2015-09-07 07:34:35 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/7/15

www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-/171922786803

Opening bid US $5,000, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction. Seller riptide-42, Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Sellers description:

Previous owner started to fix up, put in 383 chevy stroker with chevy auto trans. the interior was removed to get redone but never happened. I picked it up to finish as a retirement project, that didn't work out. selling it to get my money back, still think it would make a great non chevy-non ford custom. I have the interior at the house. the wheels clean up nice,but its been sitting.

2025-01-30 15:43:16 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '24

auctions.doreandrees.com/catalogue/lot/51efc16ca85e264a65d92ef7c66b7539/ad74375b ...

Auction description:

Autumn Classic, Castle Combe, UK

21 September, 2024

Lot 15 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe

Registration Number: KNT 155E

Chassis Number: 1E76947

Recorded Mileage: c.500 miles since restoration

- Under 500 miles since concours standard restoration

- Uprated engine with genuine D-Type cylinder head

This remarkable example has been treated to a painstaking restoration in the last few years, with under 500 miles recorded since its completion. First delivered in December 1966 via Jaguar Cars of New York, this early 2+2 was repatriated into the UK in the last few years as a suitable basis for full restoration. 

The work was commissioned to award-winning restoration specialist Bridge Classic Cars, under the instruction to prepare a car for reliably traveling from the owner’s English to European homes, in comfort and at speed. The body was stripped to a bare shell, new panels let in where necessary, the shell prepared and then finished as original. The engine was stripped and uprated by renowned racing engine builders Scholar Engineering. An original D-Type cylinder head was acquired, ported and fitted with Kent camshafts, also uprated Mahle pistons added to a reground and balanced crank. The triple carburettors were rebuilt and polished before marrying them to the engine for bench testing. Usefully, 123 electronic ignition is now fitted. This work is supported by a separate bill for £7,634. 

To improve cooling/heating a larger capacity aluminium radiator and heater matrix were fitted, and breathing enhanced by a full stainless steel exhaust system. The interior was completely re-trimmed in soft black leather, with a new headlining. Seventy-two spoke stainless wire wheels dress each corner of the car, fitted with Pirelli Cinturato tyres. All chromework has either been re-chromed or renewed, the lighting system has been upgraded to halogen, with new rear lights.

To keep the cabin cool, a Clayton Classics air conditioning system has been installed. The radio part of the centre console has been modified with additional vents to improve airflow. Instead of a radio, a hidden amplifier has been fitted, allowing music to be played through discretely located speakers via Bluetooth or a headphone jack socket (usefully doubling as a hands-free phone system). All dials were refurbished, with either new or reconditioned interior switches.

Finished in its original colour specification of Black with a matching Black leather interior, this beautifully restored and nicely upgraded example is offered complete with a photographic record of restoration, UK V5C and Heritage Certificate.