2004-04-19 09:17:35 | pauls writes:

This car was mentioned in a letter to the editor in the Sept '80 issue of Ejag magazine. The writer, Edgar Johnson wrote:

"I have an XKE roadster which I understand came from England via an army captain who ordered it special. It has 3 SUs, high 9 to 1 compression, plain valve covers, etc. The maker's plate states that itis a 9 to 1 motor. It is a 1970 car. I showed it at formal concours. In six shows it has six first place wins and four best of show wins with points of 97.7 or high 90s, but most of the judges knock the engine, saying it is not stock. Some say is one of a the kind. So how do I find out about this?

I'm the fourth owner and I paid a lot of money for this car. It has 24,506 miles on it and is better than new. I bought it three years ago and have put only about 300 miles a year on it. Here are the specifics:

On maker's (commission) plate: Car No. 1R12375; Body No. 4R6916; Engine No. 7R10248-9; Gearbox No. KE11500.

PS. The judges tell me the car will not be judged for national first or second or even be considered.

The editor responded that the judges were uninformed.

2006-07-15 06:34:15 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/15/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-SHOW-WINNER-1970-JAGUAR-XKE-ROADSTER-LOW-M ...
Opening bid $50,770 reserve not met, no bids yet, 6 days left in auction. Buy it now $54,770. Seller located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sellers description:
Finished in classic and desired Silver Grey with beautiful black leather interior and matching convertible top. This awesome XKE is one of the last of the great 6-cylinder roadster and comes in the most desired color combination one could hope to find. It has been beautifully restored and has only 24,000 original miles. This exquisite Jaguar has entered many shows as well as Jaguar Club Concours D'Elegances, for which it won Best Jaguar In Class. Accompaning this car are owner's manuals and trophies.

2006-07-23 07:37:57 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/23/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-SHOW-WINNER-1970-JAGUAR-XKE-ROADSTER-LOW-M ...
Opening bid $50,770 reserve not met, no bids yet, 9 days left in auction. Buy it now $54,770.

Previous auction received no bids.

2006-08-03 06:35:53 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/306
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-SHOW-WINNER-1970-JAGUAR-XKE-ROADSTER-LOW-M ...
Opening bid $50,770 reserve not met, no bids yet, 9 days left in auction. Buy it now $54,770.

Previous auction received no bids.

2006-08-16 07:48:44 | Anonymous writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/16/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-SHOW-WINNER-1970-JAGUAR-XKE-ROADSTER-LOW-M ...
Opening bid $50,770 reserve not met, no bids yet, 9 days left in auction. Buy it now $54,770.

Previous auction received no bids.

2018-11-22 07:16:13 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/22/18

www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Jaguar-E-Type/233015095236

Car has a buy it now price of $62,500 for 6 days, seller billyrayh79, car now said to be in McCormick, South Carolina, 26k miles.

Seller's description:

While it pains me to sell this car, it's time for me to let go of my 1970 Jag. I bought this back in 2006 when I sold my company. I just don't get to drive it that much. Below is a synopsis of the car.

1970 Jaguar E-type Series II Roadster, 26,028 Original Miles

Chassis No. 1R12375. Engine No. 7R10248-9. Body No. 4R6916. Gearbox No. KE11500. The chassis number and engine numbers match the build plate on the car. I've been unable to check the gearbox and body numbers.

Silver exterior paint with black leather interior, chrome wire wheels, chrome bumpers, black vinyl soft convertible top.

4.2 Liter Straight 6-Cylinder Engine, Triple Carburetors (enhancing HP by between 20-30HP).

4-Speed Manual Transmission.

The radio is the original radio with the original wood steering wheel (slight crack).

In 2006, when I bought this car from a dealer in St. Louis, they posted the following ad - "This car was mentioned in a letter to the editor in the Sept '80 issue of Ejag magazine. The writer, Edgar Johnson wrote: 

"I have an XKE roadster which I understand came from England via an army captain who ordered it special. It has 3 SUs, high 9 to 1 compression, plain valve covers, etc. The maker's plate states that itis a 9 to 1 motor. It is a 1970 car. I showed it at formal concours. In six shows it has six first place wins and four best of show wins with points of 97.7 or high 90s, but most of the judges knock the engine, saying it is not stock. Some say is one of a the kind. So how do I find out about this? I'm the fourth owner and I paid a lot of money for this car. It has 24,506 miles on it and is better than new. I bought it three years ago and have put only about 300 miles a year on it. Here are the specifics: On maker's (commission) plate: Car No. 1R12375; Body No. 4R6916; Engine No. 7R10248-9; Gearbox No. KE11500. "

I've driven it sparingly in Pittsburgh and South Carolina (<200 miles/year). I have the plaques and trophies from the judging mentioned above.

This was serviced by one mechanic in Pgh who specialized in Porsches and Jaguars. In South Carolina, the servicing has been done by Glenn at Performance Unlimited in Abbeville.

Seat belts and fuel filter have been added.

2023-12-04 22:27:58 | Mark writes:

I bought the car at auction in the UK in 2019 and since then have converted to RHD, removed the extra lights that were added to comply with USA regs and full respray.

The car runs great and has been serviced regularly by the Splined Hub Garage in Oundle