2013-06-19 06:25:32 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/19/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-JAGUAR-XKE-100-RUST-FREE-CALIFORNIA-CAR-TRUE-SURVIV ...
Current bid $15,100 reserve not met, 14 bids 4 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
Beautiful 1968 jaguar xke 2+2 1000% rust free automatic a/c car originally from California numbers matching engine and transmission true survivor, car has only had one owner until 7 years ago this car is believed to have the original paint, the interior is very clean, all the chrome glass bumpers wheels are in great condition, the engine bay is super clean, this jag runs and drives great has a upgraded over sized radiator for long road trips, all the lights gauges and indicators works, this is a great very original jag that is in good condition perfect drivers car that is road worthy, floor boards and trunk pan are very solid with no weak spots or rust, this jag has always been garage kept, the spoke wire wheels look great wrapped with fairly new tires, the passenger door has a minor crease in it and the paint is thin, it will be very hard to find another survivor like this.

2013-06-25 06:30:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/25/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-JAGUAR-XKE-100-RUST-FREE-CALIFORNIA-CAR-TRUE-SURVIV ...
Current bid $8,100, no reserve, 15 bids 2 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $18,759 reserve not met after 22 bis.

2014-05-03 17:52:57 | Steve Brannan writes:

Very original, no rust car. Intake and carbs converted to 4.2 manifold with SU carbs. All suspension, brakes and wheel bearings rebuilt. AC rebuilt with new compressor. Interior redone in beige leather/vinyl. Stripped ready for repaint in original Ascot Fawn.

2017-03-28 14:19:27 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/28/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-Tri-carb-/222453732243
Current bid US $20,000 reserve not met 1 bid 9 days left in auction, seller sfb9222, 73k miles.

Sellers description:
I bought this car in 2013 from a dealer in Texas. Originally registered in California I was told it was owned in Arizona and New Mexico. I believe this to be true as the body appears original and rust free but needed replacement of all rubber door and window seals . I am a British car collector/restorer and wanted a solid example of the E-Type to make a daily driver. Here is a list of most of the work done;.

Front suspension rebuilt with new bushings, ball-joints and steering rod ends, new Gaz adjustable shocks, discs and pads, calipers rebuilt. I have new rear discs and pads but as originals are in excellent condition I did not change them. The rear differential is original (3.31:1) and is quiet and smooth in operation though the speedometer reads about 5mph high. If I were to keep the car, I would fit a modern 5 speed transmission to make longer journeys more pleasurable.

The infamous Stromberg carbs and manifolds were replaced with a Jaguar three carb 4.2 air intake and three rebuilt 2" SU carbs. I also replaced the original valve covers with a pair of polished aluminum cam covers making the engine like the European/Canadian spec car. The engine starts and runs beautifully commensurate with the apparent mileage on the speedometer (73786). I did not convert the center switch panel but did replace the switch surround and several switches. A new Pertronix distributor was also installed as well as a new SU fuel pump.

I wanted a manual transmission so sourced one from the same model car. A new pedal box, clutch master and slave as well as a Fidanza aluminum flywheel and new clutch kit got me in business.

While the engine and suspension was out, the glass and chrome was removed and body was sanded down for a fresh coat of Ascot Fawn paint which looks stunning. The car was professionally painted but has one or two minor blemishes not visible to the camera lens. After paint, Thermo Tec insulation was fitted to the interior, under and above the bell-housing and tunnel before the engine/transmission was installed with a new stainless exhaust system and engine/transmission mounts. All rubber door, glass and hatch seals were replaced and new radiator hoses, intake trumpets and filters finished the job.

I have the chromed "hoops" for front and rear bumpers but did not re-mount them as I think it looks better without. These and many other new and removed parts will transfer with the car.

Florida is hot and the original a/c evaporator and Tecumseh compressor were inadequate. I fitted a Retroair conversion which looks and cools great and also had a reflective coating added to the glass.

Pirelli tires have great tread and a new battery is installed. The car is beautiful and interior looks great but would benefit from some fabric replacement below the excellent headliner and on the sun visors. Seat tracks work well and both seats recline. New high quality carpet is fitted.