2015-10-16 19:05:29 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/16/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-XK-E-Type-/181904013864
Car has a buy it now price of $91,995 for 19 days. Seller europeanmotorstudiogt, 14k miles.

Sellers description:
100% original survivor with 14,603 original miles on this 1973 Jaguar E-Type SIII V12 Roadster is finished in Silver Metallic over Black leather. Sold new to its the cars one and only owner on June 17, 1973 by Reynolds Buick, Jaguar INC in West Covina CA this E-Type has spent its life in Southern CA until the early 1990's when the first owner put the car away in storage. Recently pulled out of storage this well preserved low mileage E-Type has just undergone a recent mechanical refresh. Equiped with a 4-speed manual gearbox and factory A/C this gorgeous matching numbers V12 roadster is completely original top to bottom including the original Silver Metallic paint and the original Black leather interior and original Dunlop tires. A paint meter shows a completely consistent reading all the way around the body of the car. The paint does show signs of age all over but for original 42 year old paint, it has worn well and consistent. The chrome is all original and shows very well with very light pitting. All of the original rubber seals do show some signs of age especially the chrome bumper rubber seals. The original convertible top is still intact and shows very well except for both driver and passenger lower edges where the top is attached to the body of the car. There is a small tear on either side of the top. The original convertible boot is present and in excellent condition and still clips down the body of the car. The original leather interior shows very well, the leather is a little dry but has been conditioned and seems to be taking well to the treatment. There are no tears or heavy cracks in the leather (the driver and passenger headrest show wear and are dry with some small separations). The carpets are all original and show very well with minimal age. The dashboard is excellent and the center console is excellent with almost no age or signs of wear. All of the switchgear is in excellent condition with almost no wear. The car starts right up and runs beautifully. The engine does not smoke or hesitate under acceleration and idles on its own with ease. The carbs have just been rebuilt and are all perfectly in tune. The transmission is smooth and does not grind into any gears. The clutch feels solid and free from any slipping or issues. The steering and suspension all feel nice and tight and free from any noises or play. The brakes feel solid and free from any fade or noises. The tires are old and would need to be replaced but the chrome wires are in excellent condition. All of the electrical in the car appear to be operating as designed and all of the interior and exterior lights are functioning. Even the seat belt light and buzzer are operating as designed and once the seat belt is latched the buzzer goes out. The handbrake light is operating as designed once the hand brake is released. This Jaguar comes with its original owners handbook, service book, original window sticker, original radio books, registration by the first owner, and numerous other receipts and documents. The original spare tire and jack are present with the car along with the original boot and tool roll. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire an original low mileage Jaguar E-Type that has been well maintained and stored all of its life. There is no rust anywhere on the car and has a very clean straight body.

2015-11-17 04:33:48 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/e-type/1764350.html
asking $93,995. Same seller.

2015-12-20 15:20:20 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/20/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-XK-E-Type-/181967703160
Car has a buy it now price of $91,995 for 20 days.

Previous listing received no offers.

2016-04-03 04:08:53 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 4/16
www.auctionsamerica.com/events/feature-lots.cfm

Auction description:
1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V-12 Roadster
Lot No. 414
To be offered on Saturday, April 2, 2016
Estimate: $ 78,000 - $ 85,000

5.3-liter V-12 engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Reported as "original survivor"
Put into storage in 1990s
Recently revealed
One prior long term owner
Factory air conditioning
Limited availability when new & now
Original window sticker, books and paperwork
Original owner's manual & tool roll

The car being offered is reported as "100 percent original survivor." This 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V-12 Roadster is finished in Silver Metallic over Black leather. We are told that this example was sold new to the cars one and only previous owner on June 17, 1973 by Reynolds Buick, Jaguar, Inc. in West Covina, California. This E-Type spent its life in Southern California until the early 1990s when the first owner put the car away in storage.

Recently revealed after being put away, this well preserved E-Type has just undergone a recent mechanical refreshing. Equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and factory air conditioning, this gorgeous V-12 roadster is "completely original top-to-bottom including the original Silver Metallic paint and the original Black leather interior and original Dunlop tires." A paint meter shows a completely consistent reading all the way around the body of the car. The paint does show signs of age all over, but for 42 year old paint, it has worn well and remains consistent.

