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Record Creation: Entered on 6 April 2010.

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2010-04-06 12:02:22 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 4/6/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Perfect-summer-evening-drives_W0QQitemZ160 ...
Opening bid $84,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1963 Jaguar E-Type OTS 3.8
Black Horse Garage offers with great pride this 1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 liter Roadster. This fantastic example of Coventry's finest is finished in classic British Racing Green over Biscuit hides and tan Stayfast convertible top. Mechanically this car, as with all Black Horse Garage vehicles, has undergone a full inspection and is very well known by us, having been in the care of our skilled staff for many years. Under bonnet detailing is to a high level, requiring only minor finishing to bring to concours level. It is a strong running and superior driving example that is ready for those perfect summer evening drives. The stylish and beautifully fitted cockpit features the sports seats and textured alloy trim that allow this car to stand out from the later series cars. The cockpit of this E-Type is a truly special place to be. This is a car to be driven and cherished by its new owner, not just parked and admired... though we would not blame you for wanting to sit and stare!

2010-05-28 07:16:51 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/28/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Perfect-summer-evening-drives-/16043900916 ...
Opening bid $65,000 reserve pricenot met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.

Previous auction received no bids.

2010-06-08 08:00:38 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/8/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Perfect-summer-evening-drives-/16044281256 ...
Opening bid $65,000 reserve pricenot met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction. Car has a buy it now price of $103,000.

Previous auction ended at $66,100 reserve not met after 3 bids.

2010-06-16 07:38:25 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/16/10
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-Perfect-summer-evening-drives-/16044561059 ...
Opening bid $65,000 reserve not met, no bids yet 6 days left in auction.

Previous listing received no bids.

2010-07-31 08:00:32 | pauls writes:

Above auction received no bids.

2010-11-01 21:32:37 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/1/10
www.blackhorsegarage.com/

2013-04-10 09:24:44 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/10/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Concourse-level-High-level-complete-nut-and-bolt-restora ...
Current bid $65,100 reserve not met, 12 bids 9 days left in auction. Car now said to be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 109k miles.

Sellers description:
This fantastic example of Coventry's finest is finished in classic British Racing Green over Biscuit hides and tan Stayfast convertible top. Mechanically this car, as with all Black Horse Garage vehicles, has undergone a full inspection and is very well known by us, having been in the care of our skilled staff for many years. Under bonnet detailing is to a high level, requiring only minor finishing to bring to concours level. It is a strong running and superior driving example that is ready for those perfect summer evening drives. The stylish and beautifully fitted cockpit features the sports seats and textured alloy trim that allow this car to stand out from the later series cars. The cockpit of this E-Type is a truly special place to be. This is a car to be driven and cherished by its new owner, not just parked and admired... though we would not blame you for wanting to sit and stare!

2013-05-02 06:18:38 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 5/2/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Concourse-level-High-level-complete-nut-and-bolt-restora ...
Current bid $50,100 reserve not met, 15 bids. 5 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $80,100 reserve not met after 26 bids.

2016-02-13 00:35:20 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:
www.harwoodmotors.com/vehicles/inventory_details.php

Sellers description:
This 1963 E-Type roadster is an early Series I car, not early enough to have a flat floor or exterior hood latches, but pretty early. It was comprehensively restored perhaps 10 or 12 years ago and collected some trophies, then hit the road, which is really what you should do with your thoroughbred. That's also my way of telling you that this is not a concours car, although it's surely a very high-quality car in every way. The handsome British Racing Green finish is really the best choice on these cars and it has the right mix of yellow in it, not a pure green but kind of an olive green that was how it was done originally. With the rocket ship-like rise in E-Type prices, there are a lot of sub-standard cars out there, rushed through a restoration to get on the market in order to capitalize on the white-hot sales environment. This is not such a car. It was restored for passion by someone who wanted the car right, and as a result, the bodywork is outstanding, with laser-straight panels and extremely good gaps, all of which suggest the underlying structure is in excellent order. The doors open and close easily, and with their featherweight design, feel almost delicate. The hood swings forward on well-oiled hinges, and the trunk lid (boot lid?) sits flush with the surrounding sheetmetal. Paint is deep and glossy with surprisingly few signs of use and the chrome is brilliantly restored with no notable demerits.

