2002-12-21 14:52:01 | Anonymous writes:

Kensington MG Auction, Bridgehampton NY 5/25/2002. Lot #36. Report:

Very nice presentation. Excellent interior, leather and console. Carpets are nicely fitted and correct. Paint and chrome are excellent and without flaws. Pirelli P4000 radials make a logical, if not correct, choice.

2003-05-27 05:49:26 | Vincent writes:

The rebuilt of this car can be seen at : www.classicjaguar.com/875088.html
The condition seems to be rather "concours" than "nice !

2003-10-29 21:11:21 | Dan Rourke writes:

Restored to a high level by Classic Jaguar with full documentation of the restoration on their website

2004-02-15 21:49:50 | dan rourke writes:

Heritage cetrtificate verifies all #'s are original , car is better than new

2004-05-18 19:11:00 | pauls writes:

This car was offered for sale in the March '02 issue of Hemmings. Asking price $110k

2005-08-01 22:18:52 | dan rourke writes:

I have owned car since 2001 car was restored to new condition and remains in that condition with less than 1800 miles since concourse restoration by Classic Jaguar

2006-08-14 07:35:26 | pauls writes:

Car seen at Sturbridge, MA 8/12/06. The car is gorgous!

2009-11-26 10:07:50 | pauls writes:

Car to be at RM auctions 1/10
www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm

Auction description:
With thoughtful consideration of the aforementioned, we are honored to offer one of the rarest of all E-Types extant – chassis number 875088, the 87th roadster built.

This beautiful car is a matching-numbers example that has had just three registered private owners from new and sets itself apart from the majority of earlier E-types with its flat floors, outside bonnet latches and welded louvers. It was fully restored to show quality between June 1999 and October 2000 by marque specialist Dan Mooney at Classic Jaguar in Texas. A proverbial barn find, its rarity and significance warranted a complete “money is no object” restoration costing approximately $150,000. The restoration was careful to maintain authenticity throughout.

The engine had previously never been apart since it was assembled at the factory in 1961 and was completely rebuilt during the restoration. It is mated to a 1966 E-type synchronized gearbox, although the original matching-numbers unit accompanies the car in its sale. Mooney acquired the car from the first owner’s estate before beginning the restoration, which is documented in photographic detail on the CJ website. The objective was to return the car to original specification and appearance while including certain subtle mechanical upgrades that would allow the car to be driven reliably in modern traffic.

Chassis no. 875088 was never titled in Mooney’s ownership and, after its restoration, was sold to a doctor in upstate New York, from whom the current owner purchased the car. Finished in Opalescent Dark Blue with a tan top and interior, it was judged in a JCNA concours event, receiving 99.76 points. In addition to an all synchro gearbox, other modern features that did not affect the judging process included modern dampers, updated brakes, an aluminum radiator and an electric fan, fitted for reliability.

In addition to its large history file, this highly desirable, very early E-Type comes with a Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Certificate, reproduction and original owner’s manuals, restored original jack and tools (in their correct pouch) and a custom fitted leather suitcase in the boot.

These early 3.8 liter cars are among the most desirable of the breed as they represent the purest and most unadulterated E-Type with the sought-after styling of the first series. This rare example is certainly one of the finest extant, restored to show quality by marque specialists, yet eminently drivable.

2014-07-30 18:43:44 | pauls writes:

Sold for $154,000, lot 286. Automobiles of Arizona
21 - 22 January 2010