So after admiring it in his 20 car garage https://robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/20-car-garage-mahal-even-comes-with-a-home-2884271/ for over 4 years he decided to sell it and I was there at just the right time. It was 2011, the 50th anniversary year of the Jaguar XKE Roadster. I had lusted over this car all my life. I had it shipped from Riverside Ca to my home in South Carolina and immediately started driving & showing it. We drove it first to the Chicago 50th anniversary E-Type Extravaganza and received 1st place that year. I can't count the many times this car has been judged in 1st or 2nd place.
We have shown it in many Jaguar Concours, mostly in Driven or Special Divisions. This was because of the enhancements Goldberg had made like 6" wheels/tires, upgraded coolant fan, 1" smaller steering wheel, GAZ adjustable shocks, high speed starter & brass radiator. During these past 13 years I have strived to make it a near perfect driver [1078 miles per year total now is 64,554]. I invested $100,000+ in additional restorations by Muncie Imports including an engine makeover and refinements like AP racing clutch, Jet Hot manifolds, 3.54 to 3.07 ratio differential, retracting seat belts & discrete LED lighting. I am happy to report that there are zero fluid leaks which is rare for any car, especially a 57 year old Jaguar E-Type.
Because I am soon to be 84 and already own two other Jaguars, a 64 E-Type Coupe and a 2016 F-Type Coupe, it is time to start downsizing my garage. Goldberg's almost perfect 67 E-Type OTS, last of the Series 1 XKE, is the first I will let go to a fortunate buyer.....