| 3.8 Jaguar E-Type | |||||
| Fixed Head Coupe | Red | ||||
| Left Hand Drive | |||||
| 1962 | Dark Blue | ||||
| 2003 | Tan | ||||
| Awaiting Rest. | |||||
| Unknown | San Marcos | ||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 21 May 2003.
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2003-05-21 18:46:10 | Steven D. writes:
Car currently offered for sale at:
www.hemmings.com/dealers/getphotos.cfm
or
www.classicshowcase.com/CUVehicleZoom.asp
1962 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8 FHC
Every component has been rebuilt or replaced in this concourse show car by Classic Showcase. No expense was spared in this correct and proper restoration. The craftsmanship is superb as well as the fit.
Specifications
Performance.........3.8 DOHC in-line 6, 3 SU carbs
Transmission........4 speed manual
Suspension..........independent front and rear
Wheels................chrome wire
Color...................dark blue/ tan
Miles...................unknown
ID Number............886923
Work Completed
Mechanical
3.8 engine rebuilt to factory specs, new pistons, bearings, valves, guides, seals, timing chain, head rebuilt, rebuilt carbs, clutch, all new brake parts, drive shaft balanced, restored shocks, parts of the chassis and many other parts powder coated, new suspension, under carriage rebuilt, new wire harness, gas tank restored and epoxy sealed, rebuilt fuel pump, all electrical components, gauges, knobs, switches rebuilt, rescreened or replaced, top bows and seat frames powder coated, replaced stone guards, new triplex windshield, new drip panels, new exhaust system, rear end and transmission rebuilt.
Body and Interior
Body stripped to bare metal and finished, doors, bonnets and boot fit to body, epoxy sealed and painted, color sanded and buffed, new rubber, seals, grommets and gaskets, trim and bright work replaced or replated, new interior, carpet, panels, dash and seats all redone, superb craftsmanship, fitted with a Stay Fast hood.
2003-06-04 15:07:05 | Anonymous writes:
BTW, it seems strange that this expert Jaguar restoration place would be talking about powder coating top bows and installing a new stay fast hood on a FHC! :-)
One other thing from the ad the last important piece of info is:
Condition: Under Resto
Price: $85,500.00
2004-01-28 16:41:37 | Anonymous writes:
This car sold at the 2004 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale for $86,400.
2004-07-22 08:29:33 | pauls writes:
URL and info from above BJ auction:
www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail.asp
LOT #722 - RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
SOLD FOR $86,400
COLOR - DARK BLUE
TRANS - 4-SPEED
CYLINDERS - 6
ENGINE SIZE - 3.8
VIN - 886923
Every component has been rebuilt or replaced in this Concours show car by Classic Showcase. No expense was spared in this correct and proper restoration that you can drive and show. The craftsmanship is superb as well as the fit. Perfection was our goal in restoring this original numbers matching E-Type FHC. It is a superb example! A CD of the restoration process will be included with the vehicle.