1971 Jaguar X-Type

XKE 4.2 Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Manual

2R14586

Gasoline

RELISTING DUE TO NON U.S BIDDER WITH NO PAY.PLEASE DON'T BID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PURCHASE. 1971 JAGUAR XKE 4.2 SERIES 2 "OTS" OPEN TWO SEATER ROADSTER. LISTED BELOW IS A AUCTION FOR A 1971 JAGUAR XKE 4.2 WITH 39,209 MILES.CAR WAS A GARAGE FIND THAT HAS BEEN IN DRY STORAGE SINCE 1975.IT IS A ALL NUMBER'S MATCHING CAR. THIS CAR WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM THE THE 2ND OWNER'S FAMILY.HE PURCHASED THE CAR FROM THE ORIGINAL JAGUAR DEALER "CONTINAL CAR'S" IN MEMPHIS,TN ON FEB 23 1973 AND USED IT AS A DAILY DRIVER TILL THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT IN LATE JUNE OF 1975.AT THAT TIME IT WAS PUT IN DRY STORAGE TILL SEPTEMBER 19TH OF THIS YEAR.CAR SPENT ALL OF IT'S RUNNING LIFE IN MEMPHIS AND WESTERN KY.PLATES ON CAR SHOW 1976 AS LAST RENEWED STICKER.THE CAR IS ON A CLEAR KY TITLE AND IN MY NAME NOW. "BODY AND CHASSIS" THIS ORIGINAL XKE 4.2 SERIES 2 REGENCY RED "MAROON" CAR IS A VERY PRESERVED CAR.BEING STORED INSIDE FOR MOST OF IT'S LIFE IN WESTERN KY.THE CAR IS INCREDIBLY RUST FREE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE SMALL SPOT ON THE RIGHT REAR FENDER ABOUT 1/2" BY 1 1/2" LONG.SMALL DENT ON RIGHT QUARTER PANEL.SOLID FROM FRONT TO REAR,FLOOR'S,TRUNK,DOOR'S,ROCKER'S,TRUNK LID,AND HOOD.HOOD HAS THE PAINT COMMING OFF.ALL BODY PANELS FIT NICELY.THERE IS SOME SMALL DOOR DINGS AND SUCH FROM USE.BUT VERY LITTLE PREP WORK TO BE DONE FOR PAINT.OVER ALL A GREAT BODY AND CHASSIS TO START WITH FOR A RESTORATION.ALL PANELS LOOK TO BE ORIGINAL AND HOLLOW SOUND AS NO BODY WORK LOOK'S TO HAVE BEEN DONE ON CAR AND IS ALL ORIGINAL PAINT. "MECHANICS" ORIGINAL 39,209 MILES ON THE SPEEDOMETER.THE MECHANICS ON THE CAR SEEN TO BE UNTOUCHED AND WOULD NEED VERY LITTLE TO BE GONE THROUGH,SINCE IT WAS IN DRY STORAGE SINCE 1975.CORRECT ENGINE,GEARBOX,CARB'S,ETC.ALL CORRECT AND ORIGINAL BRAKES,SUSPENSION,REAR AXLE,ETC.CORRECT SPOKE WHEEL.ALL 5 OF ORIGINAL WHEEL'S AND TIRES.THE CAR HAS ITS ORIGINAL FUEL FILTER,CARB'S,AIR CLEANER,WINSHIELD WASHER "STILL WORK'S" WIPERS,IGNITION COIL,HOSES,ETC.ENGINE STARTS AND RUN'S SMOOTH.DON'T SMOKE,NO UNUSUAL NOISES.NO LEAK'S.GOOD OIL PRESSURE.STEERING GEAR BOX FEEL'S NICE AND TURN'S SMOOTH FROM LOCK TO LOCK.GEAR BOX SHIFT'S THROUGH ALL GEAR'S SMOOTH,UP AND DOWN THROUGH THE GEAR'S WITH NO PROBLEM'S. "CHROME AND INTERIOR TRIM" TOTALLY COMPLETE AND VERY ORIGINAL EXTERIOR CHROME WORK.ALL IS STRAIGHT AND CLEAN.BUT WOULD MOST LIKELY NEED TO BE REPLATED FOR SHOW QUALITY DUE TO AGE.ORIGINAL TOP BOOT FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER IS IN MINT SHAPE.INTERIOR TRIM IS THE ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHER IN GOOD CONDITION,WITH THE ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHER SEAT'S SHOWING SOME AGE.NO RIP'S OR TEAR'S BUT THERE IS WEAR ON THE SEAT'S FROM USE.DOOR PANEL'S ARE NEAR MINT SHAPE,CARPET IS GOOD,ALL DOOR GLASS AND WINSHIELD LOOK TO BE OK WITH NO CRACK'S.GUAGES AND RADIO AND CONSOLE LOOK TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION.OVER