2014-04-19 09:58:02 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/19/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Base-1962-jaguar-xke-lhd-fixed-head-coupe-/331180 ...
Current bid $6,001 reserve not met, 23 bids 6 days left in auction. 73k miles.

Sellers description:
1962 Jaguar XKE
VIN# 886335
Body # V3023

Car is out of my father's estate and will need a restoration.

It does not have an engine or transmission. Car was converted sometime in early 70's to ford small block power and automatic transmission.

Pictures are best description.

Mileage may not be accurate.

2019-10-12 09:42:18 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/19

online.handh.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/118/lot/45948/%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F118%2F%3Fpage%3D2

Auction description:

Lot 95 of 100: 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe

Estimate: £75,000 - £85,000

Registration No:674 XVE

Chassis No:886335

Built to left-hand drive specification, chassis 886335 was UK road registered as `2364 WK' on 9th July 1962 before being privately exported to America. Rumoured to have been in the hands of legendary customiser George Barris the latter's client was a TV evangelist who subsequently had the car seized by the US government due to tax evasion. Owned by Louis Ray from 1979-1985, the E-Type then passed to a Mr Sharp who kept it until 2011. Returning to the UK shortly thereafter complete with a correct-type 3.8 litre engine aboard, chassis 886335 has since been treated to a comprehensive and fully documented restoration. Stripped back to bare metal and repaired as necessary, the bodyshell proved to be comparatively rust-free. Tasked with converting the car to right-hand drive, Glamorgan Classic Cars were also responsible for painting it inside and out and rejuvenating the suspension, steering and brakes (including an upgrade to 4-pot callipers). The brightwork was refreshed, the door seals replaced and heated front / rear windscreens installed.

The engine, gearbox and rear axle were thoroughly overhauled. The Moss four-speed manual gearbox gaining new seals and restored internals. The 3.8 litre engine was stripped and fitted with a modern rear crankshaft seal, refurbished cylinder head and new pistons, bearings and seals etc. Set-up for `fast road' use, the straight-six also boasts a new clutch, big bore exhaust, electronic ignition and triple Weber carburettors. Cooling has been improved with an aluminium radiator. The heater has been uprated and the body internally lined to reduce heat soak in hot weather. The wiring loom, switch gear and lighting were all repaired or renewed and an alternator disguised as a dynamo installed. A full retrim was carried out to the highest standards by AV Classics and `674 XVE' is now deemed ready to use or show.

2025-02-26 20:51:43 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction in 2020

cars.bonhams.com/auction/26119/lot/49/1962-jaguar-e-type-series-i-38-litre-coupe ...

Auction description:

Lot 49

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé

Registration no. 674 XVE Chassis no. 886335

Bonhams MPH September Auction - Live Auction, 20 September 2020, Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Odometer Reading: 73,133

MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Early example, exported to the USA

*Vendor says bodywork excellent

*Good, interesting history file

As with many E-types this car went to the USA, but as a private import and after some time legendary custom car builder George Barris (who built cars for TV series and for celebrities) converted the engine to a Ford V8 for a television evangelist, who subsequently lost the car over non-payment of taxes. A subsequent Stateside owner reversed the conversion by fitting a period-correct 3.8-litre engine with E-type head. Since arriving in the UK it has enjoyed a thorough restoration with paint stripped to bare metal and, it is reported, most of the original panels retained thanks to their rust-free condition. This 1962 Coupe is said to have excellent bodywork and paint: the glass (featuring heated front and rear screens), external trim and the wheels/tyres are also said to be excellent. The interior is reported to be excellent throughout and it will be noted converted to right-hand drive. Our vendor says the engine is excellent for starting and very good for running, while the running gear is described as excellent throughout, with the gearbox and axle reported to have been rebuilt. A very good history file comes with the car.