BEAUTIFUL - Restored - First time offered for sale

Description

This stunning early E-Type is offered for sale on the classic car market for the first time.

I have owned this special car for 28 years. I rescued it from a Los Angeles scrapyard in 1987, t then received a proper full restoration and was placed back into service in 1990. I have shown, riven, nd maintained it ever since. The car is now located in Madison, isconsin.

I am not a dealer, his is the only classic car I own, nd I have put an untold amount of my own sweat, lood, nd money into it over the years. Due to the rate at which this early and beautiful E-Type is increasing in value, have reluctantly decided it is time for me to sell it and find a new project. In its current condition (Condition 2 if not better, n my estimation), t has won numerous trophies and people's choice awards. I have been asked to bring this car to multiple invitation-only concours d'elegance, he most recent being the Milwaukee Masterpiece in August of this year (as seen in one of the photos). With a small additional investment (compared to its ultimate value), believe this car would be a JCNA or concours winner at any venue, f that is the buyer's desire.

It is incredibly beautiful to look at, ut this car also has been kept in proper tune and maintained for spirited driving. It has lived in a temperature controlled garage since its restoration, ith about 10,500 miles driven during those 25 years.

This carshowcases the timeless lines and performance of the E-Type as beautifully as any example you will ever see.

I fully intend to sell this car and would like it to go to the buyer it deserves. I believe I have set a very fair Buy Now price, nd I expect the car will sell at that price. Again, am not a dealer, nd I have no desire to play games. For anyone interested in purchasing or making an offer, strongly encourage you to call me first, s I will only sell to a buyer I feel comfortable with. If you have a history of bid retractions or other eBay problems, lease don't bother trying to purchase this car, s I will not sell to you. I will happily answer questions, nd I expect potential buyers will do the same.

I have included many photos in this listing (and others are available upon request). Please examine them, ead the description below, nd feel free to contact me if you are interested or have questions. I would love to discuss this car with any serious buyer.

My telephone number is (608) 848-5333, lease ask for Tom.

At my full discretion, his listing may end early.

Please read the description and terms of sale below BEFORE making an offer or purchasing.

DESCRIPTION:

This is an early E-Type, ar number 885444, he 444th left-hand drive coupe to leave the factory, anufacture date January 9, 962. It has flat floors and square rear bulkhead, long with other less obvious features of early E-Types. This car does not have outside bonnet locks or welded bonnet louvers.

I have a personal letter (dated 1988) from Jaguar at Browns Lane confirming the car's history, s well as the car's Heritage Certificate. I have traced the car's history back to its original owner in Seattle. All historical documentation, estoration records and receipts are included with this sale, long with a tool roll (non-original but including some period tools), ack, wo car covers, nd a large assortment of small spare parts.

Engine: After its initial rebuild by a local shop in 1989, valve failure led to a second major rebuild of this car's 3.8 liter engine in 2004, nly about 3,500 miles ago. It is possibly the last XK engine to be rebuilt by the late John Miller of Straight Six Jaguar in California, ne of the truly iconic Jaguar men. He rebuilt this engine to stock 9:1 specifications. It is really just coming out of its break-in period and pulls very strongly. I have fitted a modern spin-on oil filter conversion, s well as a gear-reduction starter, ut still have the originals. I do not believe the block and head to be original to this car, umbers do not match. This car has what I consider a typical amount of oil drip from the usual places.

Gearbox: The original Moss box has been very reliable. Synchromesh is strong on third and top gears, olid on second if the driver knows what he or she is doing. I have noticed no inappropriate noises.

Suspension, ear Axle & Steering: This car is fitted with 3.31 rear axle, s far as I know it was shipped from the factory with this option. Koni shocks on all four wheels. The rebuilt steering rack is precise and responsive.

Exhaust: Exhaust system is stock configuration, pgraded with stainless mufflers. The exhaust manifolds were recently coated by Jet-Hot, n attractive and durable compromise for a driven show car, ompared to the poor quality porcelain coatings now available.

Cooling: A high volume puller fan has been fitted, ith remote switch under dash. The heater core and bulkhead pipes have been bypassed as I have had no need for a heater. I do not know if the heater core or fan motor are serviceable, s I've never examined or tested them.The original alloy radiator was functional when I originally restored the car, ut I have since fitted a more modern replacement that looks proper and has worked very well for me.The rare original radiator is included with this sale.

