2003-10-17 08:51:50 | Lofty writes:

Ebay auction 10/17/03
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Opening bid $2.5k, no bids, reserve not met, 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $22.7k. 102k miles on the odo.

Sellers comment:
Paint is presentable but has some blemishes. Older repaint.
It looks better in person than in the photos.
Chrome is similar to paint, presentable, but with some minor blemishes.
Runs well, brakes feel a little stiff. All systems function well.
No accident damage.
Original interior. I believe the carpets have been replaced.
Factory AC.
Leather is presentable, stiff with some cracks. Useable as is.
Matching numbers.
Runs well with good oil pressure. Carburetors rebuilt.
Original tools and jack. Original spare tire
Trunk floor is perfect. Drivers floor has one rust hole (minimal)
Passengers foot well has the begining of some rust at the edge.

2003-11-29 22:54:22 | Christopher Martin writes:

Shes a garage find. Complete origional, driver, 100K+ miles in wonderful condition considering no restoration work ever done. I am driving her while restoring at the same time.

2003-11-30 12:33:22 | Steven D. writes:

Car appears to have moved from Youngstown Ohio to Santa Clara Calif.

2003-11-30 12:34:05 | Steven D. writes:

Christopher: can you please update the entry for this car with the additional numbers off of the data plate (engine, gearbox, and body numbers)? Thanks

2003-11-30 12:37:36 | Steven D. writes:

Sorry, nevermind... got it now.

2003-11-30 12:41:32 | Steven D. writes:

Not sure why but the second update returned car location to Youngstown Ohio. This resets it back to Santa Clara. Hope that is correct.

2003-11-30 12:42:19 | Steven D. writes:

Does car have a 5 speed conversion done or not?

2003-11-30 22:14:44 | Christopher Martin (Owner) '03 writes:

She is a 4 speed. No 5 speed conversion. Gear box seems to be fairly solid. I assumed original. (Although reverse is an embarrassing chore to click in sometimes.)

2005-01-25 10:43:00 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 1/25/05
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Opening bid $20,000.00 (Reserve not met), no bids yet, 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $26,000.

Sellers description:
MY ‘70 E-TYPE IS FOR SALE. THE CAR IS MECHANICALLY SOUND. SHE IS A GREAT DRIVER AND I HAVE ENJOYED RESTORING ALL THE MECHANICALS. FORTUNATELY FOR YOU, I AM THINKING OF SELLING BEFORE I MOVE TO OHIO FROM SUNNY CALIFORNIA.

JUST COMPLETELY SERVICED BY JAG SPECIALIST (CERTIFIED JAG TECH IN CAMPBELL CA.) MAJOR TUNE-UP, COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM RENEWED AS WELL, THIS CAR RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. I AM MOVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO OHIO AND I CANNOT BARE THE THOUGHT OF SUBJECTING MY XKE TO THE SALT! BUT I WILL IF I CANNOT FIND A LOVING HOME/DEALER FOR HER. I MAY EVEN ASK TO PURCHASE BACK AT YOUR GAIN AT SOME POINT DOWN THE ROAD!

POSITIVES
NEW BRAKES/BRAKING SYSTEM
NEW FRONT END BUSHINGS & BALL JOINTS
VACUUM & HEATER PIPES BEHIND DASH REPLACED
BRAND NEW MICHELIN REDLINE (RED WALL) TIRES (RARE! & $$$$)
COMPRESSION TESTS ALL CYLINDERS BETWEEN 160-180
COMES WITH NEW DASHBOARD (UNINSTALLED)
COMPLETE MAINTENANCE RECORDS DATING BACK TO 1980.
THE LINES ARE PERFECTLY SHAPED
COMPLETE JAGUAR HAND BOOK
ORIGINAL JACK & KNOCKOFFS
SPARE TIRE & WHEEL
ORIGINAL RADIO WORKS!
CAR IS ALMOST (SEE BELOW)* ALL ORIGINAL JAGUAR/LUCAS PARTS!
FACTORY AIR (ALTHOUGH DOESN’T WORK/RECHARGE)

OPPORTUNITIES
SCRUFFY TOP CAN BE REPLACED
SCRUFFY INTERIOR
OLDER PAINT JOB
WIPERS DO NOT WORK. BUT ALL THREE ARE THERE AND IN GOOD COND.
MINOR SURFACE RUSTING IN DOOR CORNERS (CAN BE EASILY SPOT FIXED)
MINOR OIL LEAK (AS USUAL)
REAR ANTENNA MOTOR/FUSE MAY BE BROKEN (IN UP POSITION NOW)
CHROME COULD USE A GOOD POLISHING & FRONT INSIGNIA IS CRACKED
*THE RADIATOR IS AFTER MARKET. I SUGGEST REPLACING IF YOU ARE GOING TO SHOW HER.
SPEDO/ODO RECENTLY STUCK WHEELS CAN BE RE-CHROMED

THIS DESCRIPTION IS HONEST AND COMPLETE. YOU CAN BE SURE THERE ARE NO SURPRISES.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A WEEKEND RESTORATION THIS IS THE CAR TO DO IT! ALMOST ALL WORK IS COSMETIC & PAINT JOB.

2005-02-18 11:32:52 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/18/05
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Opening bid $19,900.00 (Reserve not met), no bids yet 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $26,000. Sellers color description Ascot Fawn.

Previous auction ended at $23,250.00 (Reserve not met) after 20 bids.

2005-02-22 10:08:58 | Christopher Martin writes:

Ha Ha! I am moving back to Ohio and I don't want to subject her to the salt! Looking for somebody who wants to drive/own/restore for a time and sell back! Any takers! If I cannot find a buyer for 25k I am taking her home with me!

2006-06-23 08:08:48 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/23/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-1969-Jaguar-XKE-Roadster-Ascot-Fa ...
Opening bid $24,999, no reserve, no bids yet, 9 days left in auction.

2006-07-14 07:42:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/14/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-1969-Jaguar-XKE-Roadster-Ascot-Fa ...
Current bid $1,436, no reserve, 10 bids, 9 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2007-02-08 14:38:52 | Mari Leedy writes:

Purchased Her in 2006 from California.Will bring her back to her full glory soon.

2023-01-29 17:44:53 | Mari Leedy writes:

Almost finished with a 4 1/2 year complete restoration of the cars engine from the block up, the gearbox, suspension, brakes, stayfast convertable top and complete interior with custom made burgundy leather and carpets. I'll post updated pics in a few weeks.