2020-05-06 10:33:07 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

2012-08-28 07:26:42 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/28/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-1964-3-8-E-type-F-H-C-/190719637583
Car has a buy it now price of $26,500 for 9 days. 34k miles.

Sellers description:
This 1964 3.8 fully matching number E-type fixed head coupe was originaly Old English White in color with a red interior. The engine and gearbox have never been out of the car. The intereior is in super nice original condition. The car has been sitting in a barn for many years. I've tried the engine and it does turn freely. The car is pretty much complete. I do notice the glass is missing to the covered headlights. It is going to need a couple of outer sills and a respray, but it is a nice example to start with. The engine will need to be gone through as it has been sitting so long. The car turns and steer, rolls freely and the hand brake works making it easy to ship.

2012-09-28 07:28:06 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/28/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-1964-3-8-E-type-F-H-C-/190732246081
Current bid $3,050 reserve not met, 4 bids 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $25,500.

Previous auction received no offers.

2012-10-30 08:03:00 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/30/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-1964-3-8-E-type-F-H-C-/190746917318
Current bid $17,100 reserve not met, 3 bids 9 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $18,100 reserve not met after 27 bids.

2012-12-04 10:37:01 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/4/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-Jaguar-E-type-Fixed-Head-Coupe-Very-Original-Condit ...
Current bid $8,988 reserve not met, 4 bids 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $25,500.

Previous auction ended at $20,000 reserve not met after 6 bids.

2013-02-04 23:50:34 | pauls writes:

Previous auction ended at $25,500 after 8 bids.

2018-05-17 13:35:15 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/17/18
www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type/112989208797
Current bid: $25,300 reserve not met after 8 bids, car now said to be in Holly, Michigan, 34k miles, seller bmurphy210.

Sellers description:
I bought this car on eBay about 8 years ago to restore and drive. I have wanted an EType for 50 years, since the first time I saw one outside my schoolyard. Now that it's done enough to be driveable, I find that I can't get into it thanks to the ravages time has done to my neck and back.
The car was rusty in the usual places, minor in the footwells and major in the rockers. The rest of the body was in very good shape. I stripped and epoxy primed and disassembled the car, braced it and put the body on a rotisserie. After minor continuous welded repairs to the inner sills and new footwell pans, I installed a 1x3x1/8 rectangular tubing subframe along the inner sills and through the front and rear crossmembers. It ties the front engine subframe mounts to the pickups for the rear trailing arms. I greatly strengthens the car and is absolutely undetectable. Check out the Monococque Metalworks (hidden subframe) website for an explanation of the process.

After the metal work was done, I spent forever blocking the car straight. I then painted it with single stage acrylic urethane in its original off white color. The rotisserie enabled the underside to end up as clean as the rest of the body. After cutting and polishing I reassembled the car. The bumpers, some small parts and window frames were rechromed. All the original glass was in good condition and was reused.

Mechanically, the car was very complete and original. The large parts are numbers matching. The ancillary components are properly date coded. I had the motor rebuilt. It showed very little wear, reinforcing the 34000 miles being original, but the machine shop recommended I have it bored for .020 oversize pistons due to the slight ridge in the cylinders. I diassembled, inspected and resealed the differential and the transmission- more on that later. The carbs, starter and generator were cleaned and rebuilt. I installed a new in tank fuel pump. The original radiator was suspect, so I had a new aluminum one with an electric fan made. All new hoses and a new SS header tank were put on. I was able to re use many of the original Cheney hose clamps. The original radiator, shroud and fan will go with the car.

All the parts on the car were sandbasted, primed and repainted. The suspension was rebuilt and rebushed. The brake hydraulic parts were rebuilt. The master cylinders still have the plastic zip tie gizmos with the part numbers on them. New rotors, pads and cu-nickel lines, of course. A new stainless steel duplicate of the original exhaust was installed. It sounds great! I bought 4 new Dayton SS wire wheels, Vredestein 185x15 tires and tubes and new knockoffs. There is an original ww with a Goodyear tire for a spare. I sourced the correct jack, handle and a real Thor hammer, The bag for it isn't as original, though. The front marker lights and headlight bezels are original. The rear lights- marker, backup and license plate are new reproductions. The outside mirror is a genuine Talbot Berlin bullet model.

Once I got the car on the ground, I took it to Muncie (Indiana) Imports for the interior. They did their usual superlative job. The leather, vinyl and wool are as original in texture and color. The workmanship is amazing, the interior is definitely the highlight of the car. I refinished the wheel with urethane clear. It came out very nice. Muncie also fine tuned the carbs and did a 4 wheel alignment while they had it.

I've put about 20 miles on the car. I am forced to decide whether I could live with my difficulty getting in and out of the car. I find it uncomfortable enough that I am afraid I won't drive it much, so I have decided to sell it. It is a runner- powerful, smooth and very well appointed. It's way faster than the XK 140 I had. It isn't a show car yet, although it certainly can be. The gaps will need to be fiddled with, and there are a few minor paint chips/cracks that will need to be detailed.

