[{"id": 2025223, "authorName": "RitchieR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritchier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before the \u201cbut the Series I cars are so much prettier\u201d comments come pouring in, let me ask: would you kick this gorgeous Series II car out of your garage?\u201d I didn\u2019t think so. Stunning color combo. Nice to see an interior that has survived. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518701522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025252, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A gorgeous survivor that may, just may see the open road again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518702489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025306, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AAhhh... Happy sigh. I have been missing seeing some E-Types on BAT. On first glance she looks very nice. After a couple of meetings that always seem to get in the way of my BAT time, I am going to make my self busy on my calendar and devour all 215 photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518704283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025332, "authorName": "deniscomp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deniscomp/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by deniscomp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518704879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2025339, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very few vehicles look stunning from every angle. I'm so glad I live in a time and place where I can see these. They are a thing of beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518705043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025364, "authorName": "shallowguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shallowguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Notice to sellers; bomb-can black paint sprayed half-assed on the underside of a car does not beguile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518705714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025374, "authorName": "Doubleclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubleclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to see what's inside the laced-on steering wheel cover. Is it the beautiful Jaguar wood-rim wheel? In what condition?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518705813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025395, "authorName": "jlk1224", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlk1224/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by jlk1224", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518706370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2025411, "authorName": "Silberpfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silberpfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never understood how a repainted, ...sorry, \"re-sprayed\" car is considered a \"Survivor\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518706824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025444, "authorName": "ELW_Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elw_z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a car that has been lightly used and spent many years as a garage queen, the undercarriage appears to show more wear and tear than I would expect. I'd appreciate any knowledgable observations about this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518708114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025458, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings bidders, experts, trollers, haters and my friends in the peanut gallery, welcome to my auction!\r\n\r\nWhat we have here is one of three very exceptional but very different automobiles that I purchased last year from the estate of a prolific car collector/hoarder. This man was known to accumulate cars, mostly from California. He would buy them drive them for a short period and park them in one of four storage buildings ranging from near his lake house in Cord d'Alene, Idaho, his almond groves in Chico, California, his homestead in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the site of his real estate empire in San Antonio, Texas where I found these cars. \r\n\r\nAlong with perhaps 120 or so stable mates sardined into a climate controlled warehouse were my 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe, a 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix and this exquisite 1970 Jaguar. The five things these three cars had in common was the quality of preservation, originality, the fact that they had not moved for near twenty years, their California Pink Slips and most importantly, NO RUST!\r\n\r\nThis Jag had already been extracted as the heir had the intent to keep this car for himself. As such he commissioned its mechanical resurrection, the receipts of which are documented here, only to be told by the estate administrator that if he wanted to keep the Jag he could, but that he would have to buy it from the estate to do so.\r\n\r\nSpared the no small effort required to bring the Pontiac and Ford back to life all that was required of me to put this pussy cat back on the open road was some fresh tires and a tweak or two on those twin Stromberg\u2019s. Throw in a professional detail and polish for good measure and now this car rolls out as good as it looks. \r\n\r\nI wasn\u2019t seeking out an E Type but presented the opportunity how could I resist? I trailered it home to the Dallas area and parked it on jack stands awaiting delivery and mounting of the tires. Looking at it without wheels for a few weeks, it seemed almost natural, hovering in mid air. \r\n\r\nOnce I finally got behind the wheel and put her in motion it left me with the automotive impression I can only liken to my seeing the Taj Mahal for the first time. Now I get it, nothing compares to the forward view of piloting a Jaguar XKE roadster, NOTHING.\r\n\r\nIn the coming days I will post a few videos and do my best to answer any questions, fulfill requests for more pics, and when provoked steadfastly defend the honor of this great iconic automobile. Thanks for your attention and enjoy the show!!\r\n\r\n@nobrakes", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1518708407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025460, "authorName": "ELW_Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elw_z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Silberpfeil, you do understand perfectly. It does not strictly meet the definition of a survivor. Still it's a very pretty \"mostly original\" car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518708471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025630, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First off, this looks to be a very nice car that appears to have no rust, the interior looks good with the exception of the awful steering wheel cover (why would anyone cover up the beautiful wood wheel with one of those crappy covers is beyond me) and the speakers. The vinyl on the sills will need to be re-glued and I would likely replace the door cards. On the underside, I don't understand folks who get out with a can of black spray paint and paint everything or at least in this case the front frame (you can tell when the car is owned by a true enthusiasts because the lower picture frame rail will have a block of hardwood in it to prevent jacking damage). The bushings will need to be replaced in the near future at least in the front judging from the pictures. The engine compartment looks quite nice and pretty much original to my eye, I don't care for the after market exhaust especially when I see they had to drill holes in the boot to mount it, but thats just me.