2025-03-15 08:01:00 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 3/25

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376071578167

Classified ad price £40,000, seller evoke-classics, 76k miles

Seller's description:

An original home market car

Originally owned by the Moores (Littlewoods family)

Engine and gearbox rebuilt

Owned by our vendor for 38 years

Located in Birkenhead, Cheshire CH49

Good Jaguar E-Types are one of the true joys of classic motoring. Later Series 1 cars like this one are arguably the most sought after. They are practical and useable. The larger 4.2 litre XK engine is matched with a later synchromesh gearbox which is easier to use and makes for much improved driveability. Age hasn’t diminished this E-Type’s appeal, it still has the ability to stop passers-by in their tracks.

History and background 

The original buff logbook tells us:

This is an original home market car

First registered 10th March 1967

The first two owners are listed as Littlewoods Mail Order Service Ltd

The next owner was Mrs Moores

Our vendor acquired the Jaguar in 1987 and has spent significant sums during his ownership, on the engine, gearbox and other mechanical items

He told us: “The person I purchased this Jaguar from, kept it for use by Harlech TV. I’ve owned the Jaguar since 1987 but for the last 15 years it has been used very sparingly, run locally to keep moving parts free”

The recorded mileage is approximately 76,500 miles.

Given its low usage over the last fifteen years we would suggest the winning bidder has the Jaguar transported

Mechanicals

The clamshell looks clean

Triple carbs

Various ancillaries look new

Our vendor told us:

“It has new P6 Tyres

Stainless Steel Wires

Within the past 100 miles (10 years) the gear box has been rebuilt

New clutch

The carbs have undergone a total rebuild

Kenlowe fan installed

All brakes renewed

The engine was fully rebuilt fifteen years ago”

Inside

Inside, this Jaguar E-Type is in good original condition. With some elbow grease and the help of various treatments, such as Connolly leather treatment, it could be outstanding. 

Original black leather

The soft, supple Series 1 seats are a pleasure to sit in

The seats are comfortable and functional

The door cards, carpets, mats and headlining are in good condition

The steering wheel, gear lever, instruments, dials and controls all look equally good

The Smiths dials, controls, vast bank of switches, combined with that smart three-spoke sports steering wheel deliver a brilliant classic car experience. 

Unusually, the dials are strikingly clear with little signs of ageing. Additionally, all the original rocker switches look the same, with the original factory descriptions still legible.

The original radio has been replaced. 

Our vendor told us 

“All original parts that have been replaced, have been kept should they be required. MOT certificates kept and receipts for parts have been kept. Missing parts are; 1 window sun visor & battery clamps.”

Outside

There is some snobbery about the 2+2 styling, mostly by people who’ve never driven or owned one. They are unmistakably an E-Type. More importantly the extra space means anyone can climb in and out, and they are much more practical for everyday use. Ignore the snobbery.

One thought that might cross your mind when buying any E-type is the toll the British summertime inflicts. 

Our vendor tell us that this Jaguar “has never been kept outdoors since it has been bought” he goes on, “the body work has a few spots / marks as expected but nothing major”. The images supplied by the vendor do support this. It does look very smart and clean.