1962 Jaguar E-Type

Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Manual

876802

Gasoline

This numerous award winner is a true piece of rolling art. This fine automobile is a great driver, and the perfect car for everyday use as is, or for total restoration. Being an Open Two Seater, in the most popular color combination with original Carmen Red and Biscuit Interior, it is a great example of the early Series One E-Type. This car represents the clearest original vision of the E-Type. It is the original design that took the world by storm at Geneva in March, 1961. I am selling this car for a friend in Naples, Florida. Many of you know me for my past experience with Concours winning Series One E-types, and with the finest E-Type tools that have become my EBay hobby. Let me give you the background that I know of this E-Type. The car was purchased in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000, after living it’s life (as far as is known) in the south, and in Alabama in particular. You can tell from the original condition of the body, that this is a southern car, and shows only a few, very minor, areas of corrosion. This car is a matching numbers car, except for the upgrade to the four-speed synchromesh transmission that certainly is the most sensible upgrade for the early Series Ones. The original gearbox was most undesirable, and in most of the early cars has been changed out. The car shows 9077 miles on the odometer. When the current owner purchased the car in 2000, the odo had just turned over. So, it has had about 9,000 miles in the last 11 years. This car has never been restored, but appears to have had a re-paint and some other work sometime in it’s life. The car is not a show car, it is a driver. The body is excellent, save for a small dent in the right front quarter and a few spots of corrosion. The gaps are all good, and the car is solid. The paint is good, and cleans up well as evidenced in the pictures. Areas of the paint are cracked and crazed, but these areas are minor in nature. Definitely a great “20-footer.” In my opinion, this is the perfect car for someone who wants a solid driver at an affordable price for an E-Type Roadster. The owner has put over $26,000 into the engine and mechanicals at shops in Nashville and Naples. With only an additional $3,000 or so invested in the interior and top, you will have a true classic that looks and runs great! It is also perfect for those with a total restoration in mind, as it is the right car to restore. With my restoration experience, I would say $30-$35K invested would bring this to a 100 point Concours car worth in excess of $100k. Let me summarize the work performed since the current owner purchased the car in December, 2000: 10-30-00: (Receipts available) Engine and transmission removed. Replaced flywheel, starter, SS exhaust system, engine wiring harness, dash wiring harness, battery, fuel pump, interior light switches, and drain fuel tank. 8-31-01: (Receipts available) #3 Intake valve guide dropped, causing repair. Head removed and rebuilt, oil pan and pistons removed, installed total seal rings, replace rod bearings, replaced cooling system hoses, installed new ignition wires, cap and rotor. Engine block flushed, cooling system flushed. 2/27/07: (Receipts available) Install all new wires, plugs, filters, cap and rotor, new electronic ignition, rebuilt carburetors. Replaced new cam housing, oil pan, differential, front transmission gaskets. Removed engine and transmission, replaced clutch kit, machined flywheel. Replaced both front lower ball joints and front wheel bearings. Replaced front sway bar bushings, replaced all shocks and rear springs. Replaced battery and 4 tires. Replaced main and rod bearings, replaced generator and regulator. These are the major repairs performed since 2000. Other small repairs have been done along the way, as well. From the repairs performed, you can see that virtually all mechanicals and suspension has been restored. This is further evidenced by the smooth running 3.8 and the supple ride of the suspension. While the owner lived in the Nashville area in 2003 and 2003, the car was awarded a second and third place trophies at the Carnton Plantation Car Show by the Nashville British Car Club. I have tried to thoroughly document the condition of this car with the attached photographs. Let me tell you what I know is not right with this car: 1. The floors have moderate rust, but overall are solid. They will require replacement in the future. 2. There are minor bubbles of corrosion in the paint on the lower driver’s door, lower passenger door, one spot behind the right rear wheel, and several in the louver area on the driver’s side of the bonnet. 3. There are two minor dings or dents on the lower passenger front quarter of the bonnet. 4. The paint has some scratches, cracking and crazing in some areas. There is a run inside the paint (smooth) on the passenger side rear fender. None of the paint issues detract from a very presentable appearance. 5. The convertible top is black vinyl is in very good condition except for three holes in the folding area of the top. 6. The original aluminum console has been covered in leather, and the instrument panel has been changed from aluminum to black vinyl like the later cars. The original aluminum instrument fascia is present and will go with the car to the successful bidder. The interior is worn but serviceable. 7. The radio in inoperable and the antenna mast is broken off. 8. The speedometer and rev counter are inoperable. One or both may be repaired prior to sale. 9. The boot lid latch and the drivers door lock need adjustment. 10. The boot needs a new mat and side panels. The car needs new door panels, the existing panels are warped and the fasteners won’t hold them in place. And what does this car have going for it? 1. The car is “All There”, except for the console. This is critical to the restoration buyer. Very hard to find with in an early E-Type. 2. It is a numbers-matching car. 3. The body metal is all excellent, only minor repairs are required. 4. This is a rust-free southern car, except for the minor areas noted. 5. The original chrome is surprisingly Excellent. Very little issues with the chrome-take a look at the photos. 6. All of the “heavy lifting” is done on this car. The mechanicals are done. The suspension is done. What is left are the aesthetics, the paint and the interior. 7. The car has new tires and the correct wire wheels are excellent. 8. The car is the most desirable and valuable of the E-Types; the Open Two Seater Roadster. 9. The car is the most desirable and marketable of all the color combinations – Carmen red with Biscuit Interior. If I restored this car I would change the top to the tan canvas – probably the most beautiful color grouping imaginable for the E-Type Roadster. 10. The car truly represents the original E-Type design. And with the synchromesh gearbox, this original beauty is very driveable! With the original 3.8, I find plenty of power with this car, and virtually no difference in driving the 4.2. 11. You can purchase this car and drive it every day, AS-IS, without investing anything until you are ready. You will be proud to drive it in its current condition and you will be noticing all of the eyes admiring this classic! This is truly a unique one of a kind E-Type for that special person who will lovingly care for this classic. The owner is reluctantly selling this beauty due to a recent death in the family. It is time for another Jaguar lover to enjoy this fine automobile. Please ask any questions, and I will respond promptly. Terms and Conditions of Sale: Because of its age and mileage, it is sold strictly as-is-as shown without any set-aside for problems or issues Inspection of all vehicles prior to bidding is welcomed at my location in Fort Myers, Florida. The listing is described as accurately as possible. If you plan to have a vehicle inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to bidding. The buyer is responsible for any inspection charges and fees. When you place a bid on a vehicle, you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle. This arrangement is outlined in the eBay User Agreement. We reserve the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all bidders participating in this auction. We also reserve the right to cancel any and all bids at our discretion. We will not be liable for any such cancellation for any reason. We reserve the right to cancel bids from bidders with negative feedback or a bid retraction history and members with zero (0) feedback need to contact us for approval to bid. As with all bids, bidders need to be 18 years or older. The successful high bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of auction end and submit a $2,000.00 PayPal deposit within 48 hours of auction close. The balance is due by means of cash, cashier’s check (verifiable) or wire transfer within 7 days of auction end. Foreign buyers are required to use wire transfer ONLY for payment. Buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, and any applicable title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All shipping and transportation charges from my location are the buyer's responsibility. We can help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our possession. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with the seller. The terms of sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to any conflict of laws or provisions thereof that might indicate the applicability of laws of any other jurisdiction. The venue for all legal proceedings shall be in Lee County, Florida Note: If you cannot comply with the terms of the auction, please do not bid. On May-22-11 at 19:36:19 PDT, seller added the following information: