Vehicle Details
- Year: 1970
- Make: Jaguar
- Model: XK-E Roadster
- VIN: 1R13098
- Mileage: 27,667mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Signal Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Southold, NY 11971
- Lot #: V-0029213
The iconic 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster features a dual-carbureted inline 6-cylinder engine sending power to the rear wheels through a synchronized 4-speed manual transmission. This example is said to have been completely restored and refinished in Signal Red over a black leather interior. Benefitting from a complete cosmetic and mechanical restoration approximately 6 years ago and extensive maintenance in August 2021, this E-Type is accompanied by a total of over $76k in service receipts and a Certificate of Authenticity from the Jaguar Heritage Trust. Lovingly cared for, it is now being offered for auction by its owner out of New York.
The second series E-Type or XK-E introduced several changes including a wraparound rear bumper, larger front indicators, removal of the glass headlight covers, repositioned taillights, and a larger front grille. This example came factory-finished in Ascot Fawn and was refinished in its current shade of Signal Red approximately 8 years ago. Additionally, a new black convertible top and frame with a matching boot were installed in August 2021. It rides on a set of 15” knockoff wire wheels. The seller notes a minor paint crack at the front of the hood. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with documentation supporting the restoration process.
The cabin features reupholstered black leather sport seats with matching door panels and carpets. The center console, Smith’s analog instrumentation, and three-spoke woodgrain steering wheel are said to remain original to the car. An upgraded Alpine Digital Sound stereo has been installed along with Sony Coaxial speakers. The seller notes a light scuff on the driver’s side door sill and confirms that all gauges and accessories remain fully functional with the exception of the analog clock.
This XK-E is powered by a 4.2-liter DOHC inline six-cylinder engine with dual SU carburetors, sending power to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. Standard features include an independent coil-spring rear suspension, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, and a synchromesh gearbox. The engine and transmission are said to have been expertly rebuilt approximately 6 years ago, and recently maintained at Northumberland Enterprises Corporation of New York in August 2021, including fluid refreshments, filter replacements, brake lines flushed, ignition system serviced, and carburetors cleaned. Additionally, the 4-wheel independent suspension has been rebuilt, a Powr-Lok limited-slip rear differential has been installed, and an upgraded exhaust system has been fitted. A collection of extensive service documentation will accompany the sale.
This sale will include a clean title, owner’s manuals, a car cover, a knockoff wheel tool, and extensive documentation including a Certificate of Authenticity from the Jaguar Heritage Trust.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $53,125
- Auction End: May 03, 2023 07:04:53PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 8
Comments (37)
Sold for $53,125
Congrats to DrT!!! this is a great deal
If it were any other color than Red it would be mine!!! But at this current price I think its a steel. You can get a professional to do the dry ice detail for 1500 and this car goes up in value. Just some time and details and this car is worth more. Good luck
Bid in the amount of $53,125
@mr.primavera1 correct, don't miss it.
Bid in the amount of $52,500
So the reserve is gone and this car is going to whoever bids highest?
The reserve has been lifted
Bid in the amount of $52,125
Bid in the amount of $50,000
@WRENCH.56 Any media blasting, particularly a specialty media like dry ice, requires a facility & operator that has the car lifts, blasing equipment, protective clothing, & skilled employees that know what they're doing. Generally these are true restoration facilities (not the average body shop). Most places that do dry ice blasting only do parts; they don't have the facility to do an entire car's chassis. So... you're at the mercy of primo restorers located in major metropolitan areas who do $150,000 restorations and do not want to be bothered by a 'minor' job unless you're willing to give them a blank check. Years ago we had a Citroen DS23 media blasted (walnut shells) and unfortunately the blaster apparently learned on my car; warping, etching, & damaging the metal. aaaargh!
Wrench.56 I believe a high end auto body shop would be able to do it or would know someone who could do it. Not a new issue as many cars from that era were undercoated
I know this is not the forum for Q and A, but exactly how does one find out exactly how to get dry ice to work on the underside?
Are there pros that do this sort of thing?
If it’s strictly DIY, does one need a special applicator or what?
I first heard of this with another car on this site.
