[{"id": 2672950, "authorName": "Jaeggernaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaeggernaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541517115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2672966, "authorName": "chopperjamie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chopperjamie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 2+2 with a 305? What's to like?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1541517652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2672975, "authorName": "Oseanosea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oseanosea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone got a mop? I\u2019m drowning in drool over here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541517795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2672980, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LS1 swap? Wait, never mind.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541517891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2672998, "authorName": "JAGBOY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got no problem with these \"Lumps\". More to the point, neither does the owner!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541518234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673023, "authorName": "mbboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love Jag swaps, this one looks like a real beauty.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541518631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673024, "authorName": "rwantin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwantin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting. I see a lot to like here. The beauty of an XKE that probably won't destroy your savings account, and one could, acutally want to, USE this car on a regular basis. Nice.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541518652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673034, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs more tailpipe.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1541518892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673054, "authorName": "CaptainStevie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainstevie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice swap I have a 73 convertible with a 69 Corvette 350/350 and a Muncie 4 speed. 85 more horsepower 200 pounds lighter and CG moved back a few inches from original. I swapped out pumpkin for higher gears rather than doing the $$$ 5 speed. I'll be watching this with great interest. Good luck!!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1541519183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673058, "authorName": "993David", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/993david/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, is there any old silver paint visible anywhere?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541519241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673068, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to see this Jagrolet has a manual gearbox.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541519414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673069, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If any car needs a video it is this one!\n\nI was behind a XKE last week, the car is tiny by todays standards.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541519573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673076, "authorName": "CTODDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctoddm/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by CTODDM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541519634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2673101, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Almost enough here to make you not miss the V12. Not I was wondering, could we get a little more tailpipe please!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541520009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673113, "authorName": "woodnymph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodnymph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not usually a fan of any coupe model British car, but this is enough to change my mind, temporarily. \r\nWow! \r\nWell thought out conversion and paint color change. \r\nA drop dead gorgeous coupe.\r\nBut alas, no disposable extra income at this present time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541520271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673127, "authorName": "Bluebrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Jag. The 305 for the swap is a bit of a mystery but that is easily remedied by the new owner.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1541520475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673114, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would bet on this being a great driving car and hope someone has the vision to buy it to drive. Reliable, easy to maintain, fast, great handling, comfortable, good looking, and needing little to nothing. Looking for a daily? This should check most of the boxes.\nWe've all seen a million chev/jag swaps but how many E types? The hit that the 2 plus 2 takes money wise make this a logical choice. I had a XJS with an 350 Corvette fuelie and overdrive auto and when done right is a pretty good setup. glwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541520594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673156, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The V8 swap into a Series 3 is much easier than into the earlier cars. This one looks to have been done very well. I'd miss the V12 but could live with the V8 as a driver, but a 305!? Really?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1541520871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673157, "authorName": "gherzberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gherzberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot tell from the pictures but have the front frame rails been cut to fit a chevy?A ford lump is more common.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541520880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673210, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lead picture equals definition of fetching. Thanks for keeping the manual transmission with the V8 conversion. Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541521827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673215, "authorName": "Anvarjv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anvarjv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the problem with a 305 for the swap?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541521988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673221, "authorName": "CaptainStevie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainstevie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford swaps were easier and more common in series 1 and 2 cars with the 6 CY Chevy fits in V12 spot nicely without cutting, at least in my car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541522102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673218, "authorName": "Richard_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The usual problem with the SBC is tube frame clearance on the sides. If the space frame has not been modified for the Chevy engine I would be tempted to swap in a 5.3L HE V12 with fuel injection from a later XJS. I think the cost would be offset by the increased value and greater performance.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541522180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673243, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "305 small. 350 better. 400 best. Nitrous = ludicrous speed.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541522379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673312, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@richard_ridge- increased value? Its a 2+2 the most undesirable combo out there!\n\nBuy it and drive it as is!