2009-07-08 07:37:51 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/8/09
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-xke-coupe-1971-Jaguar-Series-II-Coupe-30-y ...
Current bid $5,400 reserve not met, 8 bids 4 days left in auction. 58k miles.

Sellers description:
1971 Jaguar 4.2 Liter Series II Coupe We have all heard about cars described as barn finds this particular car has been sitting in a garage for the past 30 yrs. This is a one owner car. I am listing this car for a friend and all the following info was supplied by him. He bought the car new in early 1971 he told me it was one of the last 4.2 liter Jags made, The ID Plate says the month was 8 and the year was 70. The reason for storing the car away was because he bought a new corvette in 1978 and he felt that the Jag would become a collector idem someday. The car has been stored at his mother’s house since 1978. Due to a manufacture defect the car was completely repainted by Jaguar in 1973. Everything is original other than the breaks. The only visible damage is a dent in the passenger door Here are some of the features this car in equipment with 4.2 liter straight six Air conditioning Leather Seats Cassette player Original wire wheels from Jaguar

2011-10-25 07:19:54 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/25/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-1971-Series-II-Jaguar-E-Type-One-only-16-/120798970 ...
Current bid $16,500, no reserve, 6 bids 4 days left in auction. Car now said to be in San Diego, California. 48k miles.

Sellers description:
1971 Series II E-Type. According to Porter in his book original Jaguar E-Type only sixteen Fixed Head Coupes were produced for the 1971 sales year. While this car retains its original short wheel base, it includes some unique features not found on any other Series II. These include the "Leaping Jaguar" emblems at the rear of the bonnet and the chrome surround at the front of the bonnet as well as the wood fascia surrounding a portion of the instrument panel. While not unique to the 1971 Series II it also includes power steering and air conditioning.

I am the second owner of this automobile having bought it from the original owner in July of 2009. The original owner purchased it new in 1971 and drove it through 1978 when he parked it in his mother's garage where it remained until I purchased it an had it shipped to California. While stored in his mother's garage it appears to been damaged in the passenger door by a car backing out of the garage as well as receiving a small dent in the area above the driver's side form wheel opening.

This car is nearly completely original having had brakes, tires (spare appears to be original), hoses, belts and spark plug wires and filters replaced. The original owner added a cassette player and speaker and a early burglar alarm system installed. The car was repainted by Jaguar in 1973, due to an imperfection (according to the original owner). When I received the car it had not run in 31 years. I cleaned the gas tank and fuel pump, replaced the battery filters, belts and some hoses and tires as well as the fluids. I also replaced the resonators and exhaust pipes leading into the muffler and leaving it. Once this work was done I inserted the key into the ignition and switched it on. It started right up. I have driven it less than 100 miles and it has been a pleasure to do so. I was surprised to find that I actually liked the power steering, making the car easier to maneuver.

This is the fourth E-Type I have owned and it is the most original of all of those except the one I bought new in 1970. It is capable of being a daily driver though my original idea was to cosmetically restore it, which would dramatically increase its value. I have just finished a restoration of a 1970 E-Type Coupe that has taken nearly 9 years and I just can't see starting all over.

The car has clear title and has just receive its new California registration, good through November 2012.. The car comes with its two original key sets and a key for its after market, non-functional burglar alarm. It also has it original license plates.

The interior is in very good condition and all appears to be original. All the floors, sills and boot appear original and in good condition. The only real area of corrosion appears to be the vehicle identification number plate. The numbers do match. A new plate is included, if you want to change it. All the gaps are very nice and the doors open and close flawlessly, even with the cosmetic damage on the passenger door.

The radio is original and works. Only the air conditioner (no Freon) and the clock (works some times) do not work. The air conditioner's fan and magnetic clutch do work. The power steering leaks some fluid but otherwise functions well (may need to have seals replaced).

This car is really unique and should preserved in its original condition. I believe right person could make this into a real one of a kind example of Jaguar history.