2008-12-04 11:11:39 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 12/4/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-69-Jaguar-XKE-Coupe-18-000-Actual-Mile ...
Opening bid $23,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1969 Jaguar XKE Coupe
18,000 Actual Miles California Car Restored to Concours!

The a/c blows cold! This Coupe is a true Southern California car.

The car has a laser straight body & no rust! The car scores in the 99’s & has won 3 best in class awards (all awards were this year). The car is true numbers matching - actual 18,000 mile car. Total restoration with photos. Under the bonnet is the inline 6 cyl 4.2L with 4-speed manual transmission. 265hp. The engine was rebuilt with only 300 miles on it. Transmission was also just rebuilt & shifts excellent! The suspension has all new rubber bushings & the car runs & drives straight. Exterior is Jaguar Signal Red with Biscuit leather interior. The interior is excellent & all like new. Over $7000 invested in the leather interior alone!

Options Include: factory air conditioning, bucket seats, telescopic wheel, tinted window, stainless steel exhaust and new Dunlop tires. The complete suspension & front end is powder coated & shows excellent! No rust southern California car excellent straight body. This is the 2nd owner since 1973 and was stored for 25 years prior to restoration. This Jaguar is Concours condition inside and out. Located near LAX airport /CA. Same family owned since 1973. Excellent history & photo tour of the restoration. The car has the Phillips radio that works.

Vin#J691R26857. No expense spared in the restoration! Priced to Sell! Rare steel wheel car from the factory! The owner history is excellent with DMV records back to 1973. The car is a true Southern California car & was in storage for 25 years with true actual miles 18223. The sale comes with the original operating /owners manual, maintance & service handbook in the original leather pouch with the plastic clear front.

All the numbers match!
Serial IR26857
ENGINE 7R7357-9
TRANSMISSION KE6723
BODY 4R22293

After the 25 years of storage the car went through a 5 year complete professional restoration. Every nut & bolt CONCOURS QUALITY

Restoration by Automobile Restorations in Downey,CA. Complete new interior “Bas Limited” Biscut installed by Collins Auto Trim. Rare factory A/C that blows cold! The car has the original Phillips radio that works.

JNCA ratings: San Diego July 20th 2008 Best in C6 Class 99.22

Los Angles Sept 14th 2008 Best in C6 Class 99.84

Inland Empire Oct 4th 2008 Best in C6 Class 99.53

2009-01-05 13:21:47 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classicshowcase.com/CUVehicleZoom.asp

2009-10-04 18:04:57 | Roland Williams writes:

Bill of Sale dated 9/21/09

2009-10-09 16:58:14 | Roland Williams writes:

I do not current have a heritage certificate. My information comes from manufacturer plate attached to the vehicle, or documentation passed on to subsequent owners. Sometimes the information is handwritten by Reynolds Buick Inc., 345 North Citrus Avenue, West Covina, CA - the original delivery dealership.

2009-10-20 13:16:27 | Roland Williams writes:

Updated information source JDHT Record31258

2010-07-12 17:25:36 | Roland writes:

Memphis Cars Italia, Exotic Italian Car Show, June 20, 2010, Best In Class (British Division)
Hilton Corporation and Memphis Cars Italia regional car show benefitting Habitat For Humanity.

This confirms the postings of the previous owner where this vehicle won Best In Class shows.......

And not only is this vehicle show quality, but has been brought to a mechanical level that can be driven anytime anywhere.....even in local stop and go traffic in the hot and humid southern U.S.

2010-07-12 17:59:36 | Roland Williams writes:

My vehicle was used in a photo used of a regional magazine of a dear friend. She saw the car and thought it would be a perfect back drop her latest Southern Bride issue.......I was very proud to give my approval to have the car photographed in her magazine...............

2011-05-24 12:47:15 | Roland Williams writes:

It's 2011 and I still own this Jaguar. I have continued to stay on top of maintenance with this vehicle. The brake master cylinder was replaced and the entire system bled. I also had a reliable mechanic in the E-Type repair business for 40 years put her on the lift and tighten everything about this monocoque bolted-on automobile. Screwdrivers and wrenches are your best friend with these cars.
I have sorted this vehicle to the point I can jump in, start her up, and take off to wherever my heart desires......

2014-01-14 15:13:34 | Roland Williams writes:

I am the third owner of this vehicle. The car has returned to California August 2013 and now resides in San Francisco, California.

2015-11-15 16:40:18 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/e-type/1789971.html

Sellers description:
Location: San Francisco, California 94122
VIN #: 1R26857
Mileage: 20750
Trans: Manual
Condition: Excellent
Exterior: Signal Red
Interior: Biscuit

Three owner numbers matching rust free California car with 20,750 original miles. Restoration completed in 2008 by second owner in Concours "Trailer Queen" quality and sorted by the current owner. Lots of information about this vehicle on "xkedata.com" including a description by the second owner and a large number of photos (VIN 1R26857). LHD, FHC, 4.2 Litre, 6 Cylinder, 4 Speed Manual, turbo disc wheels, factory a/c, Dunlop period correct tires. Everything 100% working - yes even the clock !! JDHT Certificate in hand. Sold AS-IS no warranty.
Price: $70,000 negotiable

2015-12-15 23:41:04 | Roland Williams writes:

Ownership of this vehicle changed December 15, 2015.