\r\nAll in all I think this is a beautiful car that with mild fettling will become a great driver. I would like to see some videos of the car and engine running. By the way, someone got a heck of a deal on the Vredsteins, $50 some odd bucks, wow, my last set were about 170 each!\r\nJM2CW,GLWTA\r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518712352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025656, "authorName": "Gary_O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_o/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Gary O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518712858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2025661, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 19702, "content": "$19,702 bid placed by CC63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518712916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2025678, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like big bumpers and I cannot lie.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518713248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025850, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was much deliberation over what time and effort to invest in cleaning up that undercarriage. \n\nOn the one hand it may have paid dividends in the form of a higher hammer price but my problem is that once I got started, where would it end? I have a steady stream of cars in the queue to refresh and as I ponder each one I always remind myself of what I tell my clients that I do the same for: the toe bone's connected to the foot bone, the foot bone's connected to the ankle bone and so on and on... \n\nOn the other hand I consider this to be a very honest old car, very much as it was found. There was some pretty extensive but typical mechanical work necessary to make it safe and reliable and that was done. I personally rubbed on the surfaces you can see and under the bonnet. In the end I elected to show it as is. My shop lighting requires the use of a flash on these undercar shots and as such the camera don't lie. What you see is what you get.\n\nSo I won't make excuses on the untidy appearance, the amateurish use of the rattle can or the rather minor areas of rash, what is most important is the total lack of rust and to me that trumps it all. \n\nBesides, had I set out to undertake that project I would have been deprived of time behind the wheel of this awesome machine, which after all is why I retired in to the car business in the first place.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1518717475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025909, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nobrakes ... You sir are my kind of seller. Coming from a guy who has his personal series 2 in restoration as I write this (and its red), I wish you the best with this result. The car is EXACTLY how I would want an enjoyable e-type. Great representation, thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518718673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025989, "authorName": "highleymd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highleymd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I doubt the steering wheel cover hides any wood. I think by 1970 Jaguar had gone to the black leather wheel rim having none of the charm of a wood wheel. Swapping the wheel out for an oem style wood wheel or possibly a Nardi would be one of the first things I would do.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518720767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2026018, "authorName": "jhorton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhorton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SCHWING!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518721329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2026256, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@highleymd you sir are correct. This car has its original leather wrapped steering wheel. Before I unveil it in what I suspect is all of its weathered glory I need to swing by that famous British supply house Autozone to pick up a fresh replacement leatherette wrap. I am admitting that I have yet to take a look at what lurks beneath myself. Stay tuned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518724237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2026551, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Series 1 & Series 2 cars had the wood steering wheels, series 3 was the first to have the leather covered 15\" wheel. That being said this appears to be a Series 3 steering wheel.\r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518727777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2026601, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at some pictures the wheel looks dished in others flat, the Series 3 wheel would be dished and smaller than the S2 16\" wood wheel, so on reflection can't say for sure that it's a S3 wheel.\r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518728272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027093, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Besides the forward view of driving an E-type , the machines balance amazed me on my first drive. The steering is light and so is the car and every facet of the build is better than you would hope for . It feels like you have a fine lightweight Italian racing bicycle under you ... with 266 hp !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518736025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027108, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New steering wheel pictures have just been added.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518736431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027126, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@halfthrottle yes I have to remind myself of the other wonders this car has to offer, not the least of which is the 280 ft pounds of torque and the deep roar of that motor under heavy foot. The car is settled and relaxed at speed, I know this because I touched 100mph with the top down and the side windows up. It was joyous!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518737032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027162, "authorName": "Ptouborg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptouborg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh Lord, give me patience. Gorgeous car. Thank you for the photos of the steering wheel - not bad at all. Can\u2019t bring the kids in this iconic ride but maybe I don\u2019t care? Will sleep on it and then bid appropriately. Just lost an auction for an Aston-Martin so I have an itchy trigger finger for British classics", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518738584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027171, "authorName": "Ptouborg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptouborg/", "bidAmount": 21970, "content": "$21,970 bid placed by Ptouborg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518738796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2027229, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The steering wheel looks flat to me so I am thinking a wood wheel. Hopefully the owner just wanted a fatter grip and the wood is in great condition...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518740711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027259, "authorName": "ARUP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "halfthrottle- I gave you a thumbs up. I've never driven one of these but I used to race bicycles from ~'79 to '09. All of mine were Italian with Italian 'Campy' gruppos. The best road ride is with an Italian steel frame! I had a Rossin, Zullo, Colnago, 3 Gios, Masi and 2 Torellis. I still have most of them and still have my (French and of aluminum construction) Vitus Aerodynamique which is extremely rare. If these cars handle like my bicycles then WOW! I like the looks of the Series 1 coupes the 'mostest'!