DrT thanks for the comment and the suggestion
DLC thanks for the suggestion and comment
From the door hinge photos and the nonfactory welds on the inner panels, it appears that full floors have been welded in. I'm surprised that the tar was sprayed over everything since new floors, especially whole ones, look nice and much better finishes have been around for many years . As suggested, dry ice can be used to blast away tar if it has dried out enough and then a more professional finish (like rough texture truck bed paint) sprayed on. Kerosene, acetone, & other solvents are a nightmare. I disagree with Wrench56, when buyers buy classic cars they (or their agent) always, always, always! examine the underside and relatively fresh tar is always an issue. I wholeheartedly suggest, wherever this car ends up, having the chassis properly and professionally refinished. This car looks like it'd be worth spending the $10-12k-ish to bring it to the next level.
@WRENCH.56 try having it dry iced. That should remove it.
Wrench56. Thanks for the comment I know everything is great on this Jaguar
Gotta say that I too am extremely annoyed with undercoating. Some prior owner did that to mine. I have been scraping off any loose spots I can find, mostly to satisfy myself that there is no hidden rust.
I’m screwing up the courage to try and fully remove it all.
These cars came from the factory with body color painted over some kind of rough-texture generating agent mixed in. That’s what I’d like to do, but I don’t know if I can strip old undercoating with paint remover without damaging something else. Gotta track that down.
All that said, I don’t think that undercoating would put me off on a car like this. Nobody looks at stuff like that.
Worry about spectators drooling on a nice paint job or always wanting to run their hands over the gorgeous bonnet!
I have never in my life owned any car that provokes more thumbs up, waves and horn honks than an E-Type roadster! And I’ve owned a mess of great cars.
DrT also look at pictures 154-157 which are bills for work performed in August of 2021 . They went over the car and took care off any and all issues to make sure everything works properly.
Sarge, as a guy who averaged $4,000,000+ a year in classic car sales from our prior dealership; I think I recognize a #2 condition car when I see one. Thick undercoating is applied on a classic for a reason; and it's not expecting foul weather use. I apologize for dissing your car; at a glance it looks nice.
Other people have commented that it’s appears to be a solid #2 quality car. Everyone has their opinion, Besides the undercoating not to your liking, look at the rest of the car like suspension and interior,paint top , chrome ,engine wheels etc,all in very good condition. Take another look,This car runs and looks great.
I read that the prior owner spent $76,000 on the "restoration"; if true, from the condition of the underside he grossly overpaid. This appears to be a new interior with a paintjob affair; a nice driver; #3- to 4+ condition at best. $76k may not buy a frame-off concourse restoration but it buys a whole lot better than a sprayed on tar/undercoated chassis. Not throwing shade; it is what it is.
Cohen 422, this Jaguar is at Pcar market in oyster bay New York.I would suggest if you want to do a PPI call Pcar and ask them for a recommendation. I’m sure they know someone who could do it. Hope this helps.
Please note that in August of 2021 this car went in for a major service. Any issues or problems were were rectified. Every part of the car was inspected and if it needed to be taken care of ,it was.pictures 154 -157 will show the work performed.This Jaguar is in great condition. The only thing it needs is for someone to drive and enjoy this great car. Also the car was kept in a heated garage and was only driven on top down days. Thanks
Bid in the amount of $45,125
I believe that during restoration the vin plate was misplaced, so for astetic reasons a blank plate was attached. If you go to picture number 130 you can see the numbers stamped.Hopefully this answers your question thanks
Why is the VIN plate unstamped (pic #75)? Thanks.
Wrench.56 thanks for the correction of the type of carburetors and the rear end.
Looks like a very nice example in excellent condition.
A couple of comments:
1. Those are not SU carbs; they are Zenith-Stomberg CD units. Take it from the guy who disassembled and did a full rebuild on his own.
2. The limited slip differential was a stock feature of Series 2 XKEs and not installed seperatately.
3. I did not realize that a paint color change would qualify for a Certificate of Authenticity. This is good news for me as mine went through an expertly done color change about 30 years ago.
I’ll be watching this auction with interest.
GLWTA. It looks like a solid No. 2 quality car. I’m curious to see if it brings a price commensurate with Haggerty’s evaluation of such.
Bid in the amount of $25,000
I bought this car over 5 years ago from a classic car dealer in Maryland. Except for the clock not working,this Jaguar has no mechanical issues whatsoever.The car looks and drives beautifully.Who ever buys this Jaguar will get a wonderful car.
Bid in the amount of $18,000
Bid in the amount of $5,000
I believe the wire wheels are from moss motors but don’t knower the brand.It is the original steering wheel refinished. Hope that helps
is that the original steering wheel? Doesn't look like it
rear view mirror looks askew............what kind of wire wheels are they?