2014-02-08 09:43:35 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/8/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-Open-two-seater-OTS-Beautiful-1974-XKE-OTS-Series ...
Opening bid $40,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
This is one beautiful cat. A 1974 JAGUAR XKE or E-TYPE, OTS, Series III, V12 Roadster convertible with original hard top. Impeccable British racing green, black top and beige leather interior. Had it for 8 fantastic years in Florida. Always garaged and driven only on sunny days. It is a 4 speed manual, wire wheels, new tires, canvas top and much more. This car was treated like a baby, a real baby. Have to sell it since I just got a boat and wife will only allow one toy at a time. I want to sell this beauty to a caring individual that can use it and enjoy it more often than I can.

The exterior is stunning. The paint is amazing and in fantastic condition. The chrome is shiny and bright. There is no corrosion. The car has a black canvas top that is in great condition with no rips or tears anywhere. The whole undercarriage has a protective coat to protect it further from the elements. This car has never seen rain, dust or salty roads. I personally traveled and purchased in 2005 after an exhaustive search throughout the country, for the best jag my money could buy. The V12 is strong, runs very smooth and drives fantastic.

As any classic, it has very minor details that may need to be fixed to make it perfect. A small scratch on the interior side panel (my wife's heels that almost caused a divorce), the drivers head rest and the drivers visor need foam filling. Exterior of fan heater assembly needs a little paint. Some other very minor details that will be fully disclosed to lucky buyer.

I didn't drive this jag more than a five hundred miles a year. Always properly serviced by the Jag Doctor in Ft. Lauderdale. During my tenure, changed the clutch, installed new exhaust system that produces an amazing sound. I just changed all the brake hoses, installed a modern and upgraded 2 fan and new radiator. It has a new upgraded starter. I also got rid of the useless air distribution pipes that improved the performance greatly. I have them in a box in case someone once to re-install them. The tires don't have more than a thousand miles.