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518741878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027339, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OOPS! I hadn't refreshed in a while and missed the new Steering wheel pics. Thanks for those.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518745100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027365, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the same car in Dk blue on Dk blue. They are fantastic cars. That wheel isn't an S2 wheel but no bigge. They are very flimsy affairs and aren't ideal for anything below 5mph when you are usually wrenching on the wheel parking or similar. My opinion after owning 2 is every E-type should get a PPI by someone knowledgeable. They are fantastic cars but correcting faults gets expensive fairly quickly... GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518746767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027445, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I welcome any PPI but if so inclined, but if series get with it. There are plenty of shops familiar with these cars in Dallas County.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518750996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027458, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518751401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027812, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518787836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2028040, "authorName": "dave_a", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still laughing about steering wheels. There's a nut on the end (L&F). It can be changed\r\nI see two different E types here. Top & bottom. Body & interior look great, underneath its a used car. The great news is no bad rust and some grease (good). As LLynn said some rubber parts (bushings, IRS mounts, maybe hydraulics) might be in your future. (never can read BAT receipts or car faxes) But any unrestored 37 year old car will put you through that. This could be a great driver for the fearless owner/mechanic. E types aren't too tough to work on until rust, the engine or IRS has to come out. The $9k+ re-commissioning hit all the right areas, IMHO. Fun and still credible as drivers - E types are great cars! Buy it right and drive it forever. (69 OTS)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518793410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2028078, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm with @Llynn and @dave_a. This has the potential to be a very nice looking (from above!) driver with lots of smiles per mile... In addition to the rubber bushings already mentioned, I'd be replacing those tired looking front engine mounts - the engine stabilizer at the rear may be similarly due for retirement. The front Amco bar, the 4-tip exhaust, and the steering wheel (definitely not original under the leather - count the holes in the spokes) don't match my taste, but are simple fixes in your own good time. Kudos to the seller for publishing all those underbody pictures. If you can see past the grime and rattle can black, it appears to be all there, and remarkably free of fresh oil leaks (at least compared with mine!). If you're looking for a Series 2 to drive, and can do basis work on yourself, this could be a great buy. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518794374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2028272, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the props on my effort towards full disclosure folks. As for all the comments regarding the bushings, mounts etc according to the refresh receipts (which I did not commission) there are new mounts at the motor and transmission. Ball joints, wheel bearings and a few other bushings listed on the repair order. The car exhibits no clunkiness on take off or stop, turn in is linear and smooth. Steering is tight although the aforementioned steering wheel as expected could use a bit more girth.\r\n\r\nI will take the time to recap the workorder since someone reported that it was hard to read. Post it later.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518799243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2028377, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by stev0001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518801620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2031092, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was private messaged this morning and asked,\"what is the matter with the brakes\". Puzzled, I realized that my BaT handle is highlighted at the top of the listing in bold red letters \"nobrakes\". Being a proud member of the peanut gallery it took me a sec to realize that yeah, that looks like a red flag: nobrakes, don't try to drive it home. Please know that the brakes and everything else on this Jag is in proper working condition.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1518887217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2031249, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got a kick out of your \"nobrakes\". I just want to reiterate my appreciation for this car, it looks like a very 'honest' car that should bring miles of smiles to the winning bidder. I prefer the Series one cars but the view over the bonnet, as has been said before, is the same. I would personally want a PPI before I bought any E Type but for this one is one I might violate that stricture. Good luck with the sale, very nice car.\r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1518894365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2031409, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@llynn. Thanks. As I endeavor to sell good cars, I always encourage a PPI. I had a local drop in yesterday. Spotted my address on a pic of some paperwork; the type of sleuthing I like to credit myself with. Have another local coming Monday. Someone from Austin another possibility. There are plenty of knowledgeable shops in the area to take a look in a serious bidder\u2019s stead. Just let me know what I can do to accommodate it. The clock is ticking however. Best to get with it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518903950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2031556, "authorName": "Carllewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carllewis/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Carllewis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518913772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2031624, "authorName": "Wwoltet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwoltet/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Wwoltet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518919556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032022, "authorName": "Carllewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carllewis/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Carllewis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518969206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032050, "authorName": "Wwoltet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwoltet/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Wwoltet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518970897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032060, "authorName": "samakijoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one beautiful car. I wish I had room for it.