2010-10-23 07:54:13 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/23/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-4-2-Jaguar-XKE-1969-Convertible-Roadster-P ...
Current bid $17,876 reserve not met, 10 bids 5 days left in auction. 96k miles.

Sellers description:
This 1969 convertible has been my pride and joy for the last 12 years. As I have recently retired and am getting older, I simply cannot give her the attention she deserves. I am looking for a car enthusiast who can appreciate the beauty and prestige of the classic jag.

* Totally restored by previous owner in late eighties. 16,600k miles since then.
* All original records, receipts, description, parts used and service since 1985 through present
* Initial restoration done by Roger Worthington a well known restoration pro and included:
+ Engine transmission, crankshaft pulled and rebuilt
+ New valves, piston, headers, suspension
+ Interior, radiator, ANSA exhaust
+ Bodywork stripped, painted with chrome removed, etc. etc. etc
+ Black canvas top
+ Triple Weber performance carbs
+ Quick car

* I purchased from local owner in 1998
* In the last year I have updated or upgraded (all work professionally done):
+ Suspension
+ Tie rods
+ Ball pinions
+ All total brake system and calipers
+ Shocks
+ Muffler
+ Rear end differential bearing
+ Clutch cylinder
+ Fuse boxes
+ steering rax
+ Hoses
+ etc. etc. etc at a cost exceeding $10k
+ Carbs set at Summit Point Raceway last week (10/13/10)

Condition:
The car is in tremendous shape but yes, it still needs work. It is mechanically sound - I have driven it around town and even on longer 250+ mile trips. It is a presentable car and this is an honest evaluation. It most likely needs (in the future)

* Minor body work on lower outside
* Footwells & under heater area

2010-12-10 10:25:50 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/10/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-4-2-Jaguar-XKE-1969-Convertible-Roadster-P ...
Current bid $10,100 reserve not met, 5 bids 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $25,100 reserve not met after 17 bids.

2010-12-11 18:51:25 | Anonymous writes:

It has a 68 bonnet on a 69 car