2008-01-27 00:41:32 | jagman writes:

43,500 MILES, ON EBAY 01/08 Sierra Vista, Arizona

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SELLER WRITES: I searched long and hard for an XKE this great looking with such low miles. Then I spent much of the past three years making it run as great as it looks. Now I need another project and you can enjoy the fruits of my labor. This car has 43,500 original miles, new interior, new top, brakes and paint. She may not be PERFECT. But she is NEAR PERFECT. And the judges agreed because she just won 2nd in Class in a 450 car Arizona show. The only imperfections I am aware of are a small amount of delamination/fogging around the edges of the windshield as shown in the photo, a slight oil leak from the oil pan drain plug, and a cosmetically rough chrome wire wheel on the spare. When I bought the car from a collector dealer, it came with records showing that the engine had been overhauled at about 25,000 miles, balanced, blueprinted, and dyno tested at 325 HP. Regrettably, those papers were lost when we moved. My repairs to every system of this car are numerous. Additionally, I have overhauled the carburetors, replaced the electronic ignition, spark plugs, wires, and battery in the last six months. The tires are like new, the car runs great and the AC is cold. You would be lucky to find a collector car that looks this great, much less with the low mileage. This superb car comes with an owners manual, shop manual, car cover and more sex appeal than anything on the road today.

2024-01-13 07:07:13 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

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Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Red

Odometer 47,526 Miles

Engine size 5.3L

Auction Details

Seller Type Private

Country France

Restored to its original livery and colours

Good condition inside and out

Matching numbers car with superb 266bhp V12 engine

Rare and sought-after manual gearbox model

History recorded independently in the central XKE Data database

Vehicle has a favourable MOT with no retest

November 2023 appraisal demonstrates the true condition of the car

The 'UD' chassis prefix confirms that this OTS model, with manual gearbox and matching numbers, began life on the US market in 1973. It remained there until 2009, before returning to Europe through its current owner, who has kept it from 2010 until the present day.

It was restored 20 years ago, retaining the original colour scheme, and is now in good condition. Inside and out, the equipment is very well maintained. This is a particularly remarkable and driveable example of the ultimate GT car of the 70s.

History and documents

The UD chassis prefix reflects the origin of this car for the American market in 1973.

Registered in the central XKE Data database

Last registered on this database in Sierra Vista, Arizona in 2008

Imported into Germany in 2009, then arrived in France

Acquired by seller in 2010

We are told that the car was restored 20 years ago using the original livery colours.

VIN records show that this is a matching numbers car

This is example #1 053 of the 6,120 left-hand drive OTS Series 3 models built.

A full survey report, dated November 2023, states that "the vehicle is in generally good condition with bodywork defects to the underbody".

Condition

Car in good condition, in red livery with iconic colour combination - Restored 20 years ago and remains in good condition. - Bodywork in good condition with clean lines and good panel fit, particularly doors and boot.

Paintwork retains a nice quality, with good gloss and no visible marks

US-specific "Federalised" side marker lights fitted as specified

No visible corrosion on panels or underside

Chrome in good condition and complete, except for the front grille surround which is not fitted

Chrome spoke wheels in good condition with matching spare wheel and Pirelli quality tyres

Well maintained biscuit leather interior with matching carpets and upholstery

Few signs of use or age inside, just a few marks to note on the driver's brace

Switches also in good condition with full equipment and only light marks

Post-production radio CD cassette player fitted at a later date

Original factory fitted air conditioning to be re-installed

Biscuit carpets and boot lining in good condition with no visible rubbing, stains or marks

Door trim similarly presented with complete and undamaged fittings

Matching tan roof in good condition with clear panels and no visible damage

Original three-spoke steering wheel with leather trim in good condition

The car is painted red with biscuit trim, a popular combination that suits the E-Type's lines and elegantly accentuates the car's light chrome.

It's in good condition inside and out. We're told it was restored 20 years ago. The absence of any particular wear marks is remarkable. The panel fit and paint finish are also notable, while the stylish leather interior is factory compliant, right down to the leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel. As a US market car, it comes with the original air conditioning.

Powertrain

Jaguar 5.3-litre V12 engine developing 266 bhp

Four Stromberg carburettors

Matching numbers car verified by photographs and VIN records

Four-speed manual gearbox sought

Like the venerable XK engine that preceded it, Jaguar's new V12 was designed to perform just as well on the Hunaudières straight at Le Mans as it did down the motorway to Cannes. In road use, this famous block mainly found its way under the bonnet of the British firm's new XJ saloon, but to test it before going into production, and to resolve quality problems, it was initially installed under the bonnet of the E-Type.

In this configuration, the planned fuel injection was replaced by a quartet of more reliable Stromberg carburettors. This was enough to deliver 266bhp to the wheels. This was not much of a change from previous 6-cylinder cars, but the new engine was not really intended to provide an extra boost of power, but rather to affect the way it was delivered.

The 3 Series is revered by enthusiasts for its engine, which is one of the greatest blocks of the twentieth century. A check of the VIN records against the photographs confirms that this car has matching numbers and appears to retain its factory specification.