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1541523499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673339, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously nice fun car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541523964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673402, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like it would be good for a base LS swap with six speed, would have to drive \r\nthis set up first, maybe just a switch to an aftermarket fuel injection.\r\nI think I would remove the federal bumper extensions in front if possible.\r\nLove the color and the wire wheels.\r\nCould we please have a driving video.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541525422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673460, "authorName": "nowhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Richard_Ridge: For some info on possible hows, whys and what ifs on the swap:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.johnscars.com/xke/xke12.html\r\n\r\nSo it seems likely the frame hasn't been modified. It looks like the Ford swap is preferable for the sixes but the changes made for the twelve make the SBC the preferred option. As for why the 305, I guess they found an late 80's/early 90's Camaro with a decent drivetrain and wanted the five speed which Chevrolet didn't match up with the 350 at the time.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1541526413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673486, "authorName": "jld3601q", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jld3601q/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love some video/audio of it running.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541526871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673549, "authorName": "ettev15z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ettev15z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This ad need more details on the engine and transmission. A 305 and T-5 can range from mediocre to significantly worse than mediocre. The perimeter bolt valve covers indicate an '86 or earlier engine, but there are no pictures of the transmission to determine if it's a world-class or early T-5.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541528088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673558, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy it and drive it as It's a really nice XKE. Putting money into this car would make no sense. If you think that the Chevy SB won't give you enough boost..... look elsewhere.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1541528177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673569, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that time, trouble and expense to drop in an SBC---and it's a 305? Clearly done on the junkyard cheap. Points for the fabricated quad pipes, though...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541528430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673670, "authorName": "Richard_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_S. All Series III E-type coupes were 2+2. So if you wanted a V-12 and a hardtop, you got four seats with it. The last '73 V-12 coupe sold on BaT went for $40k. We may soon learn what a '73 E with a SBC swap is worth.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541530078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673729, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@downeaster, is that green paint code GM WA9529? How many coats of clear are on it? GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541530743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2673735, "authorName": "Obnoxio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/obnoxio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this. Great colour, working AC, and a great start to a really fun driver. A 305 with a decent set of heads, good exhaust and intake will get down to business just fine in here. a 5.3 LS would be even better.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541530798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2674027, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I was waiting at my mechanics shop he tossed me the keys to his E-type coupe with a SBC swap . After about a 2 hour cruise in the hills I was happy and impressed. Lots of thumbs up from other drivers but deep inside I sorta felt like I was taking my cousin to the prom with the engine swap.\nThis is a pretty driver and will bring plenty of pride to a new owner. GLWA!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1541533498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2674121, "authorName": "Downeaster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downeaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To OldJagMan- Cadillac Polo Green is what I know but am not sure of the exact paint code number. I had a paint specialist look at the car late this summer and he described the clear coat as being multiple coats and it is a very deep reflective finish.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541533833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2674278, "authorName": "RadialSkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radialskid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Anvarjv - Some fools think that 305s are automatically trash just because they were produced during the smog era, but in reality they can be built to within close range of what a 350 can do. Other than .30 of an inch of bore, they're the same engine. \n\nConsidering there are some of the aforementioned fools who literally give away 305s, they're a good way to make 300-350 reliable horsepower on the cheap.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1541535269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2674710, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@downeaster it's a gorgeous color. Opalescent dark green is my favorite stock Jaguar color and I had dismissed it as that. From my phone I cannot appreciate the difference. This looks like a very tasteful desirable and very very drivable resto-mod. I wish to chime in with the chorus request for a start video with idling reving and then driving at speed. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541539725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675098, "authorName": "ettev15z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ettev15z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RadialSkid\r\n\r\nSure you can make a 305 run okay, but that 0.26\" smaller bore you're dismissing makes a BIG difference. The puny bore seriously limits the options for heads that will fit the 305 because you need small valves to clear the bore and a small combustion chamber to make any compression. Plus the 305s are all lightweight blocks. If I had a 305 in good condition, I wouldn't be afraid to do a cam, intake, and headers to make more power, but if you're building an engine from scratch, it doesn't make any sense when a 350 will be cheaper and easier, unless you're racing a class with a displacement limit or you have a weak drivetrain that a bigger engine would destroy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541542476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675219, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need more soundbyte", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541543346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675643, "authorName": "DebtFreeGirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/debtfreegirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty high gloss green paint, and 3 pedals...awesome even with SBC!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541550287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675683, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"...after the original V12 dropped valves for the second time.\" Insert Jaguar reliability comment here. \n\nWe can pick on the General all we want, but at least their engines nearly always start and run! \n\nBeautiful car, love that green.