\nOne thing that caught my eye was the receipt for the set of tires. \nI went to the website (Simpletire) to take a look. These tires in the pictures are about $1800.00. for the set. Just seems a little strange. There must have been a really good sale.\nI'm going to keep my on this site hoping that they have another sale like this one..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518971512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032076, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518972489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032077, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samakijoe It's more bizarre than even you stated. I just went to the Simpletire web site, and found the same information as you. The significant thing is that the per tire price on their web site is $454.92. The price on the receipt for these tires is $54.92! Can anyone say \"typo\"? What a deal! (same tire is $274 at Tirerack)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518972685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032088, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the tires, you guys prompted me to check my spreadsheet and my credit card statement. Nothing inconsistent there. I guess I should have bought a truckload of them... maybe I should ask to raise my reserve (just kidding).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518972905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032141, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For what it\u2019s worth the owner\u2019s manual is perhaps a reprint. Sans plastic wallet usually indicates a knock off unless the first page shows it\u2019s printed in Coventry England. \nMinor detail in the scheme of things but a $500 plus expenditure\u2014 ask me how I know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518976670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032146, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also what would we do w/o LLynn lording over this site, vetting and doing remote PPIs for us. This person\u2019s E-Type word is gospel.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518976829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032147, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebrand, it may be a reprint but has proven more valuable than most owner's manuals, considering some of the idiosyncrasies of these old cars. There are lots of free resources/shop manuals available online for them but having a printed copy in the car comes in handy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518976854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032151, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, I had two, one reprint to figure out the car the other tucked away for special occasions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518976959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032176, "authorName": "faunlimited", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faunlimited/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: would you happen to have compression test numbers? \n\nthis looks like an honest car judging by the underside, many of these have had sills cut and replaced poorly, floor inserts dropped in and undercoated over, nice to see the factory spot welds present on the sills. Very hard to find that these days.\n\nSome cleanup of the black paint required, but these appear to be all original floors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518978586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032260, "authorName": "Sampsonloeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sampsonloeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518983573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032292, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagken you watching this? You still in the market?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518985968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032298, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@faunlimited if it dries out I will try to get those compression numbers this week. \r\n\r\nBeing local Dallas sellers, we should meet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518986309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032303, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nobrakes I'm watching and still in the market but currently wrapped up in the yellow mini as it's the only thing that might fit in the garage. And I really need a mini-right?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518986471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032305, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagken that's why god created the four post lift", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1518986541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032460, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebrand, I thank you for the kind words but I think that one of the real experts here is @davidxk. I'm just a gawker but when David says something I listen.\r\nKind regards,\r\nLynn", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519000581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032580, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice of you to say so @Llynn, but if you insist on listening when I say something, maybe I should just keep quiet to avoid misleading you, or anyone else...:-)\r\n-David", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519008798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032660, "authorName": "Carllewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carllewis/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Carllewis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519013375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032664, "authorName": "DrewJag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car and if it's good enough for LLynn and davidxk then it must have something going for it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519013742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032696, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The weather in Dallas isn\u2019t looking too conducive for putting a video together before the end of the auction ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519017757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032771, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GAWD, not again!!! Another spectacular car with a cheap K-mart steering wheel cover! These things keep popping up like a bad dream. One can only speculate that the wheel itself must not be in very good shape...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519042248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032773, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess I'd known about the steering wheel issues if I'd bothered to look at the comments a little further. Well, I still don't like the cover, but I sure do like this car. I'm always on the fence about the older valve covers or these newer ribbed ones. I like 'em both! I wish you best of luck with the auction of this beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519043443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032790, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright, my turn on the steering wheel cover issue. The awkward truth here for me is now that it\u2019s been removed I\u2019m missing it. Without it looks and feels barren and hard and kind of malnourished. On those long stretches of open road the drone of the motor and the monotony of the tarmac seem less empty having that little knot at six o\u2019clock to pick at. Would it be less shameful if not for the source? Would strapping on the classy Victoria\u2019s Secret version be less embarrassing than the tacky Frederick\u2019s of Hollywood model? If only Neiman Marcus offered a line of them in couture their application could attain status over stigma. \n\nOK. I feel better now.