2015-08-11 21:37:39 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/15
russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/

Auction description:
1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe 2+2
Consignment # 4137
VIN #1E76622
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 13th 15th, 2015 at Russo and Steele's 15th Annual Monterey California Auction.

This numbers matching Carmen Red 1966 KXE Coupe was fully restored back to its Red finish with the intent to drive and place well in the JCNA Driven - D2 Class.
The coachwork was meticulously metal finished, the bonnet is in superb un molested condition and all body lines are clean and accurate. All rubber trim and gaskets have also been replaced. All chrome has been restored to an impeccable bright finish.

This car has had its matching numbers engine rebuilt to factory specs in 2009 by Coventry West in Georgia, including complete head rebuild, new pistons, crank and lower end. The engine block was line honed and the rotating assembly balanced.
The rear end assembly was also completely rebuilt including new XKs Unlimited fully adjustable rear shocks.

Some reliability and performance improvements we made along the way including an aluminum radiator with thermostatic electric fan, electronic ignition, upgraded oil pump and oil filter assembly, fuel pump, alternator, Wilwood front brakes and stainless steel exhaust header; retaining most of the original parts in a box for JCNA showing if necessary.

All suspension and steering bushings and hardware have been replaced and or updated. The car drives amazingly well, goes down the road and stops perfectly straight. It drives as if it were a brand new car.

Sporting three SU carbs, the car has been driven 18,350 trouble free miles since its restoration. I would not hesitate to drive this car across the country tomorrow. The engine runs reliably at +60PSI oil pressure and 70 degrees C while under way.

Even the choke warning lamp, turn signal, brake lamps, warning indicator lamps and horn work without fault. The heater and defroster operate without trouble and provide a happy comfortable atmosphere for all occupants.

The carpet was replaced with the proper factory Wool carpeting and is impeccable condition.
The car also retains its original jack, spare tire and lead knockoff hammer and tool kit.

This show car is a perfect investment opportunity and a proven reliable driver. See how it feels to drive a car like this just as it would have driven new in 1966.

2015-08-24 12:12:15 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/24/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-SERIES-1-2-2-MATCHING-S-4-SPD-MANUAL-COUPE-/38137 ...
Opening bid US $45,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction. Car has a buy it now price of $62,500. Car now said to be in Santa Monica, California.

Sellers description:
West Coast Classics are proud to present an extraordinarily rare and completely rust free and professionally restored to a standard equal to when it was originally manufactured and sold in Coventry, England over 45 years ago 1966 Jaguar E-Type XKE Series 1 2+2 Coupe! This is a truly marvelous example of this coveted first series of E-Type Jaguars, with the legendary glass covered headlights, small 'mouth' opening at the front, 4.2L liter engine with the triple SU carburetors, aircraft style toggle switches and rear tail and signal lamps positioned handsomely above the chrome rear bumper! So here it is, a completely restored 1966 Jaguar XKE E-Type Series 1 2+2 Coupe with the desirable optional 4 speed manual transmission coupe with it's original matching #'s 6 cylinder 4.2L/265HP engine, heads and transmission and with four original Jaguar chrome knock off spoked wire wheels, a wooden steering wheel, original jack, mallet and spare chrome wire wheel!

The car had an already originally very straight rust and accident free body which received a full restoration in 2009 with reportedly only some 18K trouble free miles since being restored. Restoration work included body and paint down to bare metal in its original 'Carmen Red' color, the original matching #'s engine was rebuilt to factory specs with a complete head rebuild, new pistons, crank and lower end, the engine was line honed and the rotating assembly balanced. The rear end assembly was also completely rebuilt including new 'XK Unlimited' fully adjustable rear shocks. The car has new upholstered seats with new correct factory wool carpeting, it has a rebuilt brake system with 'Wilwood High Performance' front disc brakes, all the chrome was replated, a new clutch installed, new hoses, new rubber seals, new U joints, new suspension and steering bushings, rebuilt differential, flush transmission and differential.The car has an aluminum radiator with a thermostatic electric fan, electronic ignition, an upgraded oil pump and oil filter assembly, fuel pump, alternator and a stainless steel exhaust header.

All the options are working as they should including the choke warning lamp, turn signals, brake lamps, warning indicator lamps and horn. The heater and defroster operate trouble free and the engine runs reliably at +60 PSI oil pressure and 70 degrees C whilst driving. The floor boards and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free! The car has no signs of any accidents of any kind and has a razor straight body. It's 'Carmen Red' color paint is show quality having been stored in the garage since its restoration in 2009 and the car's interior is as new.

2015-09-01 10:51:10 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/1/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-SERIES-1-2-2-MATCHING-S-4-SPD-MANUAL-COUPE-/38138 ...
Opening bid US $45,000 reserve not met no bids 6 days left in auction. Car has a buy it now price of $59,500.

Previous auction ended at $45,100 after 2 bids.