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541551326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675687, "authorName": "Rbc4649", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbc4649/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Rbc4649", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541551383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2675711, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Polo green metallic has to be one of my all time favorite GM colors. \r\nLooks so sharp on this car and a reliable v8 to boot, perfect Jag to make purists puke at a meet n cruise.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1541552357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675836, "authorName": "34Century", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/34century/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow Great Color, Cold A/ c & Cruise this Baby\r\nAll over America's Highway's, Rock on", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541556488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675885, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful green,Chevy small block after the 12 grenaded two times, 5 speed-too bad its a 305 and a 2+2. The 2+2 is just a little out o kilter as the roof is taller than the body to my eye. It has been referred to quite lovingly as a pregnant cockroach.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541558556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676072, "authorName": "Flea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a crime. And not a well executed one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541565873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676154, "authorName": "Jimshane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimshane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently acquired a 73 e type Coupe with auto and ac. After getting it sorted I forgot what lovely driving cars these are. Even by today\u2019s lofty standards they are a pleasure, and that is really saying something.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541569932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676431, "authorName": "PeteinMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteinms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a Twelve!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541599012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676433, "authorName": "Ketchme48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ketchme48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful jaguar, obviously not for the purist, but a great driver. Buy it at a discounted Chevy drive line price. Find a discarded jaguar v12 to put on the shelf. Enjoy the car for 10 years reinstall a correct V12 in 2018 and sell at one of the big Pebble beach or Amelia island auctions and make a mint.\r\nKetchme", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541599021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676522, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, needs a video. We want to hear this baby.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541600857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676545, "authorName": "mdh5169", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdh5169/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by mdh5169", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541601590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2676594, "authorName": "Ropey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ropey/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by Ropey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541602708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2676637, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have removed the \"V12\" during the color change, but other than that I'm not the least bit put off by this conversion. In fact it kind of makes me wonder how much V8 horsepower would bolt up to the motor mounts. A true outlaw Jag.\r\n\r\nTo the seller: I'd like to see more details of the engine bay, but in the spirit of full disclosure I'm not a bidder -- this time around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541603741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676705, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 69 E 2 +2 with a 480 HP Ls3,as well as a concours 66 4.2 coupe.LS3 car is a totally sleeper build ,and looks just like this one except Burgundy on Parchment.I love the car,kind of a sophisticated animal.I'm afraid I'm about to muscle it up a bit,sort of \"outlaw style\" mild flaring at the rear,a bit more rubber,and backdate to series 1 lights and bumpers (if I re-install them at all ).The red 66 coupe will likely grace these pages soon,lovely car,just not my brand of beer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541605237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676732, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put an off-shore racing SBF in a sixties XKE roadster, for an Am Fam insurance agent. It required restraint in most traffic conditions but when circumstances provided an acnefied muscle car driver, submissive wetting made my day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541605800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676820, "authorName": "shark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shark/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by shark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541607528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2676886, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 305 is plenty in this application; it's nice cruiser. You know, you could put some big-inch, fire-breathing, tire shredding monster motor in here, with enough torque to twist the car into a pretzel, and we'd still get the comments to the effect of you shoulda done x or y, and you'd get a lot more power. \r\n\r\nThere is such a thing as balance, and this isn't a drag racer or a track car. I've never been a big fan of the 2+2, but this is nicely done and the absence of the V12 is a substantial plus.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1541609106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2677015, "authorName": "pkal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "properly done, these conversions are really nice. last one i saw was not a manual. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541611663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2677028, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I might have preferred a 2JZ, but an SBC is fine. I do think the a 350 should have been used though. In my 78 Malibu, I modified the 305, but always regretted not listening to those who said, \"no replacement for displacement.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541611883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2677124, "authorName": "danej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned several, Unfortunately, one with a modified front subframe. Are there any cuts or modifications into those any of the front engine bay or frames. These cars are engineered to within an inch of there lives and any compromise can cause a future catastrophe. I loved the one that I owned that was sorted and would buy another one in a heartbeat but would need to know the Jaguar is intact. Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541613416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2677161, "authorName": "dtl2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtl2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had numerous British cars over the years, mostly MGBs (roadster and GT) as well as a couple of TR7s. All of them have their appeal but a few years ago i acquired a 74 B-GT with a 3.4 Camaro V6 and 5 spd conversion and then last year picked up a TR7 with a 3.8 conversion and have been really happy with these cars. They go well, are comfortable and quick and still look stock. To me this is what this car is all about.