2007-05-14 07:07:36 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/14/07
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-E-SERIES-1970-JAGUAR-E-TYPE-AUTOMATIC_W0QQ ...
Current bid $2,125, no reserve, 6 bids, 5 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1970 JAGUAR E-SERIES... AUTOMATIC ... 96K.... HAVE KEYS

I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR RECENTLY FROM A DEALER IN R.I AND HAVE A BILL OF SALE ONLY... A VEHICLE THAT IS 10 YEARS OR OLDER DOES NOT REQUIRE A TITLE IN THAT STATE. SO THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE ONLY.

THE CAR IS VERY COMPLETE. IT IS NOT A RUST BUCKET. THE PASSENGER FLOOR HAS A SMALL BAD AREA AND THE REST OF THE FLOORS LOOK GOOD. I FEEL THE CAR IS VERY RESTORABLE AND LOOKS TO BE MISSING HARDLY ANYTHING. ALL WHEELS LOOK TOO BE ORIGINAL.... THREE TIRES ARE HOLDING AIR. THE BUMPERS ARE STRAIGHT AND NEED RECHROMING. ORIGINAL WOOD STEERING WHEEL IS INTACT. ALL GLASS IS GOOD. ORIGINAL CARBS ARE STILL THERE. THE CAR WAS ON THE ROAD IN 1992. I HAVE NOT TRIED TOO START THIS CAR NOR DO I WISH TOO.

2018-06-12 14:40:31 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/e-type-sii/1970/538772

Sellers description:
Year of manufacture 1970
Car type Coupé
Chassis number 1R43441BW
Lot number 3
Condition Restored
Metallic Yes
Interior colour Black
Interior type Leather
Exterior colour Red
Gearbox Automatic
Performance 245 PS / 181 kW / 242 BHP

The Jaguar on offer rolled off the production line in 1970 and was destined for the American market. It's a series 2 model, delivered originally with silver body colour and blue interior. It was sold at a British Leyland dealership in New York. The car was shipped to Poland a couple years ago with thorough restoration in mind. In the course of this undertaking, the owner decided to change the original body colour to a shade of cherry-red sourced from a Series 3 E-Type. Bodywork was thoroughly repaired; the quality of metal work is faultless. Paintwork looks tremendous and is one of the car's strong points. Interior was fully wrapped in leather with a texture similar to that of the original trim materials. The only non-standard modification is the dashboard, which is now also covered in leather (it was bare from the factory). Carpets were also replaced with brand new ones. According to the owner, most parts were purchased at renowned distributors from overseas. Car's equipment is complete and fully functioning. Moreover, the car was retrofitted with a modern stereo system. On the mechanical front, the vehicle was thoroughly restored. Engine, gearbox, brakes and suspension are faultless and the vehicle is ready to drive. It was signed off at the customs office as a vintage car to make it eligible for yellow, vintage car number plates. Its seller will issue a 23% VAT invoice.

To sum up, despite some inconsistencies compared to the original specification, this is a purebred classic car in a near-factory condition. Restoration of a vehicle of this type can take up to 2 or 3 years and may cost, not including the base, as much as the example offered for sale here.