2010-03-14 10:43:37 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 3/14/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-OTS-1962-Jaguar-XKE-Series-1-OTS- ...
Current bid $45,000 reserve not met, 1 bid 6 days left in auction. Complete VIN on this car is J62877438. Mileage 67k.

Sellers description:
1962 Jaguar Series 1 OTS – Factory Hardtop.

I acquired this car from the original owner. It was bought from Long Beach Jaguar July 31, 1962. The original 1962 DMV paperwork comes with this car. This car has always been in Southern California. The body has zero rust or corrosion anywhere. This car had been sitting on 4 flat tires in a garage in San Diego since 1980 when I got it. The owner lost 1 of the knockoff nuts and there she sat for 30 years.

This Jaguar came from the factory with the removable Jaguar hardtop only. There is no soft top. The rear plexiglass on the hardtop is clouded with age but is still clear enough to see thru from inside the car.

This car is very original. The owner told me that the engine or transmission has never been out or apart on this car. I have tried to keep it as original and un-restored as possible.

Here are the numbers on the ID plate. Car # 887438--- Engine# R5861-9 Body# R4013 ---Gearbox# EB5017JS ---- The small plate # is J62 . The head # is R5861-9

Here is what I did to bring it back to roadworthiness.
4 new knockoff nuts from Moss Motors The owner lost 1.

4 new Tubes, Liners and Original size Red Line Tires from Coker. Rebuilt clutch Master and slave cylinders. Rebuilt the brake system. Carburetors rebuilt by British Heritage Motor sports of El Cajon. New water pump, New hoses, recored the original radiator. New fuel pump. Changed all fluids.

The original bumpers have been rechromed – They were pitted pretty badly.

Car was repainted to original Jaguar Gunmetal Grey by Wes Neely paintworks. The original paint was just too faded to bring back.

All electrical components work properly. All gauges work except the tach. The tach is good but the engine tach generator is not functioning.

This car runs smoothly thru all the gears. The tranny shifts clean and is quiet. The car tracts dead straight on the open road and is a joy to drive. I have put about 500 miles on the car since I have owned it. It is currently registered and insured in California.

This vehicle is 48 years old. There are no warranties or guarantee associated with this sale.

This car is located in Imperial Beach CA.

2010-03-29 10:05:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/29/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-OTS-1962-Jaguar-XKE-Series-1-OTS- ...
Opening bid $49,000, no reserve, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $48,900 reserve not met after 10 bids.

2010-05-16 07:09:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/16/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Series-1-OTS-1962-Jaguar-XKE-Series-1-OTS- ...
Opening bid $45,000 reserve price not met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2010-05-18 22:32:38 | sam writes:

auction finished early, car belived sold for around $55K approx.

2010-05-19 10:41:48 | pauls writes:

Sold for $48,000, reserve met. 2 bids.

2010-08-31 07:59:47 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/31/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-OTS-1962-Jaguar-XKE-Early-Series-1-Convert ...
Current bid $37,900 reserve not met, 14 bids 5 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Mooresville, North Carolina. 76k miles.

Sellers description:
Early 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster complete with original lightweight factory hardtop. Highly original matching numbers XKE in stunning Opalescent Gunmetal Metallic with black interior, carpeting, and soft top. currently 67,742 original miles.

One California owner until 2008 when new Coker 3/8" Redline tires were installed, all maintenance addressed, and all fluids were changed. One professional respray to original factory color, including factory hardtop, in April 2009 by Wes Neeley Paintworks in National City, CA. New tires, OEM dash, clutch master and slave, rebuilt brake system and carburetors, water pump, hoses, recored radiator, and new fuel pump.

Runs and drives comfortably, fast and reliable, smooth quiet transmission, and plenty of power. Continuous paperwork ownership back to CA registration July 31st, 1962 and outstanding condition throughout. Complete with originally optioned hardtop, wire spare, original jack, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, "E" Type maintenance chart, all receipts and invoices, complete Jaguar 3.8 Service Manual, Owners workshop manual, E-type operating, maintenance and service handbook, and Porter's originality guide. Freshly serviced and Jaguar Club member owned.

Car, engine, body, and gearbox numbers all original per Builders Plate and Heritage Certificate.

2010-09-20 07:53:11 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/20/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-OTS-1962-Jaguar-XKE-Early-Series-1-Convert ...
Current bid $10,100 reserve not met, 6 bids 5 days left in auction. Buy it now price $80,000.

Previous auction ended at $66,107 reserve not met after 32 bids.