\r\n\r\nI've driven several E-Types and can appreciate the draw of a restored car but the concerns about upkeep and repairs would keep me from having one as a daily driver; this is one I would have no qualms about owning and driving. I love the colour and except for the drive train it is all one would expect to see in a later Jag coupe. I am very tempted at this point to join the fun but if I did I can imagine the response from the Department of War and Finance...\"Someones's going to get a beating!!\" That being said, 6 days is a long time and I may still risk it any way: you only live once after all.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1541614150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2677360, "authorName": "Wildbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can help me with this. As I remember, the Ford 302was an easier swap because it is narrower than a SBC at the points where chassis interference is an issue. While I know that a small block is a small block, could there be something about the heads of a 305 versus a 350 that would account for the decision to use a 305?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541617635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678796, "authorName": "Downeaster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downeaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Jaguar frame has not been modified or cut and the use of GM factory cast iron exhaust manifolds that required no modifications to the Jaguar frame. This conversion was done by a Jaguar specialist back in the day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541634534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678879, "authorName": "chitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color! Like that it is a stick.\r\n\r\nAs far as purists and V12, I say relax! This car is fun. I have a XJ8 with an LS. If not for the LS, junkyard.\r\nGLWTS!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1541637230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678884, "authorName": "yardfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yardfish/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by yardfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541637314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2678916, "authorName": "Mbandarra3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbandarra3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Jag V12 is so nice and dependable with routine normal maintenance. Never really understood the transplant of a Chevy. Guys did this with Ferrari\u2019s too, but years later it killed the cars value by 75%+. These 2+2,s aren\u2019t very expensive, it looks nice and it\u2019s probably great fun with the 5 speed as a driver. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541638063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678935, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've tried for many years to understand the reason for this kind of destruction of value, but i have never come up with an explanation that makes any sense to me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541638822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678952, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some photos of the underside, front to back, would be appreciated. A northern XKE is often victim to rust from salt on winter roads.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541639287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679150, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mbandarra3 \nThe Jag V12 is a wonderful engine, and yes it's fairly dependable, but the knowledge to keep them running properly simply wasn't available to the masses back then. Cooling system issues or tuning the carbs required knowledge that only the internet made much much easier to find.\n\n@themachinestl\nE-Types were absolutely worthless vehicles until about the turn of the century. By the end of the 70s, junkyards were overflowing with them. If it weren't for the people who wanted to keep them on the road or at least let them sit in a garage, there wouldn't be any left.\n\nWhat this needs is an eBay Turbo LQ4.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541645284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679260, "authorName": "Mbandarra3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbandarra3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@extreme. These weren\u2019t supposed to be a car for the masses at all. And E-Types were certainly not worthless until the turn of the century...they were often cherished cars by many for decades of ownership. I proudly was the 2nd owner of a 1964 roadster until 2016. Many great cars were cheap until..hey, go figure, people figured out they were and are classic road going works of art. Swapping cheap engines into sophisticated cars was always a cop out for the \u201cmasses\u201d. Driving a Ferrari or Jag V12...just doesn\u2019t make it with a Ford or Chevy drive train.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541647988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679316, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mbandarra3\nBeing cherished by their owners doesn't equate to being worth something in the open market. \n\nIt might've not been a car for the masses, but they certainly weren't built to last (like most cars from the era), and made in enough numbers for the vast majority to fall into the hands of the masses within a few years. Was a 300SEL 6.3 made for the masses either? No. Depreciation is a bitch.\n\nif you loved and maintained your 64, that's great, but don't knock on the people who got their cars running on a budget. SBCs are smooth, powerful, reliable and for me very charming. That's very much sophisticated in its own way.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1541651005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679428, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think most everybody would prefer an original drive train, but that's not what happened for this Jag. Actually, the paint bothers me more than the SBC. But I'd drive it, and a lot. hope it hits reserve; it deserves an owner who wants to drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541655147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679528, "authorName": "Dogchaser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogchaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and colour. I doubt the seller has dyno numbers but I wonder if it has a similar 0-60 time compared to a V12 car. I know the V12 cars were more tourers and not super fast but it would be good to know what to expect performance wise if bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541661898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679584, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@extreme . My experience is completely opposite of how you described E-types as absolutely worthless until the turn of the century. I have wanted one since the mid-1980s. During many searches in the interim I pretty much concluded that they were simply worth more than they were worth to me. I thought I'd never own one. Finally, in July I bought a 1969 OTS, sable over saddle. It is the 157th car(/truck) I've owned.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541674778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679621, "authorName": "yazmar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazmar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A supercharged 6cyl from an early XJR would be sweet in this e-type.