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Year:1971 Mileage:20000
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1971 Jaguar XKE (E-Type) Series II Roadster with parchment interior and regency red paintwork. Original engine, body, and 4-speed gear box, documented by Jaguar Heritage Certificate, are included with sale.

Everything works. This car needs nothing. If you are looking for a project car, look elsewhere. Buy this car and drive it with confidence across town, or even across the country. This car has never seen snow. In fact, I do not even drive it on cloudy days. All the rest of the time, it is secured in my garage.

When I was 16 years old in high school in Connecticut, a classmate friend told me that his father’s job was relocated to California. Initially the friend refused to relocate, since all of his friends and life memories were local. As a bribe, the dad bought my friend a new Jaguar XKE convertible to drive across country. Two things happened: (1) I never saw my friend again and was jealous about the car he just received, and (2) I knew that someday I would get a Jaguar XKE convertible just like my friend received.

I purchased this car 3-years ago satisfying my 50-year desire to own a Jaguar XKE convertible. After a considerable search, I finally found this car with low mileage (18,300 at time of purchase) and an excellent unmolested body condition. Prior, the car was in storage for 30 years. I bought this car from the Canadian Restorer who replaced all the wear and fabric items (belts, hoses, battery, tires (Michelin), seats, visors, etc.). I have all the receipts which will be provided with the sale. This XKE now has 20,000 original miles. I drive it weekly, so final mileage might be slightly higher. I will provide the last two titles/registrations which document the mileage by motor vehicle departments.

All steering and suspension items were replaced. Only two metal items were replaced following storage: (1) the bottom of the heater box which was replaced with a reproduction repair panel, and (2) the battery tray which was replaced with a stainless unit.

The phenomenal body condition of this car is what you want when buying one of these beautiful cars.

The glass on the car is all in excellent shape. The doors, trunk and bonnet line up nicely. They open and close with ease.

This car has original chrome, glass, and drive chain. There is no body filler anywhere. Car is as straight as an arrow (see photos). The car has like new Michelin 185X15 tires with the new spare tire mounted on an identical Dayton wire wheel.

This car was undercoated by Ziebart the day it arrived off the boat from the UK. There is no rust anywhere - PERIOD.

The paint is a re-spray from about 10 years ago. The paint does have some minor blemishes, so please take time to look at the pictures carefully. I estimate it is an 8/10 concours, which is outstanding for its age.

This car has original Freon-12 factory air conditioning. An extra container of Freon-12 and appropriate hoses/gauges are included in sale.

There are 78 more pictures available on photo bucket. You hold the CTRL key and click to active the link at http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/patnbob/slideshow/

The car has won many awards at local car shows and really is a very exceptional car.

Here is a summary of the restoration work to bring the car back to life, following storage.

Interior:

·      Installed complete new interior and dash board cover

·      Installed new sun visor chrome

·      Replaced all instruments and switches

·      Installed all new weather stripping and window rubber and felt

Fuel System:

·      Refurbished and cleaned the fuel tank, fuel pump, carburetors, fuel sump, fuel filter, and hoses

Cooling System:

·      Installed new radiator (rebuilt unit - original not available), new radiator fan, new thermostat switch

Engine Compartment:

·      Installed all new engine hoses, clamps, and belts.

·      Installed new engine weather stripping

·      Installed new Lucas battery

Brakes:

·      Installed new brakes including calipers, discs, brake cylinder and servo, clutch master

Suspension:

·      Installed all new suspension, bushings, ball joints, tie rods, and steering rack.

·      Installed 5 new Michelin tires

Engine Electrical:

·      Installed new plugs, capacitor, rotor, several relays

Radio:

·      Installed proper fitting radio with side speakers, iPOD connector, speaker jack, and SD card slot (I will include an SD chip with all 1970s and 1980s music).

·      Installed new power antenna

Trunk:

·      Installed new truck coverings

Body:

·      Installed new side emblems

Convertible Top:

·      This was new when the Canadian restorer bought the car three years ago (see photos)

Documentation:

·      Sale includes all the receipts for the above work as well as users’ manual and service manual, lubrication chart, and factory wiring booklet

·      Included are prior titles and registrations

Status:

·      This a totally restored car the drives perfectly - everything works

·      Engine and transmission operate like factory new

·      Cylinder compression is within 5 lbs of each other (all measure 160-165 psi)

Numbers:

The numbers on this 1971 Jaguar E-type Series II 4.2 Roadster, documented on its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, are as follows:

·      Chassis Number: P2R14242 (front frame rail)

·      Engine Number: 7R13502-9 (on block and engine head and flywheel)

·      Body number: 4R9027 (on rear under license plate)

·      Gearbox number: KE15902 (on top of gearbox)

The under carriage is untouched and in perfect condition other the normal light grime of a car with 20,000 miles on it.  There is zero, zero, zero corrosion anywhere.

What you are buying is a totally restored car that drives perfectly and needs nothing. The engine and fully synchronized gear box could not operate better. I want to make the point that many XKE series II cars can be purchased for under $50,000 but I can assure you that you will be spending much more in getting them into the condition of this car.  The NAPA Guide prices this car as follows:

http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1971/Jaguar/XKE-II/2-Door-Roadster/Values

 

 

Original
MSRP

Low
Retail

Average
Retail

High
Retail

Base Price

$5,734

$31,700

$64,700

$98,400


XKE Air Conditioning

 

$750

$950

$1,250

TOTAL PRICE:

$5,734

$32,450

$65,650

$99,650

Since this is a private sale, your final price should be significantly lower that the dealer price.

You will find very few cars in the incredible original body condition of this car. This car was produced within months of the end of the series II production (see photo of build plate). If you want your dream car and don't want to spend the time and money fixing her up then this is the one for you. If you love restoring these cars then it is not the car for you as you will have nothing to work on.

I understand that it is difficult buying a car sight unseen (other than photos) so I hope that I have described her with credibility as to what to expect. You are encouraged to inspect in person at any time, or hire an inspection service if time and distance dictate.  This is part of my private car collection. I want this car to go to someone that will love it as I have.

This amazing car is sold as is but please take time to read my 100% feedback and bid with confidence.

To protect the integrity of the eBay bidding process, we will not accept a bid from a potential buyer with an eBay feedback score of less than 12, unless prior arrangements have been completed.

Serious bidders are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this Jaguar XKE Convertible. We welcome and encourage an inspection, and will make every effort to be available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or his agent.

Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Shipping can be arranged to any destination in the world.

We will help your shipper with access and arrangements. To help estimate the shipping cost, we are located about 30 miles southwest of Tampa FL.

There are no dealer fees or other charges.

Full payment is required prior to pickup or shipping. We can accept cash, wired funds, or a cashier's check.

Please feel free to email any questions or offers to me. Thanks for looking at my listing and good luck bidding!

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