2004-10-21 09:14:47 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/21/04

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Current bid $7,300.00 (Reserve not met), 5 bid, 6 days left in auction. This auction is from La Habra, California, car said to be located in Mission Viejo, California

1971 JAGUAR E TYPE COUPE

'' RUST FREE CALIFORNIA CAR, BRILLIANT UNDERSIDE, AND TRUNK ''

'' DRIVES EXCELLENT, THE BEST I HAVE DRIVEN IN A LONG TIME ''

'' NEW LEATHER SEATS, NEW PAINT, PERFECT MECHANICALLY ''

1971 JAGUAR E TYPE COUPE, 4.2 LITER, THIS IS A CALIFORNIA CAR, NO RUST, IT REALLY IS ONE OF THE BEST DRIVING E TYPES I HAVE DRIVEN, IT SHOWS 47,000 MILES WHICH COULD BE ORIGINAL, BUT AM NOT SURE, IT CERTAINLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY WEAR ON THE PEDAL RUBBERS, AND EVERYTHING FITS VERY WELL, IT IS A ONE OWNER CAR, AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT, BUT NO DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY, IT REALLY HAS AN EXCELLENT DRIVETRAIN, PERFECT GEARBOX, AND VERY STRONG ENGINE, LOTS AND LOTS OF POWER, ONE OF THE BEST E TYPES I HAVE DRIVEN, A PLEASURE ON THE ROAD, THE SEATS HAVE JUST HAD NEW LEATHER, AND ARE BRAND NEW, THE HEADLINER IS GOOD, AS IS THE REAR DECK AREA, THE BODY IS EXCELLENT, NO RUST, NO ACCIDENTS, THE DOORS FIT CORRECTLY, THE TIRES ARE CLOSE TO NEW, THE PAINT IS VERY NICE, AND VERY PRESENTABLE, ALL CHROME IS IN VERY GOOD ORDER, OF COURSE THIS IS NOT A SHOWCAR, NOR IS IT PERFECT, YOU MAY DO A FEW ODDS AND ENDS TO IT, THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN COLOR CHANGED, SO EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL IN THAT RESPECT, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NICE E TYPE, THAT IS RUST FREE, AND DRIVES VERY VERY WELL, THIS COULD BE THE ONE FOR YOU, THEY ARE A VERY GOOD INVESTMENT, LOTS OF FUN, AND VERY HARD TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION.

2026-10-22 15:24:02 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

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1971 Jaguar XKE Series II Coupe 4-Speed

Seller: 3lotus

Location: Clinton, Washington 98236

Chassis: 2R28152

48k Miles

4.2-Liter Inline-Six

Dual Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Limited-Slip Differential

Light Blue Paint

Dark Blue Leather Upholstery

15" Steel Wheels

Disc Brakes

Blaupunkt Stereo

Service Records

Spare Parts

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #271212

This 1971 Jaguar XKE Series II coupe left the factory finished in Light Blue over Dark Blue leather and was relocated to Washington after being acquired out of California by the current owner’s husband in 2005. Work totaling over $20k in 2026 has involved overhauling the cylinder head, connecting rods, and pistons in addition to repairing the water pump, servicing the disc brakes, and more as detailed below. The car is powered is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six fitted with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors, while shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission linked with a limited-slip differential. Further equipment includes a louvered clamshell hood and 15″ steel wheels as well as a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo. This XKE coupe is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a Washington State title in the owner’s name.

The car is finished in Light Blue and features a louvered clamshell hood, sealed-beam open headlights, and wraparound chrome bumpers. The body is believed to have been repainted under previous ownership, and the seller notes rust behind one of the rear wheels. Various body seals were replaced in March 2026.

The 15″ ventilated steel wheels are mounted with 185-width Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, while braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors. The brake master cylinder was replaced in February 2026, the brake hoses were changed in March 2026, replacement front calipers and pads were installed in May 2026, and the tires were installed and suspension work was performed in June 2026.

The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in Dark Blue leather along with a color-coordinated center console, door panels, and carpets. Interior appointments include a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo, a heater, and retractable shoulder belts. The dash was re-covered in black vinyl in March 2026.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline as well as an analog clock and gauges for voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 48k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership. The seller states that true mileage is unknown.

The 4.2-liter inline-six was factory equipped with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors and rated at 245 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque when new. Records indicate that the engine was rebuilt in 1980 and that the cylinder head was reconditioned in 2000. Engine work in the last year has included the following:

February 2026 – Repaired water pump

March 2026 – Replaced coolant hoses

April 2026 – Replaced distributor and spark plugs, tuned carburetors

May 2026 – Changed battery

July 2026 – Resurfaced cylinder head, cut valve seats, tested cylinder head for vacuum leaks

October 2026 – Overhauled cylinder head, connecting rods, and pistons; replaced water pump, tensioner, and pulleys

The seller notes that the carburetors are fitted with adjustable jets and the secondary butterflies in the intake manifold have been disabled.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The clutch hydraulic cylinders were replaced in March 2026. The seller recommends replacing the exhaust system.

Photos taken at various stages of the 2026 recommissioning work are presented in the gallery.

The current Washington State title carries a “Classic” brand.