in Naples, Florida. Many of you know me for my past experience with Concours winning Series One E-types, and with the finest E-Type tools that have become my EBay hobby.

Let me give you the background that I know of this E-Type. The car was purchased in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000, after living it's life (as far as is known) in the south, and in Alabama in particular. You can tell from the original condition of the body, that this is a southern car, and shows only a few, very minor, areas of corrosion. This car is a matching numbers car, except for the upgrade to the four-speed synchromesh transmission that certainly is the most sensible upgrade for the early Series Ones. The original gearbox was most undesirable, and in most of the early cars has been changed out.

The car shows 9077 miles on the odometer. When the current owner purchased the car in 2000, the odo had just turned over. So, it has had about 9,000 miles in the last 11 years. This car has never been restored, but appears to have had a re-paint and some other work sometime in it's life. The car is not a show car, it is a driver. The body is excellent, save for a small dent in the right front quarter and a few spots of corrosion. The gaps are all good, and the car is solid. The paint is good, and cleans up well as evidenced in the pictures. Areas of the paint are cracked and crazed, but these areas are minor in nature. Definitely a great "20-footer."

In my opinion, this is the perfect car for someone who wants a solid driver at an affordable price for an E-Type Roadster. The owner has put over $26,000 into the engine and mechanicals at shops in Nashville and Naples. With only an additional $3,000 or so invested in the interior and top, you will have a true classic that looks and runs great!

It is also perfect for those with a total restoration in mind, as it is the right car to restore. With my restoration experience, I would say $30-$35K invested would bring this to a 100 point Concours car worth in excess of $100k.

Let me summarize the work performed since the current owner purchased the car in December, 2000:

10-30-00: (Receipts available) Engine and transmission removed. Replaced flywheel, starter, SS exhaust system, engine wiring harness, dash wiring harness, battery, fuel pump, interior light switches, and drain fuel tank.

8-31-01: (Receipts available) #3 Intake valve guide dropped, causing repair. Head removed and rebuilt, oil pan and pistons removed, installed total seal rings, replace rod bearings, replaced cooling system hoses, installed new ignition wires, cap and rotor. Engine block flushed, cooling system flushed.

2/27/07: (Receipts available) Install all new wires, plugs, filters, cap and rotor, new electronic ignition, rebuilt carburetors. Replaced new cam housing, oil pan, differential, front transmission gaskets. Removed engine and transmission, replaced clutch kit, machined flywheel. Replaced both front lower ball joints and front wheel bearings. Replaced front sway bar bushings, replaced all shocks and rear springs. Replaced battery and 4 tires. Replaced main and rod bearings, replaced generator and regulator.

These are the major repairs performed since 2000. Other small repairs have been done along the way, as well. From the repairs performed, you can see that virtually all mechanicals and suspension has been restored. This is further evidenced by the smooth running 3.8 and the supple ride of the suspension.

While the owner lived in the Nashville area in 2003 and 2003, the car was awarded a second and third place trophies at the Carnton Plantation Car Show by the Nashville British Car Club.

I have tried to thoroughly document the condition of this car with the attached photographs. Let me tell you what I know is not right with this car:

1. The floors have moderate rust, but overall are solid. They will require replacement in the future.

2. There are minor bubbles of corrosion in the paint on the lower driver's door, lower passenger door, one spot behind the right rear wheel, and several in the louver area on the driver's side of the bonnet.

3. There are two minor dings or dents on the lower passenger front quarter of the bonnet.

4. The paint has some scratches, cracking and crazing in some areas. There is a run inside the paint (smooth) on the passenger side rear fender. None of the paint issues detract from a very presentable appearance.

5. The convertible top is black vinyl is in very good condition except for three holes in the folding area of the top.

6. The original aluminum console has been covered in leather, and the instrument panel has been changed from aluminum to black vinyl like the later cars. The original aluminum instrument fascia is present and will go with the car to the successful bidder. The interior is worn but serviceable.

7. The radio in inoperable and the antenna mast is broken off.

8. The speedometer and rev counter are inoperable. One or both may be repaired prior to sale.

9. The boot lid latch and the drivers door lock need adjustment.

10. The boot needs a new mat and side panels. The car needs new door panels, the existing panels are warped and the fasteners won't hold them in place.

And what does this car have going for it?
1. The car is "All There", except for the console. This is critical to the restoration buyer. Very hard to find with in an early E-Type.

2. It is a numbers-matching car.

3. The body metal is all excellent, only minor repairs are required.

4. This is a rust-free southern car, except for the minor areas noted.

5. The original chrome is surprisingly Excellent. Very little issues with the chrome-take a look at the photos.

6. All of the "heavy lifting" is done on this car. The mechanicals are done. The suspension is done. What is left are the aesthetics, the paint and the interior.

7. The car has new tires and the correct wire wheels are excellent.

2011-06-01 17:00:22 | Henry Hartman writes:

Car sold on 5-29-2011. Looks like she is going to cross the pond for the second time in her life. This time her destination is France. It's been a wonderful 10-year affair - hope her new owner loves her as much as I did.