2012-12-01 09:24:47 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 12/1/12
lamborghinimiuras.com

2016-07-01 04:08:22 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auciton 8/16
www.bonhams.com/auctions/23425/preview_lot/4986141/

Auction description:
Purchased new by music icon Diana Ross
1967 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 4.2 ROADSTER
Quail Lodge Auction

2016-08-21 03:44:26 | pauls writes:

Lot 74Ω
The ex-Diana Ross
1967 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 4.2 ROADSTER
Sold for US$ 220,000 inc. premium
Chassis no. 1E14600
Engine no. 7E52408-9

On January 19th, 1967, this stunning Series I E-Type first roared to life in Jaguar's Coventry workshop. Fitted with the powerful 4.2-liter XK inline-six and fully synchronized transmission, this left hand drive Open Two-seater was specified in Opalescent Golden Sand over a black leather interior and matching black convertible top. On February 6th, this E-Type Roadster began its voyage to the United States to be united with its first owner - Motown icon Diana Ross.

Named Billboard's Female Entertainer of the Century, given the title of Queen of Motown, the winner of multiple Grammy Awards, recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Soul Train Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame, not to mention many other awards, honors and titles, Diana Ross is without question one of the greatest musical celebrities in history. According to a 2005 interview with The Guardian, when she first "hit the big time", she bought her mother a house and this beautiful E-Type Roadster for herself when she was in her early 20s.
Shortly after officially becoming the star of 'The Supremes', now known as 'Diana Ross and the Supremes', Ms. Ross picked up her new Jaguar E-Type at Falvey Imported Cars, Inc. in Ferndale, Michigan on Halloween of 1967, and paid $6968.15 for the privilege. When searching the internet today, one can find a lovely photo of Ms. Ross posing in front of a Series I E-Type with none less than the Jackson Five! This is believed to be the car on offer here. Specified with a matching hard top, white wall tires and tinted glass, this head turning British Roadster was ideal for the young Motown diva.

More recently, this fine E-type was restored to its original condition, featuring brilliant Opalescent Golden Sand paint over its lithe Roadster bodywork and thoroughly sorted mechanical systems, including a rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmission, Koni shock absorbers, a new wiring harness, and a stainless steel sport exhaust system to better hear the unmistakable bark of the XK engine. It should be noted that the car retains its original body tag. Additionally, the original 3.54 rear differential has been rebuilt with an English 3.07 ratio for increased drivability. Under the front-hinged clamshell hood, an improved radiator and auxiliary electric fan have been installed to aid in cooling this performance car in demanding modern driving situations. The interior has been reupholstered by Suffolk and Turley in its original black leather, however retains its original wood-rimmed steering wheel. It should be noted, that while the cylinder head number matches the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, the engine block number differs. However, the engine block is believed to be of the correct type. After its extensive restoration, this XKE made its debut at the exclusive 2015 Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance held at Blenheim Palace - home to the Duke of Marlborough and ancestral home to Winston Churchill - a fitting venue for this glamorous Jaguar.

With the undeniable good looks of the legendary Series I E-Type and provenance including one of America's great music icons - compounded by the restored condition and striking color - this particular E-Type is quite a unique car. Included in the sale of this well-specified E-Type are the components of the dealer-installed air-conditioning, newly purchased 6-inch chrome triple-laced wire wheels and tires, a copy of the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, and the original sales documents in Diana Ross' name.