2002-12-23 12:50:40 | Anonymous writes:

Christie's auction, Pebble Beach, CA 8/28/1999 lot #31. Sports Car Market report reads:

www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1582327_breadcrumb=back

1974 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 SERIES III ROADSTER WITH HARDTOP

Price realised USD 32,200

Chassis No. UE1S23989BW

Engine No. 7S14693-LB

Old English White with black leather interior

Engine: V12, 5,343cc, 241bhp at 4,750rpm; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: independent front and rear; Brakes: hydraulic disc all around. Left hand drive.

This particular example was originally delivered to British Motor Car Distributors Ltd. of California. The car was then sold to its first owner, Ms. Patricia Marie O'Donnell of Anaheim, California. In 1977 Ms. O'Donnell sold the car to its second and present owner who has since kept the car as a very low mileage and original example.

The owner reports that the car is in highly original condition and has only received minor touch up work as needed. The interior is also very original and as a result does show some minor wear on the seats and in some of the higher stress areas. Current mileage shows just under 28,000, which is believed to be correct.

The car is complete with with its hammer, jack and tool roll, both hard and soft tops, original MSRP sticker and fully functional 8 track cassette deck. This E-Type also has the distinction of being the National Class VII Champion in 1981, 1982 and 1983. In the three years of show competition the Jaguar scored an impressive average of 99.93. The vendor reports that all related documentation will be provided. This example would be a highly suitable contender in the new JCNA Preservation Class, or as a superb and spirited driver.

"Chrome wire wheels, automatic, 2-tops, 8-track, A/C. 27,269 miles. Fair older repaint and left sill looks worked, otherwise original and very well preserved. Once a show winner, might still be with a lot of detailing."

2004-02-15 21:02:25 | pauls writes:

2/15/04 car found in net ad at:
www.highwayone.com/Classifieds/Jaguar/DarnellXKE.html

Sellers comment:
This immaculate car was purchased from the original owner, who took delivery from Downey Imports in 1974. I have owned it isnce October 1977. The only items not original are the battery and the tires. It has the original window sticker, tools, etc. The car was national JCNA Champion in Class VII in 1981, 1982, and 1983. It scored an average of 99.93 over these three years. All documentation is available. This car is not restored. This car is a perfect automobile for the new JCNA 'Preservation Class' competition.
$75,000

2004-04-17 08:56:03 | pauls writes:

This car was the center feature in the June '84 issue of Jags Unlimited magazine. Owner at the time Richard Darnell purchased the car from its original owner in October '77 with 22k miles on it after some work by Alan Woodard of West Coast British Cars in Costa Mesa, CA. The car placed first in JCNA Class 7 National Competition for '81, '82 and '83. The car was moved to Houston, TX a year after purchase. The article contains an image of the original window sticker for the car, the MSRP was $9,391.00 and the price with options was $11,199.50, engine no. 14693.

The car was mfg. in 12, '73 and sold by Downey Imports in Downey, California to Patricia O'Donnell on August 13, '75 with 76 miles on the odo. The color was Old English White.

2005-08-15 12:11:02 | Robert writes:

29th Aug pebble beach 1999 sale result $32200

2010-09-08 15:14:20 | pauls writes:

Car is now in the Mallya Collection:
www.mallyacollection.com/mallya/cars/details.asp

This car was sold new by British Motors in California to Ms. Patricia O'Donnell, who kept the car for three years before selling it. The second owner kept the car and used it only very occasionally, and by 1999 the car had covered less than 28,000 miles and was still totally original and complete with all the tools and 8-track cassette deck. This car was National Class VII champion in 1981, 1982 and 1983 at the Jaguar Owner's Concourse de Elegance, averaging 99.93 out of 100 points.

The car was purchased for this collection in 1999.