2017-02-20 10:49:24 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/20/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Jaguar-XK-/132101988567
Car has a buy it now price of $75,000 for 6 days, seller carmodelguru, 24k miles.

Sellers description:
two owner (two families, three registrations) 1972 Jaguar XKE convertible. She only has 24,000 original miles. She is burgundy in color with a biscuit interior.

She is equipped with an automatic transmission, which I prefer. Today, with our compulsion for cell phones, navigation, Starbucks and laptops, an automatic transmission makes perfect sense. If you want to enjoy a classic ride, and still multitask (let's face it, who doesn't) - consider the value of the auto transmission. There are virtually only a handful of car manufacturers that even offer a manual transmission today for this reason.

I like unrestored cars. They are only original once. Therefore, I can drive them and not fret the small and occasional blemish. Which isn't to say that this car isn't very nice - but she sports mostly original paint (accident free but signs of older paint for sure). I love the patina.

My goal, when taking a car to a show, is to enter the "survivor" class. I like to see the original craftsmanship - not a highly restored interpretation. I took a Delahaye to Pebble Beach, in 2012, she too was all original. I also own a 1952 Nash Healey - again, all original.

I used to own a restoration shop - ironically enough, and did restore cars, however, primarily to sell.

As mentioned, this XKE is all original with only 24,000 miles. She is stored in my showroom. I took her out this weekend and, of course, she performed beautifully. I took my daughter with me - and she commented on how smooth the car was. In fact, everyone that drives in this car says the same. There really is no smoother engine than the V12.

I also like the 1972 because as it is devoid of the large bumper overrides (5 mph bumpers) that were mandated by Uncle Sam from 1974 on. They were a bit chunky. The 1972 avoided them. My XKE also has the optional grill override - which protects the grill when the bonnet is open. It is a but ungainly, but can be removed, of course.

I think this is a blue chip investment. As the Series I and II become insanely expensive, the V12 becomes the next best buy. She will continue to appreciate, no doubt.

She has good power too. Very torquey. A pleasure on the highway and around town. I've had no issues with overheating or poor starting. She does not smoke either and the transmission makes no whining sounds and shifts perfectly (smoothly too). There are no odd noises coming from the drivetrain.

The brakes work very well (but they too are from 1972), and the gauges all appear to be operating correctly. The bevy of toggle switches takes an engineering degree to figure out - and she DOES have Air Conditioning. The radio is aftermarket with additional speakers in the rear deck area.

Prior to my ownership, she was locally owned and purchased new by the family that sold it to me. The father bought it, then passed it to his son, then to me. Two family owners.

The car has had wonderful and careful ownership - and is coveted by me. I must part with something in my collection to continue the funding of my technology business.

2017-03-07 15:03:23 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/7/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Jaguar-XK-/132118087422
Car has a buy it now price of $75,000 for 6 days, same seller.

2017-03-31 13:21:55 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/31/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Jaguar-XK-/132143444302
Car has a buy it now price of $75,000 for 6 days, same seller.

2017-04-26 13:17:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/26/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Jaguar-XK-/132170446139
Car has a buy it now price of $75,000 for 6 days, same seller.

2017-11-24 14:45:05 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/24/17
www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Jaguar-XK/132409846116
Car has a buy it now price of $65,000 for 6 days, same seller.

2018-06-07 14:43:08 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/7/18
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-TYPE/192560577548
Car has a buy it now price of $69,995 for 19 days, seller presidentialauto, car now said to be in Delray Beach, Florida, 24k miles.

Sellers description:
VIN: UC1S20396BW
Condition: Used Clear Title
Mileage:24,322
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 5.3L V12
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Tan

2018-07-03 16:43:31 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/3/18
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-TYPE/192586978359
Car has a buy it now price of $69,995 for 20 days, same seller.

2018-07-24 14:00:24 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/24/18
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-TYPE/192606791532
Car has a buy it now price of $67,995 for 20 days, same seller.