2013-10-07 15:28:45 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/7/13
www.ebay.com/itm/261301290633
Car has a buy it now price of $65,000 for 5 days. 48k miles.

Sellers description:
I am listing this car for my grandfather. He bought the car in 1982 from the original owner, to this day he's put about 4000 miles on it since he bought it.

This was a nice rust free car to start out with, but in 1999 he decided to do a full restoration, If I remember correctly, there was about 50 or 60 grand spent on the restoration, I'm actually afraid to ask again. Everything was gone through including the engine and drivetrain. anything that needed replaced was, including a bunch of parts that didn't need replacing. In addition there was a custom brake booster installed to get rid of the problematic factory booster, the new setup works wonderfully, and only a purest could tell by looking that its not factory. the original brake components are included with the car.

The exhaust system is all new stainless steel from XK,s The exaust is the earlier version with the four tips instead of two, grandpa liked the look better.

The paint is obviously not a factory color, it is a color change paint that cost 2500 a gallon in 1999, this is a multicolor color change paint, not just a 2 or 3 color paint that is cheaper and more common. Its really pretty impressive.

The only thing that wasn't replaced were the tires, I don't know why they were not replaced other than he liked them and they are still in good condition.

As I said the car was restored in 1999, it hasn't spent a night outside since then, in fact I dont think there are enough miles on it to properly break in the engine.

The car has been sitting but it gets driven at least a couple times a year, usually only around the block, but thats enough to keep everything lubed and working.

The car needs to be cleaned, mainly its just dusty from sitting in the shop, it would be back to show condition with a good detailing and wax job.

There are only 2 things that I can think of that need repair. The tachometer stopped working for some reason, the tach itself may need repair, or it could be a bad connection, I would assume the worst. also the weatherstrip on the drivers door got pinched in the door at some time, its taken on the pinched shape and may need to be replaced. I don't think there's anything else that needs attention.

This car was originally blue, there is a pre restoration picture included with the other pictures. Some of the pictures were taken just after the Restoration, others are current. One picture is a group of photos that were taken during the restoration.

Overall this is a nice car, I'm sure its still in better condition and more reliable than a new one would have been.

The car, its located in Vancouver Washington.

2017-05-08 14:11:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/8/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-SERIES-III-/192180699591
Current bid US $32,100 reserve not met 9 bids 6 days left in auction, seller gwagon11, 49k miles. same location.

Sellers description:
1973 Jaguar E-type V12 XKE roadster/convertible with manual 4-speed transmission. This jaguar it was restored back in 1999 and it had frame off restoration. The engine & transmission was rebuilt and restored as well. The car never had any rust is a Northwest car and was never drove in the rain. The purpose for restoration was the previous owner wanted to change the color and he had pained the Jaguar to Caribbean Night Mist color. This is very unique paint job, the car looks good and gets a lot of attention. Since the restoration the car has been driven only about 3k miles. This is my personal car and I am the second owner. I have full binder of service records and pictures how the car was restored. The owner had spent over $64k to restore the Jaguar. I drive the car only on special occasions one or two times a month. The only thing the I know vehicle will need is back brake pads , they are worn and will need to be replaced. I had purchased new ones and it will go with the car. The paint and exterior is near perfect there is no door dings on the car & the paint is like new. Tires are about 60% but they are old I will recommend replacing. The chrome is in fantastic condition does not have scratches and it shines. The convertible roof and back windows are perfect. The engine is strong and transmission shift without problem and clutch is good does not slip. Interior is in very good condition and radio is in working order. There are no cracks on the dashboard. This is a matching number car and it's all original except the paint job. Engine no. 759414 , Serial no. WD1S21520 , Original paint no. A535 Blue. The car will need back brake pads replacement and new oils.