2004-07-26 10:42:32 | pauls writes:

Car was offered at auction in 1993. Auction description:

1965 JAGUAR XKE RDST
LOT #110 - RESERVE
1993 BJCCA CCA
COLOR - BLACK
CYLINDERS - 6/4
ENGINE SIZE - 4.2/265
VIN - 875494

2014-02-10 12:44:04 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/14
www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm

Auction description:
Lot 184
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster
To be auctioned on Saturday, March 8, 2014
Without Reserve
$200,000 - $250,000

Chassis no. 875494
Engine no. R1652-9
Body no. R1609
Gearbox no. RB755JS

Matching-numbers example with only three owners from new
Recent comprehensive restoration to JCNA standards and original factory specifications
A superb example of a desirable early "flat-floor" E-Type Roadster

According to its included Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, this early production flat-floor E-Type was built on September 6, 1961, and was sold new to a R.E. Semnis, of Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30, 1961. Semnis owned and enjoyed the car for the next 28 years, and in 1989, he finally sold it to a C. Messiner, of West Palm Beach, Florida. Messiner had the car fully restored to JCNA national standards by marque specialists Classic Jaguars, of Austin, Texas, in 2003, and it was brought back to as-new condition.

Looking just as stunning as the day it left the factory, in its original color combination of black with a red leather interior, this E-Type is certainly a head turner. Under the stewardship of its current owner, the car was freshened and detailed prior to participation in the Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's, Michigan, in 2011. As with any E-Type restored to concours standards, the correct jack, hammer, and bag are present, as well as the top boot. The undercarriage is impressively detailed and also to the same level of near flawless presentation.

As Jaguar's most iconic sports car, ownership of an E-Type Roadster should be a requisite for any collector or enthusiast. Since the completion of its full restoration in 2003, the car has covered a mere 2,700 miles and is both sorted and ready for open road events and detailed for concours. This rare early flat-floor E-Type example, in its factory-original black and red, with matching numbers, is in spectacular mechanical and cosmetic condition, and it is certainly worthy of close inspection.

2014-02-11 16:06:24 | Stefan writes:

She seems to have at least welded-in louvers, but restamped VIN-plate and incorrect carb-linkage - need to be the split shaft with the three separate levers....

Definitely nice car, but for a price tag of 200 - 250k plus premium I would expect originality. I hope at least the jack is of the early style. Not useful but rare!

Good luck in bidding!

2014-02-13 11:40:16 | 1961 XKE Owner writes:

Classic Jaguar is saying they do not know this car and did not restore it (see their website blog). Seems RM should correct the auction listing.

Has a few other relatively minor originality issues, which make one wonder what else is under the surface before paying the premium asked. For example, the headlight sugar scoops should be body color on such an early car and the head, if original, should be that funny orange color, sometimes called pumpkin or mustard.

2014-02-13 15:59:30 | xke7 writes:

classicjaguar.com/cj-blog/

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Lot # 184 at RM's upcoming Amelia Island auction on March 8th is a 1961 E Type supposedly restored by Classic Jaguar to 'as new condition' in 2003. In fact, we are not familiar with this car, and we certainly did not restore it in 2003!!! Please pass the word among your Internet Jaguar friends. Thank you, Dan Mooney

Classic Jaguar @TeamCJ


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Lot 184 at RM's 3/8 Amelia Island sale is a 61 E Type allegedly restored by CJ in 2003. I have never seen the car. Please spread the word.

2014-03-11 18:30:46 | Anonymous writes:

This is NO way a CJ restoration.. Too many things wrong and Stupidly wrong for a early flat floor car.. Tailpipes are 4.2 ,steering wheel., dash top ,ignition wire caps Not period,Head color, carb linkages washer pump and water pistols.. also ign. wireholder missing., wrong radiator. I could go on..and that's just a quick observation If it were perfect it would have brought a higher price more like 300+

2014-03-28 13:39:23 | pauls writes:

Sold for $214,500