2023-11-23 13:16:48 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-jaguar-xke/

Auction description:

Seller: Yoni123

Location: Beverly Hills, California 90212

Chassis: 1E78317BW

43k Miles Shown

4.2-Liter Inline-Six

Dual Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors

Three-Speed Automatic Transmission

Limited-Slip Differential

Blue Paint

Blue Leather Upholstery

15" Wire Wheels

Wrap-Around Chrome Bumpers

Driver-Side Mirror

Louvered Hood

Dual Exhaust Outlets

Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel

AM/FM Radio

Air Conditioning

Partial Service Records

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #129244

This 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 2+2 was acquired by the seller in 2021, and subsequent work has included cleaning the fuel tank, rebuilding the dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors, and replacing the fuel pump, tires, and components for the ignition and braking systems. The car is finished in blue over blue leather and is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 15″ wire wheels, an AM radio, and air conditioning. This XKE 2+2 is now offered with partial service records and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in blue and equipped with a driver-side mirror, uncovered headlamps, wraparound chrome bumpers, bright trim, a louvered clamshell hood, and dual exhaust outlets. Noted flaws include dents and damage to the front and right front of the car as well as dings and blemishes around the exterior.

The 15″ wire wheels are secured by three-eared knock-off hubs, and Vredestein Sprint Classic tires were installed in October 2022. Service in 2023 included replacing the brake pads, master cylinder, and front calipers in addition to rebuilding the rear calipers.

The 2+2 cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in blue leather along with a color-coordinated center console, door panels, and carpets. The air conditioning system was recharged in preparation for the sale. An AM/FM radio is equipped.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline as well as an analog clock and gauges for voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 43k miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership.

The 4.2-liter inline-six was factory equipped with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors and rated at 246 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque when new. The seller reports that the car remained off the road for approximately four decades under prior ownership and that service since 2021 has included rebuilding the carburetors, cleaning the fuel tank, and replacing the fuel pump, distributor cap, and spark plugs and wires.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.

2023-11-30 16:39:19 | Capt RD writes:

Sold for $42,000 on 11/30/23

Car on BAT

2024-02-11 07:43:04 | pauls writes:

Car now on ebay:

www.ebay.com/itm/134929895010

Opening bid $2,000, no bids, reserve not met, buy it now price $49,000, seller auto-solution Beverly Hills, California, 43k miles, same photos as above listing

Seller's description:

It was purchased from the previous original owner who recorded about 42,000 miles, then stored the car in a garage covered and on blocks in 1980-1981.

She was a school principal and later administrator who was an excellent character:

Always garaged, did not drive the car hard. Kept the car in good repair. Put the car on blocks with drained fluids at the end…

The car has just turned 43,000 miles in my care. It has original blue leather, Original carpets, original dash, a lot of original paint and has never had crash damage. Bonnet closes perfectly.

There are assorted dings and paint flaws.

We performed complete fuel service, Fuel tank cleanout, because it was stored pre ethanol/Methanol additive. The tank was in good condition.

New SU fuel pump + filters

Rebuilt carburetors

Ac works perfectly.

Full tune up/ oil + filter change/ Spark plug /wires and plugs, Points and timing

New Vredestein tires plus tubes were mounted and balanced

New brake system components. New front calipers and hoses, new master cylinder plus booster w/Cylinder, new reaction value plus vacuumed hoses, rebuilt rear brake calipers and new hoses.

Various new switches and sending units were installed as needed.

All gauges, lights etc worked when tested

Various cooling system components including hoses, thermostat and proper anti freeze were replaced, Car runs at a good temperature in traffic.

Current owner has re commissioned this 42 years stored car to driver status.

It is now driven daily. He acknowledges it is not a concours car and will need more operations to bring it to the next level.

At this time the car drives properly in traffic and on the expressway

Auction ended at $28,800 reserve not met after 34 bids

2024-03-05 08:23:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-jaguar-xke-2/

Auction description:

Lot #139323

This is a relist after the car was previously sold on BaT in November 2023, and the sale was not completed because the winner opted to buy a different car from the seller. This was not due to any fault with this vehicle, and the title was not reassigned to the winner.

Otherwise same as above BaT auction

2024-03-12 13:05:08 | Capt rd writes:

SOLD $27,750 3/12 2024

BAT auction