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541680237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2680109, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend bought one of these with a 302 and C4, plus fiberglass bonnet, for next to nothing. Painted it red, he goes out and rips it up. Soooooo fast, fun, turns heads, all on an extreme budget. He's a contractor, goes to jobsites with tools piled in the back. To me that's what classic cars are all about. \r\n\r\nMaybe not what Jaguar intended, but why not enjoy what's in front of you, I say. The five-speed is a super bonus here I think. \r\n\r\nAndrew", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1541692769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2681459, "authorName": "AGcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agcarguy/", "bidAmount": 12200, "content": "$12,200 bid placed by AGcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541710587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2683078, "authorName": "Trguy75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trguy75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541737443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2683120, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Extreme In 14 years of production Jaguar made 72,584 E-types, 49,032 of which went to the USA. Junkyards were hardly overflowing with them. Porsche has made over a million 911s, for comparison. \r\n\r\nMoreover, the E-type\u2019s engine and revolutionary monocoque construction were an evolution of the D-Type, which won Le Mans in 1955, 1956 and 1957. There are cars for the masses, the E-type was never one of them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541738991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2683467, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DenverWoody\nStill doesn't matter, these fell down the socioeconomic ladder faster than Charlie Sheen could run through 7 gram rocks. \n\nGuess where most ended up? That's right, being scrapped or sitting in barn like 99.99% of all cars made back then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541772158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2683566, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What?!? No drive video yet?\r\n\r\n@extreme @denverwoody, do you guy know each other and is this act going on the road sometime? Hilarious!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541774482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2683605, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@downeaster you are really hurting this auction without thorough examination of the checkpoints and undercarriage. \r\n\r\nPlease, for the love of all drivers who would bid! This is a modified car, we cannot expect the standard everyday e-type behavior. We need to see and HEAR this car start, idle, rev and run through all gears. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541775104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2683693, "authorName": "Downeaster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downeaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with needing a video and should have had ready before I submitted. Since this went live I realized it. Today the weather has broken and it is clear and sunny so will have a video posted by later today. Thanks for the reminder!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541776386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2683789, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I were to purchase this car I would drive it and see how it drove with the lump, in the mean time I would start acquiring the parts and pieces to return it to a V12 albeit with a later HE fuel injected set up. The 5 speed is a tremendous plus but I doubt it would bolt up to the 'new' V12 so would also have to shop for or manufacture a bell housing (have no idea if this is even doable) unless I could live with an automatic. Would be a fun project but no though of ever recouping the loss financially. I love the color and the tasteful modification of the transmission tunnel.\r\nKnock on wood but I have found the V12 to be a very reliable motor and while sophisticated relatively easy to work on, plus every time someone asks if it has a V12 I want to be able to say \"why yes, it sure does\". JM2CW\r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541777899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2684141, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by AlexBert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541784198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2685386, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Downeaster has added a pair of videos to the listing.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541799550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2686737, "authorName": "AGcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agcarguy/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by AGcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541824733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2686801, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As Enzo Ferrari himself mention e-Type most beautiful car in History. Even true after 30+ years after his passing. Body shell is breath taking: color overpass original appearance. Chrome wheels are TipTop. Good daily driver for duration of ownership worry free ReInstallation of the V12 to restore the full value when valuation will hit the Million $ in few decades from today... BerkShire Hathaway type of Investment....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541829130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2686808, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enzo Ferrari himself concluded that e-Type was the most beautiful car in History. True, even 30+ years after his passing. The Chevy swap not a big deal. Body is sexy / intact / color is Huge / chromed wheels do the Job. Good daily driver for period of ownership. Easy to put back the V12 when valuation will be 1 Million +$ in a few decades to restore the full value. Berkshire Hathaway type of Investment...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541829542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2687091, "authorName": "MrAllegro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrallegro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The next owner needs to chop off the top to complete the transmogrification.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541859340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2687238, "authorName": "cdcorp45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdcorp45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ha video helped a ton even though blurry you can tell its a blast to drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541864124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2687540, "authorName": "Porschsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I had to sum it up in one word, this Jaguar is.....Bespoke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541874923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2688514, "authorName": "Clayton3249", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayton3249/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Clayton3249", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541955240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2688538, "authorName": "Wildbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildbill/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by Wildbill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541956366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2688791, "authorName": "911cab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911cab/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by 911cab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541971273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2689018, "authorName": "AGcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agcarguy/", "bidAmount": 24100, "content": "$24,100 bid placed by AGcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541985676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2689071, "authorName": "idreaminclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idreaminclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@downeaster Can you elaborate on this. \"He also says that the system needs to be recharged after longer periods in storage.