2016-11-22 11:14:58 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/22/16

s1346.photobucket.com/user/tiga78/library/Jaguar%20XKE%20FHC%20Series%20I

Since being disassembled to the point shown in the photos, the car has moved a few times and passed through at least two owners. To that end, a few pieces have likely gone missing over the years, but it appears mostly complete. All parts included are shown in the photos; if it's not in the photos, please assume it is missing and not included.

Serial Numbers

From the research that the current owner and I have done, the car appears to have matching numbers on all pieces identified on the data plate, with everything falling in the proper range for a Series I. See the included photos of all numbers listed below.

Chassis Number (present on data plate, and stamped into square front frame next to RH wheel): 1E33053

Body Number (present on data plate): 4E24454

Engine Number (present on data plate, front of cylinder head, and right-hand side of block): 7E9259-9

Gearbox Number (present on data plate, and stamped on flange of transmission case): EJ8942

HD8 SU Carburetor Numbers: AUD 227F, AUD 227C, and AUD 227R

Smiths Gauge Model Numbers (on faces of each gauge - the suffixes on the fuel/oil/water gauges were tough to read with the gauges mounted and are my best guess):

Speedometer: SN 6322/29 1312

Tachometer: RV 7414/06 X-100 2-1

Fuel Gauge: BF 2200/09

Oil Pressure Gauge: PE 2300/07

Water Temp Gauge: BT 2200/03

Body

The body appears to be quite solid. Previous owners look to have began with some sanding and minor bodywork in preparation for a respray that was never completed. It looks like the sanded-down paint is likely original (original color appears to be the British Racing Green on the rear hatch). Current owner and I have not noticed any rust through on the body, in the floors, or in the front subframe tubes. It appears as though the rear wheelwells and lower door skins have had bodywork, and there is some primer on the rear chassis (see photos of underside in Photobucket gallery - I am not sure how much of the rear chassis/rear floor panels have been replaced). The worst piece body-wise is the original bonnet, which is included in pieces but quite rough. It would probably be restorable with a fair bit of effort, and its Triplex glass headlamp covers and trim pieces are in good condition. Also included is a second bonnet from a later series XKE in good condition; current owner was planning to purchase a conversion kit to convert the better late-model bonnet to covered headlamps, but that decision will now be up to the buyer and how original they want the car to be.

All glass is intact.

Mechanicals

Current owner believes that the engine was rebuilt in the early-'90s, and was told that in the process received a brand new factory crankshaft, new bearings, new pistons, timing chain, etc., and that the cylinder head was also rebuilt. While there are no invoices to substantiate this, the condition of the head and pieces in the engine visible with the head off seems to support the claim. Having said that, the engine and head spent some time in poor storage before the current seller bought it, and there is some corrosion on exposed surfaces. It is likely that a teardown and some resurfacing can resolve this. Rotating assembly does turn by hand.

Transmission does not appear to have been taken apart, and its condition is unknown. Brakes, clutch and steering/suspension have not been inspected, so a full restoration should be expected (and it is missing a couple of shock absorbers). Previous owner told current seller that the differential was taken apart, refreshed and reassembled (but again, in the early-'90s).

Interior

Interior is relatively complete and appears original save for the seat covers and console lid, which have been reupholstered (but the original leather seat covers are included). The seats, door cards, dash top, rear hatch upholstery and headliner are not torn, and might be serviceable for a driver with some careful refurbishing. It would all need recovering/replacement for a restoration. Smiths gauges and original switchgear are all intact. Radio and its console are loose, but included

Wheels / Tires

Current owner was told that the wire wheels were reconditioned and new Dunlop tires mounted in the early-'90s. The tires still have their stickers on them.

Inspection: The car is located in a storage building slightly outside Winnipeg, Manitoba,

2016-12-16 14:41:34 | pauls writes:

Car returned to ebay 12/16/16
www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Jaguar-E-Type-Fixed-Head-Coupe-/252684069740
Auction ended at $32,000 after 1 bid, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $31,105 after 22 bids.

2017-02-21 11:28:18 | Florian Seidler writes:

The car is for sale on Mobile.de with a location in Spain
Can anyone confirm if that could be possible or is it a scam?
Regards

2024-09-11 05:03:57 | JD Classics - Workshop writes:

Car now at JD Classics in Chelmsford - under restoration