Fuel System: Rust-free system, ealed fuel tank, ll fuel lines recently replaced. The original immersed fuel pump is in place (serviceability unknown) but the car uses an external SU pump which has been fitted inside the right rear quarter panel. The triple SU carbs are in excellent and reliable tune.

Brakes: Stock system, pgraded with stainless steel brake lines and Green Stuff pads. The brake and clutch systems use silicone fluid.

Wheels & Tires: At the time of restoration, our new chrome wire wheels were fitted, ealed for tubeless tires, ith polished stainless steel spokes and nipples for strength and a deep luster. The car is currently fitted with four Michelin XWX 185/70VR15 (very high speed rated) tires, hich give superb grip and performance.

Paint & Chrome: During restoration, his car received extensive professional sheet metal repairs on a rotisserie jig using proper new panels. It left the factory with cream paint and a red interior. Now, he classically beautiful paintwork is a modern, lear-coated Opalescent Silver Gray blend. This car has a deep silver-gray luster in the shade and shines with a stunning and elegant yellow, lue and green opalescence in the sunshine. At 25 years post-restoration, he paintwork and chrome appear shockingly fresh. An excellent professional repair (and respray) of a small dent was performed in the bonnet center section this summer.

Interior: Gray leather seats, inyl, oquette, ardura and carpet. Proper polka-dot alloy dash and console. Original toggle switches.

Electrical: Converted to negative ground to accommodate an electronic tach generator (original instrument body retained for appearance). Upgraded with LED bulbs in gauges, nstruments and panel.

This car is beautiful, ut no car is perfect. In addition to the description above, he following are several of the car's known imperfections. Note this is not an exhaustive list or assessment of the car's condition. All interested parties should thoroughly read the description and terms in this listing, ontact me with questions, nd inspect the car before making an offer or Buy Now purchase:

• The door courtesy lights are not wired.
• The windshield wiper park switch is not wired (the rebuilt wiper motor does work at both speeds).
• There is a small dent and a sealed paint chip at the rear of the car. This occurred in the paint shop shortly after painting. Since it is essentially covered by the right rear bumper blade, have never bothered to fix it.
• There is a small dent on the bottom of one lower front sub-frame member, aused by a jack-stand.
• There is a light ripple in the bodywork near the upper front corner of the passenger door.
• There is an intermittent click in the front suspension when turning at creeping speed. I presume it is due to uneven wear in the upper wishbones, hich were one of the few components not replaced during the initial restoration (due to unavailability at the time). I ignore it, s I have never heard it at any driving speed and it does not affect steering precision or stability.
• The front floor carpets are new but not correct.

This car is beautiful to look at, remendous on the road, nd a piece of early Jaguar history. I welcome serious enquiries only.

PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF SALE BELOW. DO NOT MAKE AN OFFER OR BUY NOW PURCHASE UNLESS YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND UNDERSTAND THEM. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THESE TERMS, LEASE ASK ME.

TERMS OF SALE:

• I own this car and am the seller. This car has a clear title.
• The buyer of this car is responsible for all shipping costs from its current location in Madison, isconsin, s well as all applicable taxes.
• This sale is made on an AS-IS basis. No warranty is stated or implied. This sale will be final. No refund will be offered for any reason. No price adjustment or refund will be made for any of the car's imperfections, ncorrectness, efects or damage, hether or not they have been enumerated in this eBay listing or in communication between buyer and seller. I am not a car dealer.
• This car is available for sale locally as well as on eBay. I reserve the right to end this listing early if the car is sold.
• Any descriptions or representations I may make are not to be construed as a warranty or objective assessment of the car's current condition. I am a private enthusiast, am NOT an expert, trained professional mechanic, r a restoration shop.
• The buyer should rely on buyer's own assessment of the car's condition and value prior to deciding to make an offer or Buy Now purchase. The car is available for viewing and inspection by serious parties or their representatives in Madison, isconsin. I encourage such inspection, lease contact me to make arrangements or to ask questions. My telephone number is (608) 848-5333, lease ask for Tom.
• This is not a modern car. As seller, assume no responsibility for the soundness or safety of any components or repairs, egardless of any oral or written communications.
• The buyer of this car must make a $500 deposit to me via PayPal immediately upon an accepted offer or Buy Now purchase. Full payment of the remainder of the purchase price, n the form of bank wire, ust be received by my bank no later than 3 business days after an accepted offer or Buy Now purchase. The car will not leave my possession and title will not be signed over to the buyer until I have received payment in full and a bill of sale has been signed by both me and the buyer.

Thank you