2013-02-03 17:21:28 | Jim writes:

I have owned this car since September of 1970 @ 30K miles as a 22 YO recent college graduate, Physics and Engineering. Car has 54K original miles. 10K miles on a blue printed, refreshed and race balanced engine. Had been in careful storage since 1976. Currently undergoing a frame up resoration begun in September 2012, to original condition, and target completion is planned for June of 2013.

2016-10-18 16:00:21 | Matt writes:

Question for Jim - Was a person named Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev a previous owner of this vehicle? If so the following article in the Harvard Crimson might be of interest to you "Tutor remebers Slain King's Harvard Days"
Matt - owner of 1S71420

2017-07-27 02:00:19 | Jim writes:

Matt,

The original owner was William McKeown of Hull, MA. And the only other owner other than Myself was a young engineer that worked at Gleason Works, the gear cutting machine maker in Rochester NY. A white male of a common name that I failed to record. Or remember. I then became the third owner when the car was just three years old with 30K miles on the clock, to the best of my knowledge.

Jim.

2022-05-14 12:12:44 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-jaguar-xke-roadster-45/

Auction description:

Seller: CTTV

Location: Lenox, Massachusetts 01240

Listing Details

Chassis: 1E14298

54k Miles Shown

4.2L Inline-Six

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Black Paintwork

Black Soft Top

Brown Leather Upholstery

Glass Headlight Covers

Triple SU Carburetors

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

Polished Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Tool Kit

Manufacturer's Literature

Long-Term Ownership

Restored 2012-2022

Restoration Photos and Receipts

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #73974

This 1967 Jaguar XKE is a Series I roadster that was acquired by the seller’s late husband around 48 years ago and remained in storage from the late 1970s until 2012. A subsequent restoration was carried out over the next decade by Riter Restoration of East Rochester, New York. Work included a repaint in the factory shade of black, a re-trim of the interior in brown leather, a refresh of the brakes, and rebuilds of the 4.2-liter inline-six, four-speed manual transmission, and independent rear suspension. Features include a black soft top, glass headlight covers, four-wheel disc brakes with inboard-mounted rears, triple SU carburetors, and polished knock-off wire wheels. This XKE is being offered in Lenox, Massachusetts with a tool kit, photos and receipts from the restoration, a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, manufacturer’s literature, and New York registration in the seller’s name.

Finished from the factory in black, the car was repainted following the completion of bodywork by Riter Restorations in 2018, including cutting out areas of previous repairs on the lower rear quarter panels and replacing the rocker panels and rear taillight panel. The brightwork has been re-chromed, and exterior features include glass headlight covers, split front and rear bumpers, dual exhaust outlets, and a black soft top that was installed in early 2022. The paintwork was wetsanded and buffed in January 2022 by Donovan Motorcar Service of Lenox, Massachusetts.

Polished replacement wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-off spinners and mounted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires that were installed in 2021. Braking is through four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rears, and the car rides on Koni shocks. The independent rear suspension assembly was rebuilt by Donovan Motorcar Service in 2016, while work in January 2022 included replacing the upper control arms and lower ball joints and installing a stainless-steel brake master cylinder.

The cabin was re-trimmed with brown leather upholstery by Bassett’s of Wyoming, Rhode Island in 2019. The rear parcel shelf, transmission tunnel, and kick panels were reupholstered in 2021. The car is equipped with lap belts, a height-adjustable rear-view mirror, and toggle switches for vehicle functions.

A wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a rebuilt steering rack and sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation that was refurbished by Nisonger Instruments in 2017 and includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and a quartet of auxiliary gauges mounted in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 54k miles.

The 4.2-liter inline-six was stripped, cleaned, overhauled, and resealed by Donovan Motorcar Service during the refurbishment. The cylinder head block was bored .030″ over, the crankshaft reconditioned, the water pump rebuilt, and the pistons, rods, bearings, valve seats, guides, timing chain and tensioner replaced. Work in 2021 included repairing fuel leaks and tuning the triple SU carburetors.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, which was rebuilt by Donovan Motorcar Service during the restoration with replacement bearings, seals, and gaskets. The rear differential was also cleaned, resealed, and fitted with replacement bearings at that time. Additional work included performing rust remediation on the belly pans, replacing the front frame rails and floor braces, as well as refurbishing the rear bulkhead.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate lists the factory colors and identification numbers, along with a completion date of December 13, 1966.

2022-05-21 16:40:55 | Captain RD writes:

The high bid was $245,000, but the reserve was not met.

Car on BAT 5 / 21 / 2022