2005-02-25 05:39:14 | Craig Balzer writes:

This is taken from the eBay listing description:

The car you are bidding on is an early, “flat floor,” one owner, California black plate car with all matching numbers:

Car Number: 875775
Engine Number: R2140-9
Body Number: R1988
Gearbox Number: EB1252 JS

Early in its life, the car was involved in a front-end collision, and because bonnets were readily available, replacement was the remedy of choice. As a result, the new bonnet has pressed in louvres, rather than the original welded in panels. While close inspection of the sub-frame still reveals minor signs of damage, bonnet fit and alignment are as they should be.

The only modifications are the alloy radiator and electric cooling fan and the chrome wire wheels.

Recent repairs include a new clutch, and head gasket replacement.

2005-02-25 10:05:08 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/25/05
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Opening bid $20,000.00 (Reserve not met), no bids yet, 4 days left in auction. VIN J62875775. 118k miles. Buy it now price $42,000.

Sellers description:
1961 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster #775 of the original 1581 LHD E-types imported into the U.S. between 1961 and 1962.

One Owner since new - all numbers match - California "black plate" car. Complete and very road-worthy.

Since its introduction in 1961, few cars have captured the automotive world’s favor like the E-type Jaguar. Then the epitome of the British sports car, the E-type continues to define an era and an attitude… optimistic and liberated.

The car you are bidding on is an early, “flat floor,” one owner, California black plate car with all matching numbers:
Car Number: 875775
Engine Number: R2140-9
Body Number: R1988
Gearbox Number: EB1252 JS

Early in its life, the car was involved in a front-end collision, and because bonnets were readily available, replacement was the remedy of choice. As a result, the new bonnet has pressed in louvres, rather than the original welded in panels. While close inspection of the sub-frame still reveals minor signs of damage, bonnet fit and alignment are as they should be.

The only modifications are the alloy radiator and electric cooling fan (California summers and early Jaguars did not get along well), and the chrome wire wheels.

Recent repairs include a new clutch, and head gasket replacement.

This wonderful piece of automotive history still drives and purrs like new, but it would also make an outstanding candidate for a full concourse quality rebuild.

2005-03-01 09:49:13 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/1/05
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Current bid $40,000.00 (Reserve met), 2 bids, 4 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $42,000.00 (Reserve met) after 5 bids.

2024-11-26 04:25:27 | Clive writes:

This car is reported on Collecting Cars to have sold for €136,000 in Berlin, Germany on 15 August 2024.

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