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519046478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033017, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, sourcing the correct wooden wheel is the answer. I would think every E-Type owner would express the pleasure felt when their thumb rests perfectly within that thin slightly grooved wooden wheel\u2014such delicate tactile feel that can turn that big cat. Aesthetics aside, it is the direct connection between the car and the driver. So in a way, the fuss is warranted, the car is lovely, but deserves its correct,design components as a sorted Series II example.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519056928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033605, "authorName": "Bluenevil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluenevil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunning E-Type. Can't picture a better color than \"Regency Red\" for an E-Type roadster. I like how the color appears to change in the various lighting scenarios. Regency Red....I rest my case.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519069464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034445, "authorName": "myboynacho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myboynacho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone recommend a reputable E-type repair facility in the So Cal area, preferably in the 91709 or 90723 zip code?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519083808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034522, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by stev0001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519086710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2034555, "authorName": "mwagrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwagrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn those two little Strombergs and that exhaust gas recycling duct!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519087832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034577, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@myboynacho, you might want to check out the Jag Lovers E Type forum, if you don't find the answer to your question here you will certainly find it there.\n@mwagrp, yup, but pretty easy to get rid of the 'gas recycling' and the performance deficit isn't nearly as much as one would think compared to the triple SU's.\nCheers,\nLynn", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519088710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034592, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwagrp To be strictly accurate, that's not an exhaust gas recycling duct. The crossover in the 1970 model carry atmospheric air that is heated by the hot exhaust manifolds, and feeds it, under the control of a thermostatic valve, into the intake. The idea was to increase the temperature of the intake mixture when the engine was cold to reduce emissions. As for the \"two little Strombergs\", they certainly don't look as impressive as the three SUs, but except possibly under WOT, are almost as effective PROVIDED you disconnect/remove the secondary throttle plates, which can be done in minutes and results in great improvements in throttle response. As I'm sure you know, many owners upgrade to the tripple SUs, which is an option for the new owner of this car. I decided to spent the money it would have cost on lots of gallons of gas, and the very wide grin that resulted....:-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519089285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034627, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional pictures and a video have just been added. Enjoy the auction!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519090623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034885, "authorName": "myboynacho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myboynacho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Llynn, thanks so much.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519100323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034920, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s supposed to be a test drive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519103849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035126, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The new photos are of the before and after installation of 1) the leather hold down straps and 2) the seat belts.\r\n\r\nThe driving video will have to suffice due to the weather in Dallas precluding one that meets the demanding standards of @ebrand. It does demonstrate the car operating in heavy traffic, rolling smooth with two up, signals and brake lights operating, and once parked a smooth idle and healthy rev up. \r\n\r\nI will scour my phone to see if there are others of the car underway, although likely unworthy of @ebrand but a video nonetheless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519135845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035130, "authorName": "vautour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vautour/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being 6'6 tall I probably have to go for a series 3? The guy driving in the video is (already) looking at/against the top of the windscreen....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519135942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035195, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vantour The driver in the video is under 6' and has the seat pulled forward. The passenger is 6'4. There is adequate head and leg room in these cars, once you have shoehorned your self in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519137755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035253, "authorName": "sonyone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonyone/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by sonyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519139770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035278, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vautour, I'd really suggest you check out your local Jag car scene before you purchase an E Type. A lot depends on where you have your height, I fit quite well in My '68 at 6'4\" but 1) it is a challenge to get in, 2) I have removed the shims under the seat and 3) a 15 inch (as opposed to the OEM 16\") steering wheel makes a tremendous difference. The Series 3 will likely fit you better, but again I would encourage you to test fit a few before you make your decision.\nCheers,\nLynn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519140414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035389, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always good to see if we fit, but the real challenge is ingress/egress. For me this Jag is about like the TVR 2500M I owned. Not much easier than my Ferrari 308. My C4 Corvette was no cake walk, a TR6, even my lowered Gen 1 Miata requires a bit of maneuvering. Once in, they all offer satisfying driving experiences. My point is that big guys who scratch these cars off their list prematurely may be missing out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519143168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035454, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression test is completed. Stills and video forthcoming.