There are a few minor issues still. The windshield chrome needs to be installed. The wiper arms are usable, but will need new blades. I haven't been able to find the bottom chrome for the backlight, but I will try again. The horns work on the bench but not with the horn button- it may need a new relay. All the gauges work and look good, except for the clock.The wiper motor doesn't work. It could be miswired, but assume it will need to be rebuilt. I don't recall having it apart. The generator isn't charging, probably the regulator needs to be cleaned and re gapped. Finally, the transmission that looked fine while I had it apart grinds a little going into second and third. It could be a clutch bleed will fix it, but the synchros may be worn more than I thought.

I should say that the car is very comfortable to drive. I'm 5'11' tall, but aside from my neck issues, once I am in the car, all is well.

2018-05-21 14:35:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/21/18
www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type/113003582854
Current bid $19,100 reserve not met 26 bids, 5 days left in auction, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $61,510 after 17 bids.

2020-04-30 12:32:23 | Harry Stevens writes:

Imported into the United Kingdom from the United States and registered YHH487B in February 2020. The car was listed on The Market on line auction sale of Classic Cars on 2nd April 2020. Sold for £68,000. Abbreviated and amended seller's description below.
www.themarket.co.uk/listings/jaguar/e-type-s1-38-fhc/2069ff3-650e-40f8-8195-914f ...

Outside: Once in the United Kingdom it was sent to Hill's Classic Car Restorers for them to weave their magic on the coachwork. The work cost £16,000 and they dry fitted the parts, then removed them, painted the car and then fitted them back together. The chrome is very good having largely been re-chromed. Its straight and true and sets off the cream coachwork to perfection. The chrome wire wheels are good but the new owner will almost certainly want to get them refurbished. The matching Vredstein tyres are good.

Inside: The red leather interior is magnificent which isn't surprising as the last owner spent $12,500 fitting a completely new interior. The bucket seats are unblemished, the carpets fresh and the door cards and central console show the original design to perfection. Few classic cars have a better interior than this. The boot is clean and well finished. Lifting the carpets shows only painted steel and not a hint of rust.

Underneath: The E Type was restored in the States by an enthusiast over a period of four years before making its way here to be completed. He had refurbished the rear axle and differential, suspension and braking system. He had the engine and gearbox fully reconditioned. In addition to this the vendor spent 230 hours refurbishing the car. It drives as an E Type should being smooth, powerful and responsive. It is a little reluctant to start from cold and may need minor adjustment to the carburettors but once warm it runs smoothly.

2021-03-14 15:19:38 | NS writes:

I had seen this car for sale by BURE VALLEY CLASSICS 1st time on October 2020 for £80,000

Today (March 2020) it looks like being still availabe for the same price.

www.burevalleyclassics.co.uk/listings/jaguar-e-type-fhc-2/

1964 Jaguar E-Type FHC Series 1 3.8

LHD, Series 1 3.8, Fixed Head Coupe, Manual, Fully Restored

A beautiful example of the iconic series one Jaguar E-Type, recently restored to a very high standard. A desirable matching numbers car, presented in the original stunning colour combination of Cream over Red leather interior. Partially restored in the US over a period of four years, where the engine and gearbox had received a complete rebuild. The car was imported to the UK in 2018, where the restoration was completed. The body was stripped to bare metal and the car received new inner and outer sills both sides before being repainted to a high standard in its original colour. Invoice on file for this work for £16,000. The running gear, suspension and brakes have also all been gone through and are now either new or refurbished as is the rear axle and diff. Over 230 hours have been spent on the car completing this work. The interior is brand new throughout and cost the last owner $12,500 to complete it. The original low-backed seats are trimmed in soft, high quality red leather and are unmarked, as are the new carpets and door cards. The original wire wheels are shod with matching Vredestein tyres however the wheels, although perfectly presentable are now showing some signs of age when inspected closely, but they are 56 years old! The rest of the chrome around the car is superb as is the underside of the car as you would expect. The car starts and drives as it should, feeling smooth and well balanced on the road due to the refreshed suspension. The brakes pull the car up straight and the new exhaust still offers that distinctive E Type tone. A heritage certificate from Jaguar is present, confirming the matching numbers and colours and there are some recent invoices on file however there is little in terms of past history available which is often common place with cars from the USA. UK V5 on file and MOT until Jan 2021. Overall a exceptional example, ready to be enjoyed.

2021-04-29 10:32:54 | pauls writes:

Now for auction at:

themarket.co.uk/listings/jaguar/e-type-s1-fhc/877ecc07-7e80-4c5d-8aa6-41792507db ...

Auction description:

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Odometer Reading: 34504

Chassis Number: 890236

Engine: 3781

Gearbox: Manual

Colour: Old English White

Interior: Red

If you’d like to know why this left-hand-drive Old English White E-Type looks so stunning in both our photo gallery and video below, that’s because it’s still fairly fresh out of a full, bare-metal restoration.

We in fact sold the car to its current owner Dave Harvey in April of last year. It’s a factory-confirmed matching numbers example, and still sports its original Moss gearbox.

