2014-06-09 15:20:29 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

2015-05-31 18:10:43 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

2013-03-21 19:22:24 | Lofty writes:

Car hasn't been driven since 1978, and stored in a heated space.

2014-06-07 06:54:40 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/7/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-OTC-Roaster-1968-Jaguar-XKE-S1-OTS-4-2L-/23125201 ...
Opening bid $38,000 reserve not met, no bids 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 OTS 4.2 Litre.

It is a "survivor" car with 21,281 original miles. It has been kept in heated storage since 1987 with no rust and is a very solid example. Purchased as a 2 owner car in 2011, with the previous owner enjoying it since 1971.

Here are the builder's tag numbers, and all units/chassis bear these numbers accordingly:

Chassis No. 1E 17492
Engine No. 7E 16836-9
Gearbox No. KE 764
Body No. 4E 9556
Paint British Racing Green
Top black
Interior black leather
Date of Manufacture March 19th, 1968

Work performed within the last year;
New battery and original alternator rebuilt
Entire brake system gone through, flush and bled system
One fuse box replaced due to bad fuse clips; kept the original
Fluids all drained and replaced with specific grades as required
Leather conditioned
Brake reservoir cap/level indicator (1) replaced; kept original
Check valve clearance, all good, no adjustments necessary
All front end inspected, all serviced and in good condition
Fuel tank and system cleaned, both carburetors full rebuild, needles adjusted for standard pump gas
New complete stock exhaust system
Electrical system gone through, all works well

The car has been driven 962.3 miles since work was performed. Whether driving in the city or on the highway it ran without a glitch. No over heating,
all gauges functional and true to their readings. Drives straight and solid, and it brakes straight.

Also the car received a full paint job in 1987 it's original color of BRG, seemingly due to the right front being "tapped". Under close exam it was minor. The "new" paint shows a patina of 27 years. It was never wet sanded until recently, with 2500 grit, and it's quite nice. Given the fact all else is original it works well with the aesthetics of this car.

What the car needs;
#1) Tires, we did not change them, and they hold air well enough to drive/store it, but are suffering from dry rot. Purchaser can decide on black, white or red line tires to their liking.
#2) An original jack, the companion wrench, and tool kit.
#3) The "motif" bar in the bonnet's center.

Other notes to point out;
The top fits well.
All glass is very good, interior is in great shape, and the rubber and seals are good original condition.
Factory seat belts are in working order. Door locks, hinges, window regulators all function as new.

This particular car can be driven as shown here, or exhibited with pride in "survivor class" at any classic car show. I enjoyed driving it, top down and all, but other projects prevail.

2014-08-05 07:32:59 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/5/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-Detailed-Ad-150-Pics-10-min-Video-Only-2 ...
Car has a buy it now price of $74,000 for 9 days. Still in Chicago but different seller.

Previous auction ended at $61,100 after 34 bids.

New sellers description:
For your consideration is this very original, solid, and well sorted 1968 Jaguar E-Type Open Top Sports (OTS), "roadster", that has traveled only 21,500 miles. This E-type retains its original numbers matching 4.2L engine (picture provided), matching four speed manual transmission, body panels, and British Racing Green paint color (document confirming provided). This example could be enjoyed as is, as an original example presentable driver with patina or be a great investment vehicle.

Exterior:
The paint on this E-Type is the original dark and proper British Racing Green color. This is verified by a correspondence with the prior owner and Jaguar (see the photograph of the document), as well as evidence throughout the vehicle such as the trunk floor and door jambs being green. The vehicle received one repaint during its existence, 25+ years ago, which now exhibits areas of crazing, chips, and other patina. This paint job must have been very high quality as it is very smooth, deep, glossy, and lacks amateur type flaws such as fish eyes, runs, orange peel, waviness, and over spray. Notice the paint gauge in the pictures which shows the paint is not super thick nor are there many layers on this vehicle. Notice the picture with the Jaguar book next to the car. The quality of the reflection is impressive. The video shows that the finish overall does shine nicely. The British Racing Green color is of course attractive. But as stated, there unfortunately is a significant amount of crazing and at this point puts the quality of the finish in "driver" category. When the car is driving down the road, or when about 10 feet away, the finish looks quite presentable. This E-type could still be driven and greatly enjoyed as it is with its current finish but to be show quality it should receive a repaint. Due to how straight and solid this car is, it makes an excellent candidate for a repaint or to preserve in its current condition.

