2007-11-04 23:29:08 | jagman writes:

23000 MILES, ON EBAY 11/07, SELLER WRITES:
UP FOR AUCTION 1974 XKE ROADSTER ONE OWNER ORIGINAL TITTLE 23,000 MILES FROM NEW STORED SINCE 1978 IN DRY HEATED GARAGE ORIGINAL DUNLAP TIRES CHROME WIRE WHEELS 4 SPEED AIR CONDITIONING OPTIONAL FACTORY HARD TOP ORIGINAL SOFT TOP IN EXCELLENT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR REAR WINDOW [CLOUDY] EXCELLENT ORIGINAL INTERIOR NEVER ANY RUST OR ACCIDENTS CAR WAS TAKEN APART MANY YEARS AGO FOR PAINT AND MECHANICAL FRESHINING BUT NEVER COMPLETED MANY MANY NEW ORIGINAL AND UPGRADED PARTS ARE INCLUDED IN SALE RACK PS PUMP ALT ALL HYDRALICS GRIFFIN ALLUMINUM RADIATOR MANY MORE [SEE PICTURES] THIS IS A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE LAST V12 ROADSTERS PRODUCED CAR # 5809 LOW RESERVE THIS CAR HAS ALL THE POTENTIAL TO BE 100K + WHEN COMPLETED DONT SLEEP ON THIS ONE!!

2007-11-05 06:46:15 | pauls writes:

URL for above:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-ROADSTER-Jaguar-V12-1OWNER-ONE-OF-THE- ...

2011-10-24 07:04:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/24/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Jaguar-XKE-E-Type-Roadster-Convertible-Super-Low-Mi ...
Current bid $15,101 reserve pricenot met, 8 bids 6 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Montreal, Canada.

Sellers description:
1974 Jaguar XKE E Type Roadster. This beauty features a manual gearbox (no wimpy automatics here). The VIN is UE1S25809.

This is a matching number vehicle and it is being offered by the only the second owner since new. Current owner purchased it 2 years ago from the original owner. The vehicle has only 23,874 original miles!

According to the owner:
"I am a European classic car restorer; I buy what I fall in love with and then restore it to perfection and keep it. Unfortunately, my collection is getting too large and I shall now concentrate on Italian cars. Unfortunately for me, this XKE and a few other vehicles (1974 TVR, 1972 Porsche 911T) must be sold to make room.

I spent 2 years working slowly on this jewel. I purchased a thoroughly rust-free and strong vehicle and decided to spare no money to restore it to as close as possible to new condition." Whether it was required or not, I changed many parts which include:

• New aluminum radiator by Griffin
• New water pump
• New brakes
• New rubber hoses and fan belts
• New stainless exhaust pipes and muffler set, as original
• New steering joints
• New fuel pump
• New water pump
• New steering pump
• New oil pump
• Rebuilt steering rack
• Carburetors rebuilt
• New rubber around windows and doors as well as front bonnet and trunk
• New windshield (the original one had a very minor wiper scratch in the lower corner)
• Chrome, chrome, chrome--all the bumpers were rechromed as new and all chrome accessories on the exterior were bought new
• New alternator
• New radio, CD with UBS connector for an Ipod etc.

The wire wheels are excellent and well balanced. The tires are the original Dunlop SP's with whitewalls. If I was to use the car for more that small trips I would replace the tires because there are cracks due to age. There is plenty thread left. The only thing that I would like to add is a wooden steering wheel.

The body was originally painted a dull grey. The car was disassembled and repainted red. The interior was black and I preferred to have it reupholstered in medium tone of tan with genuine Italian leather. The door panels are in vinyl light tan. The carpets were replaced with a high quality weave in a matching light tan color. The convertible roof was not yet done; I will have it completely done in the color that the buyer chooses. The Jaguar dashes are all black and some owner may prefer a black top while another may prefer one in a tan shade.

The lights and all the lenses are in perfect condition. All electrics work including the clock!
The vehicle has a hard top painted red as the whole vehicle. This top alone is very hard to find and the price reflects this.

The motor runs VERY smoothly and responds perfectly. There are absolutely no issues with it. The transmission shifts easily without a hint of hesitation to enter into any gear. Of course, the mileage is VERY low on such a strong combination of transmission and engine.

2011-11-12 06:36:39 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/12/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Jaguar-XKE-E-Type-Roadster-Convertible-Super-Low-Mi ...
Current bid $2,000 reserve not met, 1 bid 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $40,000 reserve not met after 22 bids.

2012-10-02 07:40:01 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/2/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V12-4-speed-manual-restored-Signal-Red-James-Bond-should ...
Opening bid $49,500, no reserve no bids 6 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. 23k miles.

Sellers description:
Easy to buy this beautiful Jaguar first $49,500 takes it

Hard to find manual transmission V12

Changed from dull gray and black to Red exterior with tan/mahogany leather interior

This series III runs out 100% strong dry engine, trans and rear

Real wire wheels well balanced

New Top

New rubbers around door windows and top

Italian leather seats

Frame off restoration

Carbs rebuilt

Stainless steel exhaust and mufflers as original

Removed big black '74 bumpers for more classic 1970 style Chrome