ALL ALL COMPONETS ARE THERE AND ALL SWITCHES WORK AS DO THE LIGHT'S,CIGARETT LIGHTER,SPEEDOMETER,TACH,TURN SIGNALS,RADIO,ETC.I DO HAVE A NEW BLACK TOP STILL IN THE BOX AND A NEW SET OF CHROME SILENCER'S FOR THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.BOTH PURCHASED BY ORIGINAL OWNER WHILE IN STORAGE. THIS CAR IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE AND WITH LITTLE WORK COULD BE A NICE RESTORED CAR.BEEN TOLD THAT THIS CAR IS ONE OF THE FEW THAT HAD BEEN BUILT WITH THE "CAT" BADGE'S ON THE FRONT FENDER'S.TAKE NOTE OF THE BUILD DATE AND VIN #.THIS CAR COULD BE A SIX FIGURE CAR IF RESTORED.CAR DOES RUN AND DRIVE AND I HAVE DROVE THE CAR USING THE HAND BRAKE AND USING A GAS JUG TO RUN THE CAR.AS THE FUEL TANK AND LINES WILL NEED TO BE CLEANED TO MAKE THE CAR RUN NORMALLY.FUEL PUMP IS NOT ON CAR BUT I DO HAVE IT.TRIP METER SHOWS HOW MANY TENTH'S OF MILES I HAVE PUT ON IT TO MAKE SURE IT RUN'S AND SPEEDOMETER WORK'S.THIS IS NOT A DRIVE IT HOME CAR AS IT WILL NEED TO BE TRANSPORTED.I DO HAVE A CLEAR KY TITLE WITH MY NAME ON IT.CAR HAS ALL ORIGINAL VIN BADGES AND IDENETIFICATION PLATES ON FRAME. VIN TAG'S AND PLATES SHOW THE FOLLOWING. VIN#2R14586 ENG#7R13583-9 TRANS#15955 BODY#4R912 BUILD DATE 9-70 THIS IS A USED CAR THAT HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR MOST OF IT'S LIFE.I HAVE DESCRIBED IT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND YES IT HAS SIGN'S OF AGE AND SUCH,SO DON'T EXPECT IT TO BE A NEW CAR.IT WOULD BE GREAT FOR A RESTORATION OR WITH SOME LITTLE WORK,COULD BE USED AS A WEEKEND CAR OR SUCH. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTION'S. IF MORE PICTURES ARE NEEDED I CAN PROVIDE. CAR IS SOLD AS IS. PAYMENT WILL BE AS FOLLOWED:NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSITE OF 500.00 DUE WITH IN 24 HOUR'S OF AUCTION END.REMAINDER OF PAYMENT TO BE MADE WITH CASH ONLY.I WILL NOT TAKE A BANK CHECK,MONEY ORDER'S OR SUCH.CASH ONLY.THIS IS DUE TO SO MANY FAKE BANK CHECK'S AND SUCH.SO BRING CASH ON PICK UP.I WILL NOT TAKE REMAINDING BALANCE THROUGH PAYPAL. I DO HAVE A DELIVERY GUY THAT CAN DELIVER FOR 2.00 A LOADED MILE UP TO 400 MILES.MILAGE WILL BE DONE ON MAPQUEST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW CAR I CAN ARRANGE THAT ALSO. On Nov-06-11 at 20:24:11 PST, seller added the following information: Had many ask what the reserve is,i have lowered it and reserve is not far away. On Nov-10-11 at 15:07:39 PST, seller added the following information: HAD A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAR AND I WILL ADD THIS FOR THE BIDDERS. IT WILL NEED TO BE TRANSPORTED,CAR IS NOT ROAD DRIVABLE TO DRIVE HOME.IT HAS BEEN STORED FOR OVER 30 YEAR'S SO YES IT WILL NEED TIRES AND SUCH FROM BEING STORED.FUEL PUMP IS NOT ON CAR.IT IS OFF,BUT INCLUDED.AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE'S.ALL BRAKING COMPONETS ARE THERE,BUT DUE TO IT BEING STORED FOR SO MANY YEARS,I WOULD REPLACE OR CHECK THEM BEFORE DRIVING.MOTOR RUN'S AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WORK'S IN THE CAR. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS.