2003-09-22 07:44:31 | Lofty writes:

Ebay item# 2433754445
9/21/03
$15k starting bid, no bids yet, 8 days left in auction. 107k miles

Sellers comment:
Ownership History
Years/Owner(s)/Purchase Price
1996 - Myself, Irvine, CA $15,000
1976 – 1996 Owner 2, Laguna Beach, CA $4,000
1969 – 1976 Original Onwer, Laguna Beach, CA $5,786

All ownership details available, extensive original paperwork and documents of transfer available. Original sticker and invoice in package. All manuals included.

Rebuilding & Refurbishing History (last 7 years)

Complete stainless steel exhaust - front to back (12/02)
Rebuild calipers, master brake cylinder (8/01)
Rebuild clutch master & slave cylinder (10/00)
Replaced Stromberg (dual port) with European Triple SU setup (10/00)
Refurbished complete interior - Connely leather seats and center console (9/98)
Replaced floor pans before interior refurbishing (8/98)
Rebuild rear end completely - installed European spec 3.02 ratio gears (8/97)

Complete detailed mechanical history based on invoices is available - from 1976.


Vehicle Condition
The vehicle is in a number 3 car condition. A daily driver that has been taken care of with regular upgrades, maintenance and rebuilds. I personally drive it 1 to 2 times every 2 weeks. Has always been garaged and never drives in the rain and has not been washed with water for the last 7 years.

This is an original California car with no rust (floor pans were replaced when new interior was installed.

2003-12-27 23:40:19 | pauls writes:

Car relisted on ebay 12/27/03
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Opening bid $10k (Reserve not met), no bids, 5 days left in auction.

2004-01-06 11:16:57 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/6/04
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Current bid $7.5k (Reserve not met), 1 bid, 9 days left in auction.

2004-08-21 07:45:19 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/21/04
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Current bid $12,500.00 (Reserve not met), 1 bid, 9 days left in auction. This auction is based in Annandale, Virginia, USA.

Sellers description:
This is an exceptional E-Type. It has been driven regularly its whole life and continues to be driven regularly. It has spent almost it's entire life in southern California and is rust free. You can look under the floorboards, wheel wells, spare tire, battery or anywhere else and not find rust. This car comes complete with the original dealer's bill of sale, original owners manual with lube chart, service information, etc, every repair reciept since new, and every registration card since new. I have over $20,000 in reciepts from the last few years. work done includes: complete brake overhaul, triple SU carburator setup installed, a complete new Bartlett Jag leather interior installed including dash pad and headliner, complete rear end overhaul with a 3:07 ratio for better driveability (lower highway rpm's), brand new clutch, overhauled the radiator cooling motors (piece of mind), flushed and recoated the radiator, new interstate battery, powder coated the heater box battery tie down and radiator cooling fans support, stainless steel exhaust to include new porcelain on the manifolds, electronic ignition, all new rubber seals, new British Autowood steering wheel and shifter (gorgeous), and a complete new tuneup. This car can be driven anywhere. This is a numbers matching car.

Vehicle Condition
This car is extremely driveable. The motor starts right up, has perfect oil pressure, and no blue smoke. It does, however, leave a small oil spot on my garage floor (typical). The brakes and steering work exactly as they should. The new slightly thicker steering wheel really improves the driving experience. The clutch is new. The car passes the safety inspection as all headlights, wipers, washer, etc work properly. The body has had one respray over the original sable paint and it looks good although it doesn't hold a shine for more than a couple of weeks. It will polish to a beautiful shine but it doesn't last. For this reason, I have taken the pictures with the car in it's "Less shiney" state. All gap lines are good. The engine compartment is unmolested and has the original paint which is very nice. The interior is wonderful. This car can be driven anywhere and does not need restoration. It can be enjoyed exactly as it is or a fresh respray would make it perfect. Again, This car does not need to be restored.

2005-01-18 08:15:45 | Christoph writes:

Hi there, since Nov.2004 the car is located in Germany. I'm now looking for old pictures and any oter information concerning the car. Maybe somebody has contact to former owners...or one of the owners can help himself...
Regards,
Christoph

2008-06-09 07:46:48 | Lofty writes:

The car is in very good driving condition now and keeps its original colours in sable paint and cinnamon interior. It is located in Hamburg / Germany now.

2009-07-05 14:17:33 | Peter writes:

Since July 2009 the car is located near Helsinki Finland.

2025-01-04 08:54:42 | Pekka T. writes:

Oh, what a shame. :( A car is original only once! This was such a lovely survivor that had survived five over five decades with it's original paint, interior trim and all chrome, wheels and details. What can I say. We admired it very much with friends in 2016 in Helsinki. Now it is gone forever!