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541989153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2689121, "authorName": "Rickie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a '68 \"forest green\" which may be the only time I loved anything green. It was a venerable six cylinder and I managed somehow to crack the block. Still don't know what happened. Took it to a Jag guy who managed to drop something heavy on the hood which did considerable damage. He refused to accept blame and in the end I sold it for a song in1993. Forest green - take a look and compare.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541991842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2689329, "authorName": "Downeaster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downeaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Navendra- I will give you my opinion of I think that means and I stand to be corrected by a real expert on A/C systems: He is saying, and in my experience with older cars with A/C that sit and are stored for long periods of times, the A/C refrigerant can start to leak out due to a poor fitting/lose connection and/or the seals in the compressor drying up from non-use. Most times a recharge buy pulling a vacuum and then recharging correctly will bring it back. Again a good A/C person can advise of the best and most cost effective method to provide the repair needed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542028117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2689371, "authorName": "idreaminclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idreaminclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Downeaster - Thank you. The other question since no mention of the original engine has been made, is it safe to assume that the original engine is not in your possession and does not come with the auction. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542029949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2689399, "authorName": "Downeaster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downeaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Navendra: You are correct the original engine is not with the car and its whereabouts are unknown. There is no 12 cylinder engine that comes with the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542030803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692646, "authorName": "Jandreu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jandreu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the AC issue, how long does the charge last approximately?\r\n\r\nDoes the heater work properly, no leaks?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542115439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692666, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, I guess after reading the comments I'm the only gearhead that feels the Chevy 305 while no doubt being a lot more reliable than the original V12, that might actually make more power. But come on! Why installed a Malibu engine in a Jag! That's Sacrilege! Of all the engines, especially Chevy engines available out there? This beautiful Jaguar ends up with an old taxis engine! But hey at least it's all there! All there is to do, if you want a beautiful Jaguar that you can actually drive and travel in is replace that boat anchor of an engine with what I'm sure will now bolt right in, a nice Aluminum Block 383 Stroker Chevy LS! As everything else is already there! Sure I know that's an extra expenditure that you more than likely will never get back, but the fun per mile will be off the charts!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542115960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692702, "authorName": "Matt1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It pains me to hear or read that dropped valve seats were the reason that the magnificent V-12 was swapped out. The DVS issue is simply a lack of proper maintenance, and knowledge of why they drop in the first place. Improper cooling system maintenance/repairs (correct temp thermostat is critical) is certainly one culprit. The ignition system is also another, it's also important to be able to detect misfires on the V-12 (not easy I know). With those systems properly maintained using the correct parts, DVS's should just not happen. Great looking Jag and GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542116825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692838, "authorName": "Capt_Nemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt_nemo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I, too, was confused about the 305, since there are so many other SBC choices. But the 305 will run about forever and will give decent power. A 2+2 will never be a track car and this one has wire wheels and a stock differential. A mild 305 will keep those together in the way a hotter SBC or LS would never do.\r\n\r\nI like the color and the 5 speed and, as others have mentioned, this is a Jag one can drive without worries. GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1542120389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692863, "authorName": "mjking5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjking5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow that shine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542120919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692849, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Matt1973\nThat was the case for so many cars. It's not that owners deliberately maintained their vehicles, it's that they couldn't/didn't know how to maintain them, at any reasonable price anyways. \n\nThe \"Common problems and their fixes\" section didn't exist back then. Stuck dizzys, undetected misses, clogged rads, etc were all learned the hard way by people with patience. Time is money", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542120999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692881, "authorName": "Vetteman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like an easy swap for s ZZ4, adds about 100 hp.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542121388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692934, "authorName": "ferrous8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrous8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the SBC engine is about 50 lb lighter then the 4.2 inline six jag engine , sbc 575lb to 4.2 6.25 lb bare block so you would be a lot lighter in the front then the V12 . Should handle considerably better .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542122571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692941, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dropped valve seats that bedeviled the V-12 Jaguar were a direct result of the \"shrink fit\" assembly of those seats into the cylinder head not being properly done...It was a manufacturing problem during the awful British Leyland era...NOT a design problem", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542122661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692971, "authorName": "C.G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I prefer the earlier E-types, but the 1st XKE I drove in the early 1970's had a Chevy 327 in it and I loved it. This car can be put back original and probably will be someday but for now it's darned near perfect for someone like me. Price of entry is likely to be more reasonable than the appearance would normally dictate, the color is incredible, it can be daily driven if desired without hurting the value, mechanical parts would be cheap and plentiful, and finding a Jag V12 to replace it with when the time to sell it for a profit comes wouldn't be all that difficult. I've driven XKE's with 6's, 12's, and Chevy V8's. Is this as good as original, of course not, but I would drive the wheels off of this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542123263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2692997, "authorName": "MFlit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mflit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, and it's had the engine replaced with one that will always work! Not much to not love here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542123723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693084, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. Am surprised though that this auction is reaching the level of the 2+2 auctioned recently with a correct Jaguar engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542125536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693156, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise at all,the eyeball of this car is far superior to either of the recently featured yellow E's,and the 5 speed is a huge plus.Assuming the paint is as good as the pics indicate,you'd be hard pressed to duplicate the paint job for under $20k.