2004-01-20 11:08:06 | Lofty writes:

Ebay item 1/20/04
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Opening bid $5k, no reserve, no bids yet, 6 days left in auction

Sellers comment;
This car was purchased new at the Portland Jaguar dealership by a local doctor in early '72. At some point in the late eighties after traveling 52,384 miles it developed a bearing noise in the gearbox. The engine and gearbox were removed and the gearbox was disassembled. The doctor's son owned a well known but now defuct British car repair shop, he did all of the work. I don't know the details of why it was never put back together, but it was eventually sold in it's present condition. I've known about the car for at least ten years I can remember, it is my understanding that only operator of this car was the first owner. The car is still in remarkable condition. It's always been garaged and it shows. The paint is still presentable but not perfect. The car has zero rust and shows no signs of collision damage. The chrome is the best original I've ever seen. The leather is still soft and the interior even smells good. The panel is flawless with no cracks etc. and still contains the original radio. The carpet is excellent with just one small hole in the drivers footwell. The headliner is the only thing I would replace, it's deteriorating. I really think you would de-value this car doing any cosmetic work to it. There are many "restored" cars around, but they're only original once. The disassembly was very orderly. The fasteners have been bagged and marked, the parts carefully packed. Most of the accesories and brackets have been cleaned and or painted. The carburators have been rebuilt. It is my understanding the engine (7S3444SA) ran well when it was removed, and the work that has been done is mainly of a cosmetic nature. The gearbox as you will notice in the photos is completely apart. Everything looks really nice, I planned to just replace the bearings and sychros. I have not photographed all of the parts that have been removed from the car, but I have done a thorough inventory. The only missing items I've found are as follows: Flywheel, pressure plate, driven disc, release bearing. I can't of course guarantee there aren't some other little things missing, but I don't think so. I'm sure there are some of you reading this description that have some iron American engine out in your shop that you'd like to put in this car. This one is really too nice to suffer such indignity. So, if this is your plan just don't tell me about it. It is my hope this car will find an owner who will preserve her as well as the first one did. I really don't want to sell her, but I have an XK120 project ravaging my bank account.

Vehicle Condition
See description. Engine out of car, gearbox out and apart. You can't drive it home!

2004-01-26 20:38:57 | Steven D. writes:

Adding missing text from auction description.

Description: Jaguar : XKE
'71 V-12 Silver/black, 4spd, a/c, wires, 52k!

Miles: 52384 Doors: 2 doors
Transmission: Manual Interior: Black
Engine: 12 - Cyl. Year: 1971
VIN Number: 1S71947 Exterior: Silver

Car currently has 19 bids to a price of US $12,700.00 with 1 hours 11 mins left on the auction.

2005-08-14 11:31:58 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/14/05
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Opening bid $25,000, no reserve, no bids, 1 day left in auction. Current location Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

2005-11-24 07:30:48 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/24/05
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Current bid $12,000.00 (Reserve not met), 1 bid, 4 days left in auction. Location now Glendale, Arizona.

Sellers description:
THIS JAGUAR IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND IN GOOD CONDITION,I AM LISTING THIS FOR AN ARIZONA ESTATE,SO HERE IS WHAT I KNOW-OTHER THAN ITS EXTREME BEAUTY,THIS CAR HAS 54K ACTUAL MILES ON IT,WITH 4000 ON THE PROFESSIONAL REBUILD. 5 SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION ,THIS JAG HAS A NEW SUSPENSION INSTALLED ALL THE WAY AROUND,A NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING RADIATOR,THERE ARE SO MANY NEW PARTS ON THIS CAR,JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT!!!!NEW TIRES,AND MUCH MORE!!! THIS JAG HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A COVENTRY MOTORS IN PHOENIX,AZ AND HAS BEEN GIVEN A $25,000 VALUE.

2006-12-25 23:37:12 | 4th Owner writes:

3rd Owner - George Mothershed Phoenix AZ
6/04 - 11/04 XK Unlimited Restoration after not running for 18 years - $37,564 (from Receipts)
Complete Suspension O/H with Polyurethane Bushings, GAZ Shocks, Front & Rear sway bars. New Alloy Radiator & HD Cooling Fans. 5 Speed Conversion with Alloy Flywheel. Air Conditioning installed. New Head Liner installed. SS Header & Exhaust installed. SU Conversion with Lumination ignition System installed. Wood Center dash installed. Electrical harnness renewal & Repairs. Michelin XGTV4 225/60R15 tires.

2006-12-26 00:00:22 | Jim writes:

4th Owner - Jim
British Auto Center 1/06 - 2/06
Engine removed and converted to EFI using 1987 XJS V12 HE engine. Engine Compartment blasted and painted.

2006-12-26 00:08:30 | Jim writes:

British Auto Center 4/06 - 9/06
Completed paint job & rust protection and installed all new rubber. Installed covered headlight kit. Rear glass replaced. SS Fuel lines installed. XJS starter & heat shield installed. High flow intake horns installed. Front seats rebuild & recovered.