2019-08-10 09:37:03 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/10/19
www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Jaguar-E-Type/163811008531
Car has a buy it now price of $69,000 for 20 days, seller bfrench0965, 72k miles.

Seller's description:
1969 JAGUAR 4.2 L SERIES II E-TYPE FIXED HEAD COUPE
This original owner 1969 Jaguar 4.2 L Series II E-type FHC began its road life on September 19, 1969 having been purchased new from the Cia de Salamanca dealership in Madrid, Spain. During the two years, eight months that followed, it toured much of western Europe from its homes in both Spain and Italy, displaying its racing heritage on the Autopista, Autostrada and the Autobahn, as well as, the many exciting touring roads along the Mediterranean. Arriving in the US in the summer of 1972, the car moved to Colorado where it resided for the next 23 years, serving as a daily driver. In 1978, an engine rebuild was done at around 68,000 miles. The car had never been in an accident, but the sand on the Colorado roads severely impaired the paint finish. So in 1987, a trim off paint job was performed in the original Regency Red color and the reassembly was done with all new rubber seals and re-chromed trim. New original Connolly seat leathers were also installed. At that point, the work that had been started to refurbish the car stopped and the car remained garaged for many years to come. Finally, having tagged along on two relocations over the last 30 years, the owner decided to complete the refurbishment of the car with the goal of returning it to the very dependable, roadworthy vehicle that it had been from years long ago. This final phase of the refurbishment began with a complete brake system rebuild that included a new master cylinder and servo, lines, discs, rotors, pads and calipers. Both the front and rear suspension assemblies were reworked to replace all bushings, seals, boots, ball joints, tie rod ends, trailing arms, and more. The clutch was replaced along with both the master and slave cylinders and new engine mounts were also installed. Other new equipment improvements were a stainless steel exhaust system, an aluminum radiator, new heater pipes, new belts, cooling system hoses and new Vredestein tires. The gas tank was removed, cleaned and sealed and the carburetors were rebuilt. The driver's side floor pan was replaced, but there are no other rust problems that need to be addressed. Due to a blown head gasket, the valve train, pistons and crankshaft bearings were inspected and reworked as necessary. The car came with factory air conditioning that became inoperable. The work required to repair the old A/C system and the scarcity of R-12 refrigerant led to the removal of the old system in anticipation of installing a modern compressor and condenser. The cabin evaporator unit remains installed and the original compressor and condenser are spares that will be transferred to the buyer. All gauges, switches, lights and motors work as they should including the clock. The vehicle now has approximately 72,500 actual miles on the odometer and is in exceptional condition to engage many more miles of driving enjoyment.

2020-10-11 08:48:39 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-jaguar-xke-coupe-21/

Auction description:

Lot #37833

Seller: Starrbuck

Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28803

Chassis: 1R26769

Original Owner

73k Miles Shown, TMU

4.2-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Black over Black Leather

15" Chrome Knock-Offs

Air Conditioning

Delivered New in Spain

Original Purchase Documents

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

This 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II Fixed Head Coupe was purchased new by the seller from C. de Salamanca, S.A. in Madrid, Spain, and spent time in Spain and Italy before being imported to Colorado in the summer of 1972. It later relocated to North Carolina and was recently brought out of a period of storage, with subsequent work including a clutch service, exhaust system replacement, and refreshing the suspension, braking, cooling, and fuel systems. The car is finished in Regency Red over black leather and is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include 15″ wire wheels, chrome bumpers with overriders, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a Becker Europa AM/FM radio. This Series II XKE is now offered with removed parts, original sales documents, factory literature, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The car was reportedly repainted in Regency Red in 1987. The exterior features chrome bumpers with overriders, dual exhaust outlets, amber side markers, and hood vents.

Chrome 15” wire wheels with Jaguar knock-offs wear Vredestein tires that were reportedly mounted in 2018. Brake and suspension work said to have been completed during the last two years includes replacement of the brake master cylinder, brake servo, and the brake rotors, pads, calipers, and lines, along with the ball joints, tie rod ends, trailing arms, and suspension bushings and seals.

The interior was reportedly reupholstered with Connolly black leather seat covers at the time of the repaint and features a matching dashboard and center console, along with black Amco rubber floor mats. Equipment includes a wood-rimmed steering wheel, crank windows, lap belts, and a Becker Europa radio which is not hooked up. The driver-side floor pan has been replaced, and the air conditioning does not work.

Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer, along with auxiliary gauges located in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 73k miles.

The 4.2-liter DOHC inline-six features twin Stromberg carburetors and was recently refurbished to address a failed head gasket. The engine was rebuilt in 1978, and work completed more recently is said to include rebuilding the carburetors, installing an aluminum radiator, cleaning and sealing the fuel tank, and replacing the heater pipes, cooling hoses, drive belts, and engine mounts. The air conditioning compressor and condenser have been removed and are included in the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, and the clutch and clutch cylinders were reportedly replaced. A stainless steel exhaust system is installed, and corrosion is noted underneath.

The invoice from C. de Salamanca S.A. of Madrid is dated September 19, 1969, and lists the original purchase price, the engine and chassis numbers, and delivery to the Torrejón Air Base in Madrid.

2020-10-15 13:02:10 | Captain RD writes:

BID TO $41,000 ON 10/15/20 BAT reserve not met

2021-02-24 08:48:01 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

motorcartrader.com/vehicle/1969-jaguar-e-type-series-2-fixed-head-coupe/

Seller's description:

1969 Jaguar [-type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe

We are proud to offer this special and one of a kind 1969 Jaguar [-type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe. This is a matching numbers Jaguar and we purchased this car from the original owner. There has been one owner on this car since it was new in 1969.

• Very rare one owner since new.

• All matching numbers

• Original color combination.

• Meticulously maintained since new.