\nThis car is simply superior to those comparisons.\nVetteman is correct,a ZZ4 or 383 is the obvious upgrade for power,as the cost is less than 10 grand ,and they are truly bolt in installations.The LS is a whole different kettle o fish-yes vastly superior,but a $25,000 touch,and not at all bolt in.\nI love my LS powered ,500 hp beast of a 69 E,much more than my 66 ,4.2 concourse car.\nAt the end of the day though,the extra power is not really utilized all that often.I don't really understand the whining of the purists ;There is at least one pure E listed here every week,click on over there and gush to your hearts content,Thank everyone who ever touched the car for preserving it as the treasure that it is.Leave these conversions alone for many of us to appreciate,there is nothing to be gained by your negative comments.\nI will admit that the Jaguar engines are a work of art,whether in 6 ,or 12 cylinder form.\nThe General does not make a particularly aesthetically pleasing engine in either sbc or Ls form.I did solve the problem on one of my LS cars with an \"Inglese \" stacked injection system (no room on the Jag ),relocated hidden coil packs,and old school valve covers.\nGLWS-I'm happy to see the interest and mostly constructive comments.I visualize many happy miles ahead for the buyer !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1542127245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693298, "authorName": "Poorboyjoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poorboyjoe/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Poorboyjoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542130263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693371, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ferrous8. Actually the V12 weighs less than the 4.2 as it is not made of iron. The engine put out 290 BHP which was more than adequate to push it to 145 MPH. As has been pointed out, the engine, when properly maintained was a reliable beast and many were installed in sedans as well. 100 thousand miles before rebuilding was quite common. As Brit car enthusiasts are not as picky as Porsche lovers, most would be happy to see the car on the road whatever drivetrain was used,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542132153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693377, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would add that a rebuild of a V12 runs around $10K so a V8 replacement is understandable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542132280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693445, "authorName": "Scott_Ales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn't be more disgusted that I have no room to buy and drive this car. When it sells, please consider re-offering it here once you're finished playing with it. I will have a spot maybe after January!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542133561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693461, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check out some of the cars Scott plays with.....\r\nA glowing endorsement !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542133750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693471, "authorName": "craigscar1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigscar1/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by craigscar1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542133918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693479, "authorName": "Scott_Ales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not kidding.\n\nhttps://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPVOq7gtjCB-LA058GMa30-P643q_0VV6HGJus\n\nSorry, you must have a Google account to see that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542134200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693506, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "30 minutes left until time to pay the \"Piper\" all four of them. Seems like a lot of testosterone for the bucks and unlike my Scarab, I can throw kids in the back without bungee cording them down!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542134691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693514, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by NickHart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542134837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693530, "authorName": "AGcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agcarguy/", "bidAmount": 25700, "content": "$25,700 bid placed by AGcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542135075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693541, "authorName": "Capt_Nemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt_nemo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jetjock17 - especially when you're looking at the second rebuild!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542135209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693567, "authorName": "TagUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taguk/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by TagUK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542135538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693661, "authorName": "craigscar1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigscar1/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by craigscar1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693664, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Captain_Nemo. Check out the cost of maintaining and rebuilding any other V12. Ferrari?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542136503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693689, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint on this baby is outstanding", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542136716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693695, "authorName": "Mgdlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgdlite/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Mgdlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693698, "authorName": "TagUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taguk/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by TagUK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693701, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by NickHart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693706, "authorName": "Mgdlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgdlite/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by Mgdlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693708, "authorName": "TagUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taguk/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by TagUK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693714, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by NickHart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693717, "authorName": "Mgdlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgdlite/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by Mgdlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693720, "authorName": "TagUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taguk/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by TagUK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542136926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693722, "authorName": "lokiufgator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lokiufgator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to bid so bad at this level, but with a 40x60 garage under construction, she'd kill me. Or at least make me live out there.......maybe that wouldn't be so bad after all? Such a fun driver. GLWTA finale!