Thought you guys might enjoy this one... 1966 Jaguar XKE Open Two Seater | Bring a Trailer Great looking car. Mike
Not a fan of the alloys, but really nice looking. $85,000 seems low given the E-Type market, curious where it ends up.
Interesting for sure...but upon further picture investigation... This is not even close to restored.. Looks like all original wiring looks like most all rubber trim was not replaced. suspension components are just paint with aerosol can bolts are all original not even cleaned. Interior leather quality is homemade stuff.. Much more stuff overlooked as well. I was hoping it was a goody so I would bid...I'll Pass though He had my idea of a lightweight racer look though and in green it looks great.
SOLD $168,000.00 plus $5,000.00 Com.. I never experienced the BAT auction in the last 3 minutes...Frantic bidding.. Very Cool...Auctions are pure emotion when competing to own the car..
holy crap that is pretty much my dream E-Type. Subdued, period correct colors inside and out, no bumpers, alloys, covered headlights, and a roadster. DROOL!!!! All I've got from my father's '62 E-Type that he restored in the late 70's is a spare set of bumpers, steering wheel, tach and cam covers. He painted his in our garage in a dark, metallic brown with similar color leather to the BAT one. Sold it for $15k in '81 I think. Wonder where it is now... probably re-(over) restored with lipstick red or bright BRG paint and worth 10x as much.
Mike Gregory wrote an article in the 9'74 R&T about this Jag.He just sent it to me..he must be beyond cool. Here's the first page..and next,the last. If I had a real computer I'd link it to the pdf,but alas,n/a. He's obviously had a good time owning this puppy... Cheers,RE ..pm me if you want to see it all.. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Funny..It was at 80 g's for a while and I was about to bid... You shoulda seen the roll up near the end..BAT is great concept..Like being in the auction house live!
Har,yeah I mucked that up beyond all recognition ... Damn iPad won't copy/paste...hey,I'll send you his mail to me,it's better read in its best format... Michael,I'll wager you could be a JCOA judge...you have great knowledge of these 'devices',as Mr.Gregory would say.. And Chas,if you tell him your bat story,I'll him him mine...cheers,RE
Michael, Go back to previous auctions and see the action on this one..it was redone to a very high level. In fact I'd like your opinion on it...cheers,RE Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ed,235k..lots of comments/opinions on how low that was..it was a well done early flat floor tho not outside latches...RE