The biscuit leather interior is the right choice with the BRG paint, a handsome and completely British contrast that is skillfully done. The rounded bucket seats are another indicator of an early E-Type, as they were replaced shortly after this car was built with squared-off buckets with deeper padding and simple pleats, but these lightweight shells are so pretty, I can't imagine wanting something different. The leather is aromatic and beautifully fitted, and aside from one or two scuffs on the heel pad of the carpets and some "comfort marks" on the driver's seat cushion, it shows almost no wear. I suspect that the Moto-Lita steering wheel is a reproduction, as the spokes seem more substantial than an original, but that's all I have--a hunch. The Smiths gauges are as lovely here as in any British sports car, and they all work except the temperature gauge. A long row of toggle switches controls auxiliary functions, ranging from the interior lights to the windshield wipers, and it's one of the most distinctive features of a Series I E-Type. The crisp motion of the switches is a delight. The textured aluminum center console is correct and frames the stubby 4-speed shifter, which itself is wrapped in more tan leather. There is no radio, although all Jaguars came with provisions for a dealer-installed unit and one could surely be added here. Seat belts with Jaguar logos on the latches were added and look proper in the roadster's interior, and there's a bit of storage space behind the seats that's likewise fitted with plush wool carpets. Overhead you'll find a snug-fitting tan canvas top with a crystal clear rear window, but it's really only for emergencies, and the matching tan boot gives it a dashing look with the top down. The trunk is good for one or two small bags, but also includes a matching wire wheel and spare tire and a sisal mat up top.

Mechanically, the E-Type's 3.8 liter DOHC inline-six was well-established in 1963, and as a result, it's reliable and powerful. Jaguars (indeed, all British cars) get a bad rap in the reliability department, but that's largely due to neglect, not flaws in the design. A properly sorted E-Type like this can be driven with confidence and we've found that it's a reliable runner, always starting easily and idling well with a little choke, even when it's cold. The block is not this car's original block, but it is a correct E-Type unit, serial number RA5755-9, which dates from between March 1963 and early 1964 when 4.2-liter production started. Interestingly, it does carry its original cylinder head, serial number R61767-9, as indicated on the number plate in the engine bay. It was fully rebuilt at the time of restoration and still runs superbly, with good oil pressure and a burly six-cylinder soundtrack through a fresh polished stainless steel exhaust system. The triple carburetor setup is nicely tuned and still uses the original air intake silencer, but there's no disguising the sound of all three throats opening up to feed the fast-revving engine. The hardware and fittings throughout the engine bay are correct, including the Champion-logo spark plug wires, Lucas ignition coil, and bellows-type brake assist. The exhaust manifolds were porcelainized when it was restored, but are today showing evidence of having been driven, which is probably inevitable. More recently, it has been fitted with an upgraded aluminum radiator from Welsh Enterprises, as well as a big electric fan up front to assist the laughably delicate 2-blade original unit.

The 4-speed manual transmission shifts cleanly and smoothly (it's not an early Moss gearbox) and clutch take-up is light and progressive. The brakes are firm and confidence-inspiring, and as I mentioned, the exhaust system is recent. The undercarriage shows signs of having been driven, because this car was restored for the road, not the back of a trailer, but everything appears to be in good order. Yes, it has been driven, so don't expect perfection, but you also won't have to worry if you're motoring along and splash some water underneath. And always remember that a Jaguar that has been exercised properly is generally going to be healthier than one that sits in stasis its entire life. And really, with a car like this, it would be a shame not to drive it as intended. The suspension is that ideal combination of supple and competent that only Jaguar seems to have mastered, and with 185HR15 Dunlop radials, it has just the right period look with the confidence of modern tire technology.

The car comes with many receipts for recent service adding up to more than $10,000, putting it in top-notch mechanical condition, ready to enjoy.

2016-02-19 20:43:16 | John S writes:

The picture frame photo has the vin as 878184 . It appears that it was originally entered incorrectly as 878134. Can this be fixed?

2016-02-20 08:30:18 | Anonymous writes:

Sure John, but the ID plate photo shows 878134 (not to mention an unusual five-digit motor number, as does the cyl head). So, incorrectly entered here, who knows...

2016-02-21 20:42:55 | John S writes:

yea, saw that too. The ID plate is a restamp. Perhaps they either entered the ID plate wrong or the new picture frame wrong.

2016-02-22 16:37:55 | DOC writes:

Hope every one is noticing that these cars are going from one dealer to another as the price escalates....much like the late 80's inflation and price correction.....we are headed for a correction

2016-09-23 01:52:36 | concerned writes:

There are a couple of things that concern me with this car (which is listed for a whopping $190k! As already stated above, the chassis number stamped on the VIN plate is not the same number stamped on the chassis (picture frame). The number stamped on the frame is not original (to close to the end).

Second, the body number (4E6423) based on my knowledge does not belong with the 878134 chassis number. In my opinion, that style body number belongs on a later series 1 with the 1E1**** style chassis number. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the body number style for the 878134 chassis number would be R4740 or somewhere in that range. It also looks like body number is stamped, rather than being the raised letter/numbers. On top of that it looks like the body number tag is home made and has been stuck on top of the old body number tag.

This leads to the third issue. The VIN plate shows 878134 together with 4E6423, which is in theory not possible based on the chassis/body number combos. So the vin plate is most likely a repro made to look old. Use car 878152 and 878154 as a reference.

I don't know if Harwood Motors owns the car or is selling it for someone else, but there appear to be several red flags.

Any other thoughts on my comments?

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