\r\n\r\nFrom front to firewall reading as follows:\r\n\r\n1. 135psi\r\n2. 137psi\r\n3. 138psi\r\n4. 130psi\r\n5. 140psi\r\n6. 139psi", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519144997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035502, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two new videos have just been added to the description.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519146042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035508, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added the only video I could find on my phone of the car at speed. If you look close you can see all gauges functioning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519146153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035523, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added pics I overlooked of the car with wheels removed, good views of the suspension, rear end, brakes and hubs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519146569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035612, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression test pictures have just been added.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519149201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035821, "authorName": "mwagrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwagrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davidxk and @LLynn, I will mention that balancing those two CD175s is a far easier task than the three SUs! And as David stated, the over-the-top duct merely funnels the heat from the exhaust and not the exhaust gas itself. It always looked like an awkward/afterthought bit of engineering at the time, and that's probably exactly what it was. Think \"Carb Heat\", fellow fliers.\n\nMy SUs always seemed to gobble up dashpot oil as quickly as I could refill the dampers, and much flutter would result. Having owned a few of these cars in my misspent youth, I recall that the ROW models always seemed to be sans the duct and Strombergs... until the V-12 was introduced, and then it was a permanent goodbye to the SUs in the XKE. As I recall, ROW XJ6s did, however, hold on to two SUs, even when the ductwork appeared on the Series II cars back in 1974. I don't think I ever saw an XJ with two CD175s outside of the US.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519153586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035831, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video much more informative, a smooth and quiet ride....couldn\u2019t make out oil pressure was it 60lbs?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519153643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036095, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebrand the oil pressure gauge pegs at 60, the video shows 50psi @ 2800rpm in 4th gear. Normal temp. Battery at 14 volts. Clock at 1:44 again ???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036100, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT man, please check the video post on the cold start/warm up and the compression test. Thanks!! @nobrakes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036292, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 41250, "content": "$41,250 bid placed by Jagken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519158677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036296, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagken Way to go!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519158744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036354, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cold-start video has been added.\n\n-BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519159445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036979, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by stev0001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519173526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2037028, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @stev0001 let me know if I can answer or clarify anything about this extraordinary automobile. Feel free to private message.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519175338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037128, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nobrakes: thank you for the offer. So far I think you\u2019ve done a great job of keeping me and everyone informed of the strengths and weaknesses of the car. However, I will let you know if any specific questions arise.\r\n\r\nSteve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519179169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037235, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK guys... how about those compression test results???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519184163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037412, "authorName": "Wwoltet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwoltet/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Wwoltet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519200590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2037428, "authorName": "myboynacho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myboynacho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were those the dry or wet numbers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519202702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037461, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold and dry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519214966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037559, "authorName": "Davern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these cars. And this looks to be a nice example. Color combination is stunning. Not as hard to keep rolling as you\u2019d expect. Friend has had a few. Always wanted one. Good luck. Nice car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519220587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037565, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by Jagken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519220844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2037591, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davern thanks, someone mentioned earlier how the color changes in the light. A lot of those pics were taken in the same spot over the course of maybe 30 minutes, where the only difference was cloud cover. At the extreme it almost looks like two different cars; a real chameleon this Jag! \r\n\r\nThe BaT man ribbed me yesterday when my photo count blew past the 300 mark. The truth is I set out to thin the count but every single angle and lighting in the image was just too beautiful to delete. Carnography at its best! Enjoy...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519221369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037621, "authorName": "Davern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All of my cars are of the rarest color combination of that particular make/model/yr. it makes a difference. Had this color combo on a 250 Sr coupe. It was beautiful. Garage is full but this jag is one to consider.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519222417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037724, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My garage is full as well but there is one that I could sacrifice if I were win this auction. This is a beauty that I am sure will surpass my available budget. Can't increase that budget because the rest is for a new house we want to build - a small house with a big garage and room for a second detached garage... My wife doesn't know what kind of beast she will release once completed! With that said, I am still watching and have scheduled a \"meeting\" for the closing hour of this sale...