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888350

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088YAF

United KingdomBPR870A

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Record Creation: Entered on 7 November 2012.

 

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2019-12-09 19:21:49 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Car Condition was changed from Awaiting rest. to Work in progress
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Current City was changed from Lake Isabella to Henlow
  • Current State was changed from California to Bedfordshire
  • Current Country was changed from United States to United Kingdom
  • Last Seen was changed from 2012 to 2019
  • 2019-12-26 16:27:29 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: V5458
  • Engine Number was added: RA 1335-9
  • Gearbox Number was added: EJ819
  • Factory Paint Color was added: opalescent dark blue
  • Factory Interior Color was added: dark blue
  • Original Distributor was added: Jaguar Cars, New York
  • Original Owner City was added: West Lafayette
  • Original Owner State was added: Indiana
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: all syncro
  • Current Color was changed from bright red to opalescent dark blue
  • Current Interior was changed from black to dark blue
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1963
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 03
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 20
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1963
  • Factory Build Month was added: 03
  • Factory Build Day was added: 11
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was changed from 088YAF| to 088YAF|BPR870A|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was changed from United States!CA| to United States!CA|United Kingdom|
  • 2021-11-03 11:52:15 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Color was changed from opalescent dark blue to indigo
  • Current Interior was changed from dark blue to red
  • Last Seen was changed from 2019 to 2021
  • 2022-07-23 10:45:53 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Car Condition was changed from Work in progress to Rest: Nice
  • Last Seen was changed from 2021 to 2022
  • Photos of 888350

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    Interior Photos (1)

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    Details Photos: Exterior (10)

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    2012-11-05 14:58:43 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 11/5/12

    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Barn-Find-Two-Jaguar-XKE-Coupes-1963-1964-/281017202825

    Opening bid $25,000, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction.

    Sellers description:

    "Barn Find" Jaguar XKE Coupes

    One 1963 Jaguar XKE Coupe Vin # 888350

    Has been parked in the barn as pictured since 1994

    The odometer shows 32,589 I am told this is the original mileage

    It is a complete car

    The doors have the standard rust for XKE's, Failure to clean out the weep holes

    The rest of the body is straight and complete, no major rust found

    I have clear title, the same owner for 30+ years.

    Seller also selling Vin # J64890468.

    2012-11-12 20:45:40 | pauls writes:

    Car sold for $28,100 after 8 bids.

    2022-07-22 11:58:52 | Lofty writes:

    Now RHD

    2024-11-08 20:02:09 | pauls writes:

    Car now offered at:

    www.carandclassic.com/car/C1758852

    Seller's description:

    Lovingly restored at home by one of our local customers is this March 1963 ex US Series 1 3. 8 FHC. Finished in Indigo with a Red interior, the car is accompanied with an extensive history folder documenting the 4 year restoration. First distributed by Jaguar Cars New York, the original colour combination was Opalescent Dark Blue with Dark Blue interior, and the JDHT certificate states that the first owner was an R G Foote of West Lafayette, Indiana.

    Purchased in November 2019 by the current owner as a project car from a barn find, extensive restorative works have been carried out including blasting, panel and paint works.

    A full engine strip and rebuild was carried out in 2021 by XK engine specialist Nigel Boycott. Reconditioning works included alkaline dipping the cylinder block before rebuilding with new camshaft bearings, valves and tappets, balancing the crankshaft, rebuilt water pump, new fan belt tensioner assembly, new timing gears, dampers and chain tensioner. Finally, to give a better throttle response a Mangoletsi twin cable throttle system has been fitted replacing the original linkages.

    The car is fitted with the later all synchromesh Jaguar gearbox and the rebuild was overseen by Moss Jaguar which involved completely stripping the box, supplying new main bearings, needle rollers, layshaft, gaskets, seals, and 4 new syncro rings.

    The rear suspension houses a reconditioned Powrlok differential with a 3:31 ratio rebuilt by well-known specialist AJS Engineering. The front brakes have been upgraded to 4 pot calipers and the rears replaced with Zeus pistons. A Fosseway performance easy bleed kit for the rear brakes has been fitted

    All wiring looms have been replaced and electrical upgrades for added reliability include a high torque starter motor, 123 bluetooth distributor, LED lights, ignition switch relay modification, heater motor, CoolCat fan, and electronic fuel pump.

    Other upgrades that the car has been treated to is a complete stainless steel Bell exhaust system, inertia reel seatbelts, and a mechanical oil pressure gauge. Moss Jaguar sports seats have also been fitted. Finally, the car sits on a new set of 5. 5" competition chrome wire wheels with Vredestein 185VR15 Sprint tyres.

    ​The car is ready to use and enjoy and we invite any inspection. All of our cars come with a 3 month or 5000 mile warranty (whichever is the earlier).

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