The body of this E-Type is in impressive condition, as expected for having traveled only 21k miles. It is incredibly straight. The gaps and fitment of panels are excellent. The doors open and close with ease. It is amazingly and originally solid. All body panels are believed to be original and lack evidence of rust repair. Rockers are super solid all around. Wheel well lips are excellent. Notice the pictures with the magnet on different body panels. It pulled very strongly. Door jambs, trunk floor, floor boards, and etc. are impressively solid throughout. Both floors are original and excellent. The top of the driver side floor had typical very minor surface corrosion and received some primer to stop further oxidation. The underside of this Jaguar is impressively dry and straight with what looks to be its original texture intact. This truly is an amazingly solid and original body worthy of being considered investment quality.

There are only about five dings over this whole vehicle, which are very minor and most are not able to show in pictures (passenger door, driver door, trunk lid, driver fender, and passenger quarter panel). The sheet metal lacks the waviness that poorly restored or vehicles with filler exhibit. The panels are so straight and smooth. The convertible top's back window has significant aging and should be replaced. The glass throughout is in very nice condition. Chrome throughout is very presentable with some typical minor pitting for the age. Front passenger chrome bumper piece is new. Lenses overall look good. Headlights are new and one Lucas headlight is included with the car. The wire wheels are very presentable and lack significant oxidation. A couple of the knock offs have some chrome peeling. The center bar that houses the logo, the "motif", is not present. The underside of the hood is quite straight. The engine bay retains its original finishes with typical wear for the age, is presentable, and unmolested. The sub frame is in excellent condition and has been inspected. Again, the body overall on this E-Type is impressive.

Interior:
The interior overall is in very nice condition and not in need of significant attention. The seats are original leather and very dry. They show typical wear as well and the passenger seat has a split on the bottom area. The seats are still usable and comfortable. The center arm rest also has the typical cracking and could use replacement. Driver side carpet is needed. Other than that, this interior is quite impressive and is original. The dashpad is excellent and without splits or cracks. The front side of the dash is also great, without peeling or splits. Gauges all look presentable. Center console/transmission tunnel area is excellent with beautiful original leather and an excellent ash tray. Chrome and trim throughout is very presentable. Door panels are excellent. Vinyl panels on the sills are nice but there is a slit on passenger side front. Glove box looks practically untouched. Speaker panels are great and not oxidized. The steering wheel is nice and not cracked. Overall a top notch very complete, and original condition interior that could be greatly enjoyed as is or receive a few minor upholstery pieces.

Mechanical:
This E-Type has received significant professional mechanical attention recently to make it a very enjoyable vehicle to drive. This E-Type had two prior owners and from 1987 until four years ago was stored inside a temperature controlled facility. Since being purchased by the current owner, it has received thousands of dollars' worth of parts and maintenance (with receipts, as pictured). This work was completed professionally by Ajax Restorations. They of course inspected the vehicle throughout as well. Significant recent maintenance includes:

Engine tune up
Rebuilt distributor
Valve clearances checked and within specs, valve cover gaskets
Cooling system flushed
New exhaust
Brake calipers and master cylinder rebuilt (original casting remains for proper #'s)
Suspension inspected, lubed, and wheel bearings re-greased
Fluid changes throughout including engine oil, transmission, and differential
Clutch master cylinder and clutch slave cylinder rebuilt, clutch inspected
Upgraded fuse box installed, original also included

This E-Type drives down the road very nicely. The engine starts up fine and idles great. The valvetrain and other internals sound silky smooth. The carbs are well synched and the choke is not needed to enrich the mixture during normal driving. The engine runs very smoothly and accelerates with the power it should. The sound it exhibits is music to the ears. Extremely excellent oil pressure. Excellent throttle response throughout the RPM range. The 4.2L offers gobs of torque down low to cruise all day in 4th gear and revs strong and smooth through the RPM range if more spirited driving is in order. The transmission shifts very nicely through all gears without grinding whether cold or warmed up. Clunks, whines, shuttering, and other noises advertising significant wear are absent from the drivetrain. There is something wrong with a British car if it does not leak something, so this Jaguar of course drips a minor amount of oil, about the size of a quarter when sitting after being driven. The four wheel disc brakes are great and not in need of attention. No rotor warp, leaking, or other issues noticed with the braking system. The suspension is comfortable and feels as it should. In terms of mechanical attention, the most significant repair/replacement are the tires. The current ones are usable but should be replaced due to age and dry cracking. A set of redlines would look beautiful. Overall this is a well sorted classic automobile that is read to be enjoyed.