\r\n\r\n@nobrakes - since I am egging on another bidder on another auction, how do you feel about someone jumping in this car and driving it home? Say 1500 miles...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519224734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037805, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cc63 I say you only live once. \n\nThe 73 Alfa GTV I sold here, was a fly and drive from Dallas to Miami. The buyer, a young guy I have developed a continuing friendship with. He and my friend @caymanorcarrera, another fly and drive beast, have inspired me to do the same whenever it proves possible. \n\nMost recently was in a 79 Porsche Targa from Naples Fl to Dallas. I've rolled twice between Socal and Dallas, once in an 82 Targa and another with my wife in an 87 Grand Wagoneer. Years ago me and my son drove a 92 Miata, my first ebay purchase, from Hartford CT to Dallas. I have a 83 911 coupe waiting for me in Jersey and the 90 Miata I just bought on BaT last week will be driven from Socal to my partner's location in Phoenix after attending the Porsche swap meet in LA in early March. You could say I'm kind of making a hobby out of these fly and drives LOL A great compliment to my second career as the shameless flipper.\n\nAs for this Jag, it runs very well, in fact it seems to improve the more its driven. Understandable considering how long it sat dormant. Clutch and brakes are good to go. Top fits excellent and will keep you dry and the cabin quiet. All of the instruments and exterior lights work. Tires are brand new and balanced perfectly. Car rolls and steers perfect. The stereo sucks but I keep a bluetooth speaker shuttling between all these old cars I own. And, importantly for this time of year, the heater works. \n\nSo, I say if that feisty Italian Alfa can make it then this proper British Jag can as well. \n\nYOLO baby, YOLO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519226930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2038112, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cc63: ...and I say you'd be much happier with the OTHER car! ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519235138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2038113, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by stev0001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519235157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2038237, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519238101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2038664, "authorName": "BentleyBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steering wheel anomaly. 4 drilled holes like a V12 but has a 6 cyld S 1 2 center horn button, V12 S3 which were slightly dished and smaller diameter and leather covered with a raised black plastic growler embossed horn button. The leather on this wheel crawls to far up the spokes to be Jaguar V12, I am pretty sure this is a nice aftermarket wheel, Momo? etc, that was fitted with the original horn button.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519243319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2038813, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, based on my best Carnac impersonation I have begun to peel the layers from the onion that is this e type steering wheel conundrum.\r\n\r\nThe leather wrapped four holed spoke wheel that is installed on this Jag is a Moto-Lita 15\". \r\n\r\nHanging on the wall of my man cave is a 16\" wood wheel kept as a souvenir from a decrepit pair of '69 2+2's I parted out years ago.\r\n\r\nI surmise that the 16\" was replaced with the 15\" to aid with ingress/egress.\r\n\r\nPictures to support these findings forthcoming....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519245554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2039317, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shouldn't this car be $80K yet?! Let me tell you that I will have more than that in my 1971 OTS when it rolls outta the restoration. This gem is half price my people!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519251370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2039325, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, what @michaelb said.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519251539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2039757, "authorName": "jaguarlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguarlover/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by jaguarlover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519262473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2039800, "authorName": "Irquik2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irquik2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ladies and Gentlemen, my opinion, for what it's worth. (0+/-!) For practicality, a Honda S2000 can't be beat. Beautiful, correct on all fronts, and reliable. My twisted noodle really likes early BMW M Coupes - weird and wonderful. When I think of truly outstanding design in a sports car, none, to me, beats Masda's 3rd gen FD RX 7. That is, until I see an XKE in Regency Red over Beige. How can I forget that this is the most aesthetically pleasing automobile ever built? Beats me. Deal with the steering wheel as best you can and clean up her bottom. Purity of form for intended function rarely gets better than this.\r\n\r\nBig thanks to @nobrakes for the excellent representation and being an entertaining and involved seller. I'd buy from you. Kudos to @LLynn and @davidxk for the in depth knowledge. You people are what make BaT the pleasure that it is.\r\n\r\nRegards to all.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1519264137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2039962, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 48750, "content": "$48,750 bid placed by Jagken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519271913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2039971, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steering wheel pictures have been added.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519272652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2039988, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by stev0001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519273351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040010, "authorName": "hankgiffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankgiffin/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by hankgiffin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519275409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040020, "authorName": "NeverEnoughCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughcars/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by NeverEnoughCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519276307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040032, "authorName": "hankgiffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankgiffin/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by hankgiffin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519277116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040045, "authorName": "NeverEnoughCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughcars/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by NeverEnoughCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519278101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040047, "authorName": "NeverEnoughCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beer driven bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519278141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040101, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In this case that would be a grog @wcooper, maybe a stout maroon and tan?