1971 Jaguar E-type on 2040-cars
Yountville, California, United States
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
The engine was completely overhauled and rebuilt in 2004. It was done by Sun Automotive in Sausalito, California
known for their excellent work on Jaguars. At that time a new clutch was installed. It is a Corvette clutch which
is a popular and practical (better) thing to do with XKEs. Instead of using a Corvette throwout bearing, they
stayed with a Jaguar throwout bearing. It will last well over 100,000 miles as long as you never hold the clutch
pedal down at a stop. Clutch in, shift to neutral, clutch out. It's a Jaguar thing. Just like the small oil leak
from the engine and transmission-not bad, just enough to leave a spot on the floor. The transmission shifts solidly
and smoothly and there is no whine or noise.
BODY and PAINT
When it was repainted it back , the body was stripped naked. From the photographs (see photo), no rust
is evident nor is there any evidence of repairs. I went over the entire body with a cloth wrapped magnet and paint
gauge looking for signs of heavy Bondo and found none. The Regency Red paint is incredible for being 30+ years old.
There is no fading, no hazing, no checking, no cracking, and only one rock chip (see video). There's chipped paint
where the hood meets the body on the drivers's side near the wiper. My guess is the hood struck a tool that wasn't
removed when the hood was closed. The paint was done by Images in Cupertino, California who are known to specialize
in Jaguars. It is the perfect color for this Jaguar. The photos, while good, do not do this car justice. The color
gives the XKE an elegant, rich, and sophisticated appearance. It most certainly stands out above all the rest. I
would have the car ceramic coated- It would be spectacular. The doors, hatch, and bonnet all open and close without
effort. Both doors need to be adjusted so that rear edge fit flush the the body- about 3/16". Same with the top of
the window frames. All of the weatherstrip is intact and in beautiful shape.
CHROME
The chrome was completely re-done at the time of restoration and is it excellent shape today. There are no
scratches, no pits, no peeling, no clouding–it's perfect.
GLASS
There are no chips in the windshield. All the glass is scratch free with the exception of the roll up windows. The
passenger side has a half inch long faint scratch. The driver side has very light scratches as a result of the
window going up and down (see video).
WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES
The wheels are Jaguar spoke and are true knock offs. Including the spare. They are 15" x 7". The chrome plating is
in excellent shape. The tires are Mitchelin X Raidials: P205/70R15. They have been on the car since the restoration
and they show no signs of cracking or bulging. However, because of their age, I would be leery about using them on
any kind of a trip. The brakes feel solid with no pull to one side. The rear rotors and pads were just recently
replaced- the front rotors and pads did not need replacing or service. The parking brake holds.
INTERIOR
The interior is a medium camel color which beautifully augments the Regency Red. It was redone following original
design with Conolly leather imported from England. None of the leather components have tears, abrasions, or stains
with only one small cut in the drivers door sill (see video). The leather is soft and pliable-another sign of how
well the XKE was maintained. The headliner is a woolen type of material and shows no sign of dirt, staining, or
burns. The sunvisors are made of the same material and are in the same shape as the headliner. They do not droop.
The rearview mirror holds position and is crystal clear. The rear luggage area appears to have never been used. The
drivers arm rest has fingernail scratches and the shifter housing’s leather is damaged (see video).
DASH/GAUGES
The dash is in good condition. There is a crack between the tachometer and speedometer. The gauges were rebuilt.
When the speedometer returned from restoration, it was set at approximately 12,500 miles. When it went to
restoration it read approximately 65,000 miles. It now reads 29,590. All of the switches work. The clock does not
work. The dashboard is in excellent condition.
DRIVEABILITY
The steering is tight, light, and crisp-there is no play. The XKE drives straight down the road and does not tend
to wander. It is a delight to drive. While driving, you know you're driving a classic-it's a wonderful feeling! You
get a lot of attention with waves, high-fives, and thumbs up everywhere you go. When ever you stop, be prepared to
answer a lot of questions about the car. This car is special even to the novice’s eye.
Included are Jaguar owners manual, Jaguar repair manual, the files containing all of the receipts, concoure judging
sheets, and info pertaining to his Dad's ownership. Three of the prestigious awards are also included along with a
car cover.
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