2003-01-07 20:37:48 | Peter Normington writes:

Car has covered headlights which is not expected given the bulid date. I have owned it for four years, it was a birthday present from my wife

2011-05-19 09:36:58 | Pekka T. writes:

Yes, and also build date is most likely 7 November 1967, not " 7 November 1969" as that would be more logical with the date of dispatch and then fact that in 1968 they started making the Series 2 cars already in late summer. Cheers!

2011-09-01 07:03:58 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/1/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XKE-convertible-covered-headlights-Series-1-5-/250882990 ...
Current bid $30,000 reserve not met, 1 bid 4 days left in auction. Buy it now price $50,000. Note; listed as 1E16536.

Sellers description:
Very nice driver in very good mechanical condition with many upgrades Engine rebuilt with new drive shaft and new cam shafts. Less than 10,000 miles on the rebuilt engine. Upgrades include: new frame members, new aluminum radiator and new high capacity fan, Mallory optical distributor, spin-on oil filter conversion, Wilwood brakes on front wheels, adjustable shocks front and rear, new fuel pump, rebuilt transmission. Triple SU carburators. California/Arizona car little rust mostly under battery housing. Speedomter broken when I purchased the car nine years ago so real mileage unknown. All numbers match and I have the certificate validating that number match. Tools including original jack are included along with owners manual and mechanics manual. Some spare parts are included along with special tools. Car is in the Phoenix Arizona area.

2012-01-13 10:30:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/13/12
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-E-type-convertible-looks-like-67-/250972100725
Opening bid $42,500 reserve not met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.
Previous auction ended at $30,433 reserve not met after 3 bids. Same location.

Sellers description:
This '68 looks like a '67 with covered headlights and triple SU carburetors. Always an Arizona/California car with limited rust. Numerous upgrades to make this car a reliable driver include: new front frame members, Wilwood brakes, adjustable shocks front and rear, rebuilt engine, spin-on oil filter, new aluminum radiator and fan, mechanical oil gauge. Engine rebuild includes new cam shafts, new drive shaft and other upgraded parts. Documentation is available for all repairs. All numbers match based on heritage certificate which is included. Exterior is Olde English White in good condition with original interior. Top in good shape, seldom used. Current owner has had the car for over 12years. there is less than 10,000 miles on all upgrades.