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519285207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040196, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519306869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040212, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less than six hours remaining until this exquisite automobile finds its new owner. \n\nMy time with this car has been nothing short of breath taking. Time and again, from the day I first laid eyes on it parked among the multitudes in that warehouse, to learning from an elder British mechanic enlisted to recommission the mechanicals, to the day I took possession and loaded it on a trailer to bring it home, lingering at the gas stop to absorb the fact that this was my car. Attracting a crowd on the cul de sac upon arriving that night. They had seen plenty of cars on trailers in front of my house, but they had never seen this car. \n\nEnduring the frustration of not being able to drive it on old flat spotted tires, to pounding the hub cap loose with the brass hammer removing the wheels and getting a close up look of its underpinnings, to sourcing perhaps the cheapest set of Verdesteins in history and finding some one I trusted to mount them on those wire wheels. To at last getting behind the wheel, yes that controversial leatherette wrapped wheel, for the first shakedown at speed since its recommissioning. Top down, shoehorned in, buckled up, fired up, underway. \n\nInitially consumed with the operation and ergonomics, but as the comfort level is attained I take note of the view out over the hood and its nothing short of glorious. The sounds of the engine tell you there is more to explore. Piloting it down the road, its eyes ahead. Pushing it, it responds, touching 100mph, no drama, no sweat. The gearbox is direct and the torque flat and linear. The steering is tight and responsive, its hard to believe it can turn in the way it does on those skinny tires but it does, and of course those brakes. Wow.\n\nAs a young man driving a German sport sedan I had an unpleasant encounter with an old man in an e type. It prejudiced me to view e type people as being possessed with an arrogant attitude. Now, decades later I'm the old man sporting around in it, realizing its not the man its the man in the car. I get it now. It is virtually impossible to acknowledge everyone who's attention has been captured because this car captures everyone's attention. So its eyes ahead, giving the impression that you are superior when in reality it is not me it is the car. \n\nParked in my man cave, its shared space with other iconic and coveted automobiles including its competitors, Porsches, Ferraris, Stingrays. But there really is no competition with this car. It stands alone. Gonna miss it when its gone...\n\nGLWTA gentlemen, @nobrakes", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1519307513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040268, "authorName": "LookingForNext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lookingfornext/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by LookingForNext", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519309244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040286, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519309755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040295, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it's not easy being a shameless flipper, and having to let one of your favorite children go?\n\nIs leatherette different than vinyl?\n\nI remember playing with an XKE on an Interstate up around Lake Tahoe years ago during a Fall Colors Motoring Tour. That's when I learned how stout these things are, and how well they \"pull\" from 70 on up.\n\nOK,....here's the deal.....if it doesn't sell........ship it to Cali for the Spring Colors, and then market it in the Bay Area in late May. Boy, could we have some fun with this and an old Targa!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519310182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040395, "authorName": "SoulMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my! Was about to outbid the world on this one, but now that the steering wheel cover has been removed, it's not going to happen. (There, I finally found a way to rationalize(?) not bidding on this gorgeous, timeless work of art....).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519313099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040398, "authorName": "LookingForNext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lookingfornext/", "bidAmount": 71500, "content": "$71,500 bid placed by LookingForNext", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519313174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040400, "authorName": "max_vandenberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/max_vandenberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my dad's dream car, XKE roadster in red over tan. He even bought me a little diecast model to play with as a kid. Today happens to be his 4th year anniversary of his death, and what do i see first on the list on my BAT email? His dream car. BAT is great for many many things but today is extra special. Thanks BAT for having the greatest daily email blast on planet earth.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519313286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040401, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519313298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2040423, "authorName": "1973charger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1973charger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my dream car when I was a young lad and it looks like I still can't afford it..Damn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519313797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040491, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is getting dramatic. I\u2019m sitting here nursing this auction when a big clap of thunder is followed by the lights flickering then the power going off and of course my computer screen going blank. I\u2019m sitting in the dark now thinking WTF? It\u2019s raining cats and dogs I got 30% on my battery and three hours to go. I know it\u2019s only 10am but I\u2019m thinking I might have to go find a cozy bar somewhere I can plug my phone in and swill on a grog. Any suggestions???", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519315577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040509, "authorName": "DrewJag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nobrakes Bankhead Brewing on Main St would be the place as they have a nice selection of beers and no doubt an outlet so you can be fully charged for the final countdown.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519315997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040514, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hanging out at the bar with almost 3 hours to go - I'm sure he'll be fully charged for the final countdown. ;-P\n\nGood luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519316127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2040605, "authorName": "nobrakes (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drewscherz you know my hood bro! Their power is out too!! I'm thinking the Londoner in Rockwall may be more apropos?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519317