This numbers matching, low mileage, E-Type roadster offered for your consideration is an extremely solid and complete example that is ready to be enjoyed. This E-Type has been well sorted mechanically professionally and can be enjoyed as is or with some investment can be brought up to a top notch investment level. With consideration for this E-type's originality, excellent mechanical condition, low miles, higher demanded model year, and solid body, I have tried to set the asking price fairly at $74,000. Clean title in owner's name. He is the third owner, has had it four years, and is looking to downsize his collection.

2014-08-17 07:24:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/17/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-Detailed-Ad-150-Pics-10-min-Video-Only-2 ...
Buy it now price $74,000, for 9 days.

Previous listing ended with the best offer accepted but this is the same seller.

2014-09-01 08:31:34 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/1/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-Detailed-Ad-150-Pics-10-min-Video-Only-2 ...
Car has a buy it now price of $68,000 for 6 days.

2014-09-09 13:36:45 | Anonymous writes:

This car is now being advertised by nokimoautos South Carolina at less than half the price. Something seems very wrong.

2014-09-11 21:59:30 | Anonymous writes:

Anonymous,

That dealer you mentioned is a scam. They take photos from eBay and list them on their own site as if they own them.

2014-09-12 12:21:48 | Anonymous writes:

Suspicions confirmed. The Dealer was too eager to provide me with a BOS at half the price. Tried to find the web site address on Google maps. Could not find anything that looks like a car dealership. Called a neighbor: never heard of them. Website is registered to a Bob Miller in Houston.... etc...

2015-05-27 11:37:30 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/27/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-/231570906128
Car has a buy it now price of $83,500 for 16 days. Car now said to be in Houston, Texas.

Sellers description:
Annex Houston is pleased to present this 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 finished in British Racing Green with a Black Leather Interior. The is a survivor and absolutely rust free including the bolts to subframe. The car was sitting for over 20yrs until it was brought to life 2012 and the brakes got overhauled, new muffler and exhaust, rebuilt original alternator, new fuse box, differential oil was replaced, rebuilt carbs, flushed gas system, radiator flushed. The Engine had no slug and the clutch did not need replacing.

The car runs great and all the lights and gauges work properly. All original paint and interior with a great patina look. My plan was to restore the interior and leave the original paint. The cars comes with a complete interior package including a set of reupholstered seats and cloth top. Miles: 21,350 (original)

2015-06-24 11:46:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/24/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-/231602183169
Car has a buy it now price of $82,000 for 20 days.

Previous listing received no offers.

2015-09-17 04:07:50 | Steven R. Card writes:

The "sale" of this car is most definitely a scam and I fell for it. I'm now out $33,500. Person who perpetrated the crime was named James Hartwig (obviously an alias). He has a European accent. He had his own auto dealer website (www.je-autos.com) which is now shut down.
Email was "james.hartwig10@gmail.com" Telephone was 706 680-7680. Doesn't answer.

2015-10-12 13:05:56 | pauls writes:

Car returns to eby 10/12/15
je-autos.com in the listing. Buyer beware.

Previous listing said not to receive any offers.

2016-06-17 22:28:16 | pauls writes:

Car was on BAT sold On 9/17/14 For $57,500
bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-jaguar-e-type/

Auction description:
Lot #36
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Chassis: 1E17492
Classic color combination
Solid, straight and sorted
Accident and rust free
Recent comprehensive maintenance
Desirable 4.2L Roadster

2017-03-09 23:17:46 | Anonymous writes:

Car has returned to eBay, now said to be in Brighton, MI. Same photos from 2014 BAT sale. Bid to $45000 with five days remaining and reserve not met.

Item number 182481883890