2012-05-31 06:39:04 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/31/12

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-E-Type-V8-Jaguar-2-door-Coupe-/270987927954

Current bid $5,100 reserve not met, 6 bids 6 days left in auction. 42k miles. Palos Park, Illinois

Sellers description:

I've had this vehicle for over 20 years and because of relocation and downsizing must now part with it. You won't find a better steering and responsive vehicle than the jaguar.

1973 jaquar E type . This car was originally a V12 car that was converted to a Chevy drivetrain to make it more reliable as well as easy and affordable to repair.

A conversion kit from John,s Cars was used to do the drive train swap .

It is powered by an early 90,s era 350 chevy engine with an Edelbrock manifold and 600cfm carb. and an HEI distributor from Summit Racing. The engine has approx. 80K miles on it and runs well.

The Transmission is a rebuilt 700r4 overdrive which makes it much more comfortable at cruising speeds vs. the original 3 speed transmission.

Overall this is a nice solid car in good condition that could use a little fine tuning to make it perfect.

2012-06-25 07:13:04 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/25/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-E-Type-V8-Jaguar-2-door-Coupe-/271005050198
Current bid $5,000 reserve not met, 1 bid 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $11,000, reserve met after 28 bids.

2021-07-06 05:55:33 | pauls writes:

Car retiunrs to ebay 7/6/21

www.ebay.com/itm/284360491420

Current bid: $23,000 no reserve 3 bids 6 days left in auction, seller kshankar100, 43k imiles. Car now said to be in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Seller's description:

This car is an excellent driver.  Since 2001, we have driven it about a thousand miles most summers. To improve drivability and reliability, the notoriously unreliable Jaguar V12 was replaced with a rebuilt GM engine and transmission.  This power train was a no-modification fit, and has worked flawlessly.  The work was done by a Corvette shop.  Edelbrock intake and carburetors were added, as were new ignition system and alternator.  Some of the wiring harnesses were replaced. Battery is new.  Also rebuilt were the radiator, power steering,  ball joints and other suspension parts,  fuel system, front brake system, exhaust, fuel tank and driver seat belt.  Front brake pads were replaced for the second time in 2019.  Rear brakes measure out at 6 mm (new is 10mm).  So,they have some life left. 

Body is solid.  Door, hood and deck lid close tightly.  There are new seals in area that are prone to water leaks.  The right floor pan was replaced.  I did not see any rusted area that needed repair. 

The paint is a pre-2000 respray.  The paint still looks good, but there is a 1"X1” area on the driver side rear quarter where the respray has flaked and the original green visible.  Also,there is a shallow vertical crease just forward of the driver door.  This happened when the door was being reinstalled.

Items that still need attention are air conditioning and heating,radio, driver mirror remote, speedometer and tachometer. Odometer read 43,350 in 2000 when it was disconnected. A new calibration gear at the transmission end is required. Part is available at John’s Jaguar in Dallas. Tach need recalibration from V12 to V8. Also done by John’s cars. 

Comes with shop manuals (4), US/UK parts catalogs, box of new parts including R-124 hoses and connectors/adapters, hydraulic jack, specialty tools,etc.

Overall, this has been a great car to drive.  Every repair and replacement has been targeted to improve functionality.