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542136993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693725, "authorName": "Mgdlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgdlite/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by Mgdlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542137021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693726, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by NickHart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542137053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693731, "authorName": "TagUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taguk/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by TagUK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542137141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693735, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by NickHart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542137181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2693737, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This jag looks like a real head turner. Fully sorted (in an SBC kind of way). I'm a big fan of the dark green and looks nicely done from the pictures. A lot of car for the money as many have said. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542137212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693738, "authorName": "Scott_Ales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lokiufgator I've never had too much garage space.... EVER!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1542137235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693741, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/13/18 for $30,500 to NickHart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542137302, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2693742, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GREAT auction fellas !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1542137323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693743, "authorName": "Jandreu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jandreu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice had my heart broke at 27K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542137334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693744, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the Etype club!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542137341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693745, "authorName": "lokiufgator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lokiufgator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ":O ", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542137342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693746, "authorName": "Scott_Ales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NickHart Congrats!\r\n\r\nPromise to resell later here? Even if it is 5 years!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542137344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693747, "authorName": "RCSubGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcsubguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was THIS close to bidding it up.. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542137350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693750, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all. I am now selling my Hennessey 2015 Mustang to make way. At nearly 800hp surely one of you guys will be interested!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1542137386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693761, "authorName": "Capt_Nemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt_nemo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sooo @NickHart - sticking with the 305?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542137487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693779, "authorName": "carhillclimb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhillclimb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_Ales et al; I happen to have a free garage bay so I could take one of your cars temporarily so you can buy another ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542137779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693785, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NickHart\nCongratulations! Gorgeous Jaguar! Enjoy \n?\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542137846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693787, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E-type will join my Morgan Plus 8. Going old school as I get older. Have to clear the furniture out of the garage now! Will stick with the 305 for now as it will give good service and have much less down time.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1542137851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2693869, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is how I explain the \"old car thing \"\r\nI have many friends,who I shall call \" car guy wannabes \" (not that there's anything wrong with that),who will quote Road and Track, or whoever, about the performance specs of whatever the latest, greatest, fastest car is (something has like 6000 horsepower in Dubai ).\r\nMy answer ? \r\n\"If the only time your car excites you,is when you floor it,you are destined to be disappointed in the car,as well as your inability to keep your driver's license.\"\r\nDon't get me wrong;I have a handful of cars that are in the 200 mph neighborhood,but each of them has much more to offer (okay maybe not the Z06).Nick Hart has chosen to drool over his new E type,rather than race around in an 800hp, but very generic looking Mustang.Staring lovingly at what's in your garage never gets old .I try to drive all my old cars,but as long as they pass my G.O.T.S. test,I won't kick them out for leaking oil.\r\nTo remind some of you -\"GOTS\" =If I don't Glance Over The Shoulder\" to stare at my ride as I walk away,then I don't GOTS to have it !", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1542138747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2694673, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @nickhart!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542145236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2695507, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow I've watched this all week and thought for sure it would be out of my price range. The funny thing is today my wife came home and said I saw an awesome Jaguar today that you would want, should I buy it for you for Christmas? I was in shock, we have an 80 XJS with an Olds 455 engine already but she knows I love them. So she then shows me a picture of a die cast E-Type...I said to her..if you only knew what I have been watching this week and I pulled up the listing only to see that I probably would have been a bidder if I knew it was going for 30K...Now I really have the itch to pay more attention to these E-Types ! What a great buy , the seller is lucky !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1542156194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2695517, "authorName": "smithhall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithhall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you get fired up to change the lump bag to Jag, take a look at the 90s 6.0 L v12 engine and add a 5-speed kit. A couple people I know have done it, one a close friend with a 73 roadster. I've driven it and spent a few passenger hours riding in it. It's amazing. For most buyers, done right, I'm guessing it might add value back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542156311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2695594, "authorName": "NickHart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She is looking very pretty as she is with the V8 so I will stick with that although the 90s v12 is a good shout. Im really looking forward t