2006-07-23 08:08:37 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/23/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-STRAIGHT-SIX-Jaguar-XKE-1971-Roadster-Conv ...
Current bid $15,099 reserve not met, 4 bids, 8 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
- 1971 Jaguar XKE Convertible Roadster
- One of twenty built that year
- All number match car
- Super condition
- Original "vivid red" color
- Rare "Straight 6" - 4.2 Litres - 3 Carbs (SU) engine
- Rebuilt (engine) and bored (0.010)
- Original Manual 4 speeds floor transmission
- Original 67,528 Miles
- Overall rating: 8.5/10!
- 1098Kg - 14'7" long
- Michelin XMS 185/15 Tires (85% thread left)
- Original chrome wire wheels (in super shape!)
- New brakes
- No rust on body, paint, chrome, etc.
- Floors and trunk are very solid and sane
- Very little surface rust on undercarriage in suspension area
- Excellent windshield and passenger window, some scratches on drive window
- Upholstery is in very good shape (leather)
- Dashboard is intact, no crack, no tears
- All accessories work as they should
- Added sound system (AM/FM CD - Blaupunk)
- Air conditionning (working)
- Adjustable steering
- Power brakes
- Power Steering

This Jaguar has been pampered by actual owner for the last 10 years. He is a Jaguar lover and he makes a living of restoring old english cars, especially Jag's. This is his trophy, one of the rarest Jaguar you can find, only 20 made with Straight 6, 3 Carbs, A/C and Power steering that year. Owner did most of the restoration and managed to keep fine tuned along the way.
Other than a few paint chips, bubbles and touchup (not that many) here and there, the car is in very desirable condition... no bondo, just a great survivor, ready for a new home; owner needs money for other projects and will not be interested in a trade for this one.