The chrome is all original and shows very well with very light pitting. All of the original rubber seals do show some signs of age especially the chrome bumper rubber seals. The original convertible top is still intact and shows very well except for both driver and passenger lower edges where the top is attached to the body of the car. There is a small tear on either side of the top. The original convertible boot is present and in excellent condition and still clips down the body of the car.

The original leather interior shows very well, the leather is a little dry, but has been conditioned and seems to be taking well to the treatment. There are no tears or heavy cracks in the leather (the driver and passenger headrest show wear and are dry with some small separations). The carpets are all original and show very well with minimal age. The dashboard is excellent and the center console is excellent with almost no age or signs of wear. All of the switchgear is in excellent condition with almost no wear. The car starts right up and runs beautifully. The engine does not smoke or hesitate under acceleration and idles on its own with ease. The carbs have just been rebuilt and are all perfectly in tune. The transmission is smooth and does not grind into any gears. The clutch feels solid and free from any slipping or issues. The steering and suspension all feel nice and tight and free from any noises or play.

The brakes feel solid and free from any fade or noises. The tires are old and would need to be replaced, but the chrome wires are in excellent condition. All of the electricals in the car appear to be operating as designed and all of the interior and exterior lights are functioning. Even the seatbelt light and buzzer are operating as designed and once the seatbelt is latched the buzzer goes out. The handbrake light is operating as designed once the hand brake is released.

This Jaguar comes with its original owners handbook, service book, original window sticker, original radio books, registration by the first owner, plus numerous other receipts and documents. The original spare tire and jack are present with the car along with the original boot and tool roll. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire an original, reportedly sparingly driven low mileage Jaguar E-Type that has been well maintained and stored all of its life. There is no rust anywhere on the car, and it has a very clean straight body.

2016-04-16 14:08:33 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/16/16
carsschmitt.com, 14k miles.

Sellers description:
Finished in gorgeous Silver Metallic with an original black leather interior, this magnificent motorcar was delivered new on June 17, 1973 to West Covina, California. This one-owner Jaguar was only driven 14,710 miles and then placed into storage in 1990 where it has remained for the past 26 years. It has recently received a complete mechanical servicing and is ready to drive and enjoy. It is showing some patina but it still has a wonderful appearance. This example would make a great addition to a museum collection - to find a 100% original E-type roadster in this color combination and equipment provenance with low miles is unheard of. This certainly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an credible motorcar with tremendous potential.

Highlights
ONLY 14,710 ACTUAL MILES!
SPECTACULAR 100% ORIGINAL CONDITION!
GORGEOUS ORIGINAL COLOR COMBINATION!
ONLY ONE OWNER FROM NEW; DELIVERED ON JUNE 17, 1973 TO WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
FULLY DOCUMENTED WITH ITS JAGUAR HERITAGE CERTIFICATE, ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER, ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL, RADIO MANUAL, FIRST REGISTRATION CARD, SERVICE RECORDS AND SMOG RECEIPTS
MATCHING #S ENGINE WITH FACTORY FOUR-SPEED TRANSMISSION!
PLACED IN STORAGE IN 1990 AND RECENTLY RECOMMISSIONED WITH A COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICING
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL E-TYPES ON THE PLANET!
A COLLECTORS DREAM!
Options Include:
FACTORY AIR-CONDITIONING!
ORIGINAL DUNLOP TIRES!
ORIGINAL SPARE (NEVER USED)!
ORIGINAL SILVER METALLIC PAINT!
ORIGINAL LEATHER INTERIOR!

2016-05-17 14:15:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/17/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Series-III-Roadster-100-ORIGINAL-CONDITION-/39145 ...
Opening bid US $96,770 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction, buy it now price $99,900.

Previous auction received no bids.

2016-06-29 16:05:01 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/29/16. Sold at Auctions America for $ 70,950.
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Series-III-Roadster-100-ORIGINAL-CONDITION-/39149 ...
Opening bid $96,770 reserve not met no bids 8 days left in auction buy it now price $99,900.

Previous auction received no bids.

2016-07-19 14:25:13 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/19/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Series-III-Roadster-100-ORIGINAL-CONDITION-/39151 ...
Opening bid US $96,770 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction, buy it now price $99,900.

Previous auction received no bids.