Since taking ownership, Dave has steadily enhanced what was already a lovely restored example. “I’ve spent in the region of £3K to £4K just ensuring that it’s absolutely spot on. New brake and clutch master cylinders have been fitted; the odd little bit of paint improved and almost £2K spent on new cam covers, as the old ones (despite being polished and looking good) leaked oil.

“Hand on heart, it needs absolutely nothing doing,” he says. “I’m selling as, if I’m honest, I’m getting a bit old now; at 70 years old, I did have the odd thought of ‘why am I still driving around in something like this’.”

Dave’s honest personal assessment means that the E-Type is now ready to find a new home. It’s not possible to state unequivocally that the mileage is correct but he’s been in communication with someone that knew the car in the ‘States, and it’s certainly thought to be.

The included V5 document indicates that the car was first registered on 01/01/1964 and that it has had one UK owner and one registered overseas. It had an MOT that expired on January 14 of this year, which listed one advisory: ‘wipers slow in operation’ and Dave will happily have it put through a new test if the next owner so wishes.

On the Outside

So how does one achieve bodily perfection? Well, 408 hours ought to do it. That’s the duration of time that the craftsmen at Bill’s Classic Car Restorers, Frankton, Rugby, put into this E-Type’s rebirth back in 2019.

Works carried out included:

1. Removal and replacement of both inner and outer sills

2. Stripping back to bare metal, with necessary repairs carried out

3. A full repaint in Old English White

4. The refit of all bodywork

The result of all of this is one stunning re-born car. It’s difficult to find flaw with the exterior; the paintwork remains almost immaculate showing off the model’s sinuous curves beautifully. There’s a tiny mark on the nose (just to the left of the nearside chrome over rider) and another small graze just above but that’s the sum total revealed by our magnifying glass.

The chaps at the above restorers have done themselves proud in terms of both panel fit and general finish. The underside (more on that later) is presented in matching body colour for that factory fresh aesthetic – it is glorious.

The bright work gleams and fresh gaskets and rubbers have been fitted. Wire wheels present smartly, although it’s worth noting that the nearside front chrome ‘knock-off’ wheel spinner is a touch tarnished with one or two spots of surface corrosion. The next owner may wish to have it refreshed.

On the Inside

The cabin is trimmed in Red leather with matching door cards and carpets, and provides a stunning contrast to the exterior’s Old English White. Is this the best E-Type colour combo? Well, there’s no doubt that it’s certainly one of them.

The leather hides remain in as new condition – ready for the next step in developing a patina. And what a pleasure that process will be. 25-30 years of driving nirvana ought to do it.

Matching red seatbelts are fitted. Whilst up top, the headlining is cream in colour and helps to lighten the interior ambience by offsetting all that lovely rouge.

The driver’s carpet has one or two oily marks on it, but could be cleaned (or replaced) to sharpen it up. The sill trims remain in very good condition with just one or two (very minor) scuffmarks on the driver’s side.

It’s definitely a place of pleasure.

Underneath

The E-Type was partially restored in the ‘States before being completed in the UK by an independent classic car specialist, and then sold to Dave via our auction.

Its legendary XK engine still fires first time and you never tire of the chassis shimmy evoked on blipping the throttle; it’s as if the big beast’s engine is stating ‘I’m too sexy for these underpinnings’.

“It really is a great car,” says Dave. “The engine is very strong and it doesn’t drop any oil. It’s spot on to drive.” We can confirm that appraisal; on the move, this car delivers the consummate E-Type FHC experience; it’s poised, sporting and full of character. The gearbox shifts seamlessly, engine pulls with smooth, seamless and gruff delight, and the suspension is taut and on the button. Toss in brakes that pull it up nice and straight, and it’s a picture of rude health.

There’s nothing better than looking under a classic car and seeing corrosion-free, body-coloured metal. Add to that fresh-looking suspension components and running gear and an evocative full-length stainless steel exhaust system and it’s a thumbs-up picture of health.

Back up top, and popping that long bonnet reveals a tres tidy engine bay. It’s not quite concours perfection; there are one or two slightly rusty clips and the odd cracked securing rubber, but these can be easily improved upon.

History Highlights

You’ll find a number of parts invoices from the usual E-Type suspects, including Martin Robey Sales Ltd and SNG Barratt, as well as other smaller specialist suppliers. It’s definitely worth a slow, meticulous perusal of these at your leisure.

There’s also a long list of vehicle parts dated 26 March 2020, which shows: invoice date; invoice number; part number; part description; quantity; and price total. It’s a relatively comprehensive restoration record. The only thing that could make it more so, is photographic evidence of the process…

Oh wait, here go; there are also a number of photographs of the E-Type during the various later stages including the paint spraying and finishing processes. These provide detailed imagery of the exacting lengths gone to in order to get the car to its current stunning condition.

Another invoice details the body works, which was carried out by Bill’s Classic Car Restorers of Frankton, Rugby. Dated July 25 2019, it’s for a grand total of £15,912.00.

Finally, you’ll also find a Jaguar ‘E’ Type Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook.