2006-10-07 10:46:23 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/7/06
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Current bid $6,100 reserve not met, 3 bids, 8 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This is quite the rare opportunity to take home a one of a kind, well taken care of 1970 Jaguar XKE Series II, 2+2 with a Automatic Transmission with a strong 4.2L, 6 cylinder engine. Color is Racing Green with Black Interior. Purchased by previous owner in 1987 with title mileage at 36,550. Exterior and interior condition - Very Good. Always garaged by present owner. Current mileage 7440 (new speedometer) or 45,665 including mileage before speedometer changed.

****Major Service and replacements:

-Replaced original carburator system with 3 SU type HD8 spec AUDZZ7F Carburators with necessary intake manifold and air filter system.

-Rear suspension rebuilt with new spring, bushings, shocks, and sway bars.

-Differential changed from original 3.31:1 ratio to European standard 2.88:1 (limited slip)

-Speedometer rebuilt and recalibrated for new differential ratio @ 38,425 miles. Speedometer reset to 1 mile.

-Rebuilt engine @ 39,820 miles (1,380 new speedometer)

-New bearings, rings, seals, and timing chain

-Head rebuilt; new guides, valves, springs with new high performance cam shafts and porting

-New ported exhaust headers with tuned exhaust system

-Malory Unilife electronic distributor and ignition system.

-Drive shaft universals replaced

-Radio, and antenna replaced in 1988

-Interior covers (1987) and head liner (2005) replaced.

-Air conditioning unit replaced with new unit (1990)

-New Pirelli tires in 1995

* Engine: Engine fires up, runs and drove nicely on test drive
* Transmission: Still shifting nicely
* Exhaust System: Sounds good
* Tires: Good shape
* Brakes: Brought the vehicle to a proper stop
* Steering: Felt good
* Air Conditioning: Blows warm
* Front Seats: Nice shape
* Rear Seats: Looking good
* Carpet: Looks good, avg wear
* Headliner: Good shape
* Dash: Clean and looks good
* Electronics: Avg shape
* Paint: Overall this E Type is in great shape being a 70, the paint has been well kept and has a fresh coat of wax which brought out a smooth shiny finish
* Hood: Average road chips
* Sound System: Panasonic
* Seat Surface: Vinyl
* Tire Brand: Pirelli P5
* Tire Size: 205/70VR15
* Wheel Size: 15
* Spare Tire Rating: Average