2023-06-09 19:47:36 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/23
barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1972-JAGUAR-XKE-TYPE-V12-ROADSTER-26910 ...

Auction description:
Auction Las Vegas 2023
Reserve NO RESERVE
Lot 681.1
1972 JAGUAR XKE V12 ROADSTER
VIN 1S20479
Exterior Color CARMEN RED
Interior Color BLACK
Cylinders 12
Engine Size 5.3L
Transmission 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC
This 1972 Jaguar XKE-Type V12 roadster was sold new in Denver, CO, at Weaver-Beatty Imports. It is equipped with the original drivetrain, an all-aluminum V12 engine with automatic transmission. It is presented in Carmen Red with the original black interior. The original trim and manufacture tags are in place. New correct Michelin 205/70 VR15 tires and an MSD ignition were added for performance. Currently the car has 37,885 actual miles. From The Bryan Frank Collection.

2023-07-13 06:08:50 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/13/23

www.ebay.com/itm/385754709481

Opening bid $78,750 reserve not met 0 bids 6 days left in auction buy it now price $105,000 seller westcoastclassics, car now in Torrance, California, 37k miles. Not important but this car is not a Carmen red I've seen, at the least Regency red, possibly Imperial maroon.

Seller's description:

1972 JAGUAR XKE E-TYPE 5.4L V12 CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER

4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MATCHING #'S V12 ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN

'CARMEN RED' OVER ORIGINAL BLACK INTERIOR

37K ORIGINAL MILES

FROM RENOWN COLLECTION West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and very rare barn-fresh (garage really!) find of a virtually completely original apart from one re-paint in its original striking 'Carmen Red' factory color with a classic and all original 'Black' leather interior 1972 Jaguar XKE E-Type V12 Series III Roadster recently acquired from a renown collection! A completely rust free example of this coveted legendary E-Type Jaguar with its original matching #'s V12 engine and believed to be only 37k original miles, its original and very desirable 4 speed manual transmission and with all of it's original factory specifications and options including original Black leather interior and carpets, AM radio, power steering and air conditioning! This is a very rare factory 4 speed and air conditioned car and this beauty still boasts all five original chrome 'knock off' wire wheels and its original spare chrome wire wheel in the trunk and original matching Black convertible top and tonneau cover, factory 'knock off' mallet and jack! Recently purchased from a renown collection this is a car which was owned and stored for many years by this renown car collector in his climate controlled storage facility! The car's engine runs as smooth as silk and the 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car drives exactly as it should with such low and believed to be original miles. The car has no rust whatsoever with the original floor boards and all the typical rust-prone areas completely original, solid and rust-free! The car shows no signs of any accidents of any kind and has a razor straight body. The car looks extremely impressive in its original 'Carmen Red' color paint and the car still boasts its original Black color leather interior with the door panels, dashboard, seats and carpets all in very fine condition. The original Black color soft top is in great shape and the car has it's original matching tonneau cover. The factory chrome wire wheels are also in beautiful condition and the car has it's original spare wire wheel located in the trunk which of note has its all original wood trunk lining and the spare wheel compartment is all in remarkably intact and all original unspoilt condition. This is a rare opportunity to own a completely rust free example of an obviously always garaged and virtually completely stock 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 Series III Roadster with its original matching #'s engine and 4 speed manual transmission with power steering and air conditioning and leather seats in very fine condition throughout with reportedly only 37K original miles!

2023-07-21 06:15:10 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/21/23

www.ebay.com/itm/385804408392

Opening bid $78,750 reserve not met 0 bids 6 days left in auction buy it now price $105,000, same seller

Previous auction received no bids