2005-01-22 03:03:37 | Ron.Guppy writes:

I have owned this car for 5 years it has a complete ground up except for interior which was in good condition

2009-12-16 18:09:54 | Tom Herraman writes:

I have purchased this car from Ron.
Now has Chrome Wire Wheels
Drives fantasic.

2009-12-30 19:27:48 | Tom Herraman writes:

For more on this car please visit my website www.etype.info

2010-04-13 06:19:30 | Classic Adelaide writes:

Car was entered in the 2006 Classic Adelaide by previous owner

2016-01-12 22:40:06 | Targa Adelaide writes:

Car was entered in the 2012 Targa Adelaide by current owner

2016-01-12 22:54:34 | Tom Herraman writes:

In 2014 car was given a major overhaul.
* Cooling system refurbished (modern fan added)
* Braking system refurbished (Wilwood front calipers added)
* Engine head removed and refurbished.
* Inlet manifold removed and refurbished
* Exhaust manifold removed and re-coated
* Ignition System upgraded to contactless 123/JAG-6-R-V,
* New leads & plugs
* Moto-Lita 15 inch leather steering wheel added
* D-Type gear changer added
* New Dunlop 15" Series 1 curly hub wire wheels
* New Pirelli P4 205/70R15 tyres
* New door and ignition locks

2016-07-21 22:52:11 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Jaguar-E-Type-1966/SSE-AD-4105446/

Sellers description:
For sale is a 1966 E Type Coupe 1E21373. The Series 1 4.2 FHC is often regarded as the best series to drive. Originally dispatched in 5 July 1966 to Gilman Motors Hong Kong. Despite best efforts the original owner remains unknown. The car was reportably imported into Australia in the 1980s to NSW by Ian Cummins. The car was purchase circa 2000 by South Australian Owner "Name available" from Glenelg SA who restored the car from the ground up circa 2000-2005. Originally the car was Opalescent Silver Grey, During restoration it was changed to Opalescent Gunmetal. Original black leather interior remains. The previous owner used the car in Classic Adelaide 2005 with Haighs Chocolate advertising. Current owner purchased the car December 2009 and used until 2014 when it was given a major haul including: * Cooling system refurbished (modern fan added) * Braking system refurbished (Front Wilwood front calipers added) (Original parts included) * Engine head removed and refurbished. * Inlet manifold removed and refurbished * Exhaust manifold removed and re-coated * Ignition System upgraded to contactless 123/JAG-6-R-V, (Original parts included) * New leads & plugs (Original parts included Champion bowtie plugs) * Moto-Lita 15 inch leather steering wheel added (Original parts included) * New Dunlop 15" Series 1 curly hub wire wheels * New Pirelli P4 205/70R15 tyres * New door and ignition locks Car is fairly well known to a number of E Type Mechanics in Adelaide. Car is currently on historical registration through the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia. SA Custom Plate "9600 HP" will remain with the car for the next owner (Reference to the original 1961 Geneva show car) Car can be found on the www.xkedata.com website.

Price $210,000*
Kilometres 56,000
Colour Grey
Interior Colour Black
Transmission 4 speed Manual
Body 2 doors 2 seat Coupe
Drive Type Rear Wheel Drive
Engine 6 cylinder Petrol Aspirated 4.2L
Registration Plate 9600HP

2017-04-04 00:46:02 | Tom writes:

Dec 2016 - Brake Master Cylinder rebuilt (Power Brakes Adelaide)

2017-04-04 00:47:28 | Tom writes:

March 2017 - High Torque Geared Starter Motor installed (AB)

2017-04-04 01:01:24 | Clipsal 500 writes:

E-Type displayed at Clipsal 500 Adelaide as part of Jaguar Le mans 70th Anniversary celebrations

2017-04-04 01:03:04 | Tom writes:

Center console vinyl and leather restored (Allan Smith Trimming)

2018-02-26 05:00:27 | Tom Herraman writes:

Feb 2018 - Latest Inspection by Shannons Insurance (Australia) for valuation purposes.

2018-06-15 01:37:21 | Clive writes:

Advertised for sale on Carsales.com .au 15 June 2018 asking AUD$249,500. Mileage showing on odometer: 56,427.
Seller's description: "Delivered new in right hand drive........... This example is in good condition with regular use as a driving car. The Heritage Certificate confirms this Series One was built on 13th June 1966 in silver grey with black interior and delivered new to Gilman Motors of Hong Kong. The engine block is a matching number and the head has been replaced with the more efficient Series 3 XJ. There are some other improvements and original parts come with the car. Original E-Type oil filter canister (complete) currently fitted with a XKs unlimited spin-on conversion. Original E-Type Lucas distributor and Champion leads, currently fitted with a 1-2-3 electronic distributor. Original E-Type Dunlop front brake calipers, currently fitted with Wilwood modern brakes. Original E-Type front brake dust covers not used with modern brakes. Original E-Type starter motor, currently fitted with a modern high torque starter motor. Original E-Type exhaust manifold, currently fitted with performance exhaust extractors."

2019-08-07 21:50:22 | Tom writes:

Car has a 43/14 (3.07) Limited Slip Differential.