2003-08-06 15:56:18 | Steven D. writes:

Car currentl;y listed on EBay:

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Description
Item Specifics: Jaguar : XKE
1961 Jaguar XKE Series 1

Miles: 45 Doors: 2 doors
Transmission: Manual Interior: Gray - Light
Engine: 6 - Cyl. Year: 1961
VIN Number: 875366 Exterior: Gray

Options: Cassette Convertible

Vehicle Description: This Jaguar has been rebuilt from ground up. As being one of the first 500 made, a complete restoration just had to be made to preserve this classic. Actual mileage is unknown, however odometer reads 40,640. Mileage since restoration is 100 miles. Restoration completed in less than 7 years.

Vehicle Condition: Pictures will provide visual condition. Paint is a beautiful battleship gray, with dove gray interior, with new valour light gray seats. XKE wire wheels with michelin tires. Standard 4 speed transmission. This Jaguar is a beautiful sample of the 1961 XKE.

2003-08-28 21:19:00 | Steven D. writes:

Car seems to have sold after 4 bids at a price of US $25,000.00 (Reserve met)

2004-01-23 12:03:42 | pauls writes:

Info gathered with permission from: www.hendi.nl/xke/main.htm

In early 1984 a car tentatively identified as 875366 was reported to be undergoing restoration in New Jersey.

2004-02-11 13:21:04 | pauls writes:

2/11/04 found in internet ad:
www.sportscarmarket.com/toc/scm-ads.php
Apparently now located in Florida.

61 E-Type roadster, #875366, welded louvers, external bonnet latches, flat floor, matching numbers, restored. $56,000. FL

2004-06-19 08:10:25 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/19/04
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Current bid $25,700, no reserve, 3 bids, 6 days left in auction, 40k miles. This auction is based in Melrose, Florida.

Sellers comment:
A restored 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster. It has welded bonnet louvers, a flat floor, and outside bonnet latches. It is the 366th XKE imported to the United States. This is one of the most beautiful, most rare, and most collectible Jags there is. The new owner will have something very special.

Car # 875366
Engine # R2261-9
Gearbox # EB1297JS
Body # R1287

She has chrome XKE wheels and nearly new Michelin tires.
The car is a beautiful silver/gray metallic. The interior is a
gorgeous and complimentary light (dove) gray.

Vehicle Condition
The previous owner had this car rebuilt from the ground up: There is no rust. You can eat off the undercarriage sheetmetal.

The motor has been completely rebuilt and bored 40thou. with racing pistons, and the head has been completely rebuilt with all new parts.

The clutch has been replaced.

The carburettors have been rebuilt.

A Crane electronic ignition was installed as well as an auxiliary cooling fan.

The top and tonneau are almost new.

As the man I bought the car from said, "Everything on the car has been rebuilt or replaced except the gearbox EVERYTHING". (The gearbox has been inspected and found to be fine).

He spent seven years on his labor of love and put 100 miles on the car before selling it to me. I've done very little to the car except enjoy her on weekends. I fixed the gas gauge by replacing the sending unit, replaced a cantankerous fuel pump, replaced a gasket in the fuel bowl, and tuned her up. I doubt I've put 500 miles on her (the odometer does not work).

This car starts immediately every time (just hold the choke lever all the way up for a second). It does not overheat (and I live in Melrose, Florida). She does not smoke. She runs strong, sounds great, and looks unbelievable.

The previous owner installed a wooden grab handle, console, dash, and glovebox door and a great sounding radio. I thought, from a purist's point of view, that that was a terrible thing to do until I saw his workmanship. They are beautiful! All can be removed very easily and the car restored to original with no problem. He also installed Series 2 seats and had them recovered. They, of course, are not original, but they are far more comfortable. The new owner will get the original, unrestored, seats, and the car of a life time.

2004-10-03 11:10:39 | pauls writes:

10/3/04 Car is now for sale at
www.thecarnut.com/Jag61Grey.html
Car is said to be located in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Under restoration price $69,000 on completion.

Above ebay auction was ended early.

2005-05-04 10:37:14 | pauls writes:

5/4/05Car now offered at:
www.cooperclassiccars.com/cars/61JagXKEredint.asp
Cooper Classic Cars, 137 Perry St. New York, New York 10014

Sellers description:
VIN number: 875366
Gun metal grey with deep red hides

This is a very early series 1 3.8 roadster with the outside bonnet latches, welded bonnet louvers and flat floors. The body on
this car is extremely nice and rust free, as can be seen by the undercarriage photos. Paint is good but not show quality.
Chrome and glass are very nice. All gauges, switches and accessories (except clock) in working order. The interior was just restored using proper materials and patterns for a 1961 e-type. This included new wood for the seat frames and the
aluminum trim pieces for the console.

Mechanically the engine is in great condition with very good oil pressure. The compression was tested on Dec 5 and found to
be excellent .... 1=158, 2=158, 3=159, 4=159, 5=162, 6=160

$78,000