2014-11-02 12:55:32 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/2/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-2-2-Coupe-1973-jaguar-xke-2-2-v-12-series-iii-cou ...
Car has a buy it now price of $36,000 for 20 days.

Sellers description:
1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 (Series 3)
$36,000
Three owner
52,100 miles
No rust - Southwest US car its entire life
Fully updated, refreshed and ready for touring

This car started life in Dallas, TX with its first owner. It was purchased in 1991 by its second owner (also Dallas) and relocated to the Phoenix, AZ area in 2007. I purchased the vehicle from the second owner's collection in January 2012. The car was in excellent physical and visual condition. It had been stored indoors for its entire life, but had suffered from lack-of-use ... mechanical systems and rubber components required adjustment, tuning and/or replacement. This work has been performed as an ongoing, rolling restoration during the course of my ownership as I accumulated 2,600 miles. At this point in time, the car is a wonderful example that is ready for daily use and I am looking for another vehicle to satisfy my automotive passion.
Before getting to the list of work, I would like to point out some items that I find notable:

The car has been repainted once (original color) ... I suspect about 15 years ago. The paint is aging very well with no notable problems ... I would call it an 8.5 on a 10 point scale. Touch up paint is also included.
The interior leather condition is excellent. I suspect that it was replaced at some point, but I do not have documentation.
The car is truly rust-free ... even the panel joints within the bonnet and at the bottom of the doors are in truly excellent condition. Further supporting this fact is that in all the work listed below, all bolts came apart easily with hand tools ... even the exhaust.
I added the Minilite wheels (new and ordered from the UK). I personally like the look as they bring back memories of many race cars of the era. More surprisingly, the wheels significantly enhanced the ride quality and responsiveness as compared to the wire wheels that were on the car when I purchased it.
The exhaust system is a brand new, fully stainless-steel system.
The air conditioning system is brand new, converted to R134A, and works fantastically.
The car passes AZ emissions ... yes, AZ (Maricopa county) requires emissions testing for a 41 year old car.
Full binder of documentation dating to the mid 2000's

The following is a list of work performed over the past 2-½ years:
Complete engine-driveline fluid and filter service
Oil & Filter change (3x)
Coolant / Antifreeze Change
ATF Change (New pan gasket)
Differential oil change
Air Filters (2 ea)
Fuel filter

Engine and engine driven accessory refresh
Alternator belts x2
Air Pump Belt
A/C Belt
PS belt
New coolant hoses (engine set)
Convert OPUS ignition system to Pertronics
Ignition Coil
Spark plugs (12 ea)
Spark plug wires
Rebuild / synchronize carburetors
Set ignition timing
New alternator
New throttle cable
L&R cam housing to head gasket seal
L&R valve cover gasket
Digital cooling fan controller
Engine mount
Full stainless steel exhaust system
Stainless exhaust front pieces (90 degree from header)
Rear exhaust hanger bracket and rubber
Muffler mounts and rubber hangers (4)

Suspension rebuild
New seals rear LCA pivots (8 ea)
Rear shock absorbers (4)
Front shock absorbers (2)
Rear subframe mounts (4)
Rear trailing arm bushing (front 2 ea)
Rear trailing arm bushing (rear 2 ea)
Lower front ball joint (2 ea)
Upper front ball joint (2 ea)
Steering tire-rod end outer (2 ea)
Steering rack boot (2 ea)
Front swaybar-to-body bushings (2 ea)

Brake system rebuild
Flush brake fluid and bleed brakes
Rear rubber brake line (1)
Front rubber brake lines (2)
Remanufactured rear brake calipers (2)
Rear brake pads
Parking brake pads
Rear brake rotors (2)
Front brake rotors (2)
Front brake pads

Driveline rebuild
Tires (4 ea) mount and balance
MiniLite alloy wheels (4 ea)
Re-seal rear differential
Rebuild transmission mount (spring, 2 end bushings, internal bumper)

Body & Seals refresh
Front seat belts (driver & passenger)
pillar door gaskets (2 ea)
pillar door gaskets (2 ea)
Quarter-window gaskets (2 ea)
3 windows (LF, RF,RR)
Fuzzy strip - inside front windows
Outside front window seal (2 ea)
Window guides (fuzzy pieces)
Hood to body seal

Climate control system
Air conditioner compressor
Air conditioner hoses (4 ea)
Air conditioner receiver-dryer
A/C hose to cabin grommets (2ea)
Air conditioner expansion valve
Converted to R134A refrigerant

Overall: The car is visually beautiful and sorted mechanically. It drives extremely well and easily blends with modern traffic and highway travel. It presents extremely well but is not a top-level concours car ... you can find those examples selling in the $80-90k range.

Other Details:
Included are several boxes of serviceable parts that were replaced during the services above.
Included are two new (rebuilt) 4-piston front-calipers from a jaguar XJS. I understand that this is a near bolt-on upgrade, but have not investigated any further.
I have clear AZ title to the car
The car is garaged at my home in Mesa, AZ

2022-06-11 11:24:58 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/e-type/2589412.html

Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar E-Type E-type Xke Series III V-12 2+2Location: Cornelius, North Carolina 28031

VIN #: UD1S74209BW

Mileage: 55,351

Transmission: Auto

Condition: Excellent

Exterior: Red

Interior: Biscuit/Tan

We are thrilled to offer this stunning 1973 Jaguar E-type V-12 2+2 Coupe. This car has only 55,351 original miles and very well cared for throughout its life. Also, has invoices going back over 30 years. A wonderful higher level driver to enjoy. More information:

This great car has just been serviced.

Only 55,328 original miles.

We have records going back to 1991.

She runs and drives beautifully.

As we understand it spent most of its life in a dry climate so there is no rust.

Matching numbers in the original color combination.

Stainless Steel Exhaust

Knock off/Hub Mini-Lite Wheels. These are not bolt on, so the new owner can go back to wire wheels if they wish.

This car is ready to go and one of the nicer Series III 2+2 cars you will find.

Price: $65,000 negotiable

2022-07-01 06:00:13 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/1/22

www.ebay.com/itm/204018056902

Car has a buy it now price of $59,000 for 6 days, same seller, location and description, motorcartrader10.