2015-10-24 14:07:28 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 10/24/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-3-8-Litre-/331689651312
Opening bid US $10,000.00
Reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction, buy it now price $23,000. Seller j1525, 64k miles.

Sellers description:
Very original, totally rust free, California 3.8 Mk 2 Jaguar. It has been left to the family by its previous owner and now is being offered for sale. Cars like this, original, unmolested examples of rust free West Coast cars are getting increasingly harder to find. This is a very complete, matching numbers car with an extremly original interior. Even the paint looks like it could be original, I can see no signs of overspray on any chrome or rubber. If it was repainted it must have been completely disassembled and done properly. There are a lot of paint chips and some spots are a little flat but overall it looks presentable. The body is very straight and the gaps good. Doors open and close very nicely always a good sign of an original low mileage car. The chrome is astounding with a deep luster and it is very straight. The glass is the original Triplex all round and it is in good condition although the windshield has a minute amount of delaminating in the corners and a few tiny stone chips, but that is being very critical. Some of the rubber gaskets are dried up and in need of replacement. Underneath the car is pristine, floors and rocker panels straight and no sign of rust at all. In the trunk there is an original jack and mat.

The car is running and driving but it could do with having the carburetors overhauled and a good tune-up as it is difficult to start from cold. Once it is warmed up it runs decently showing good oil pressure and does not overheat. The engine is quiet and seems to have good power. The transmission is quite good for one of these cars its only fault would be shifting into top a little early with a firm shift. No slipping or flairing and it selects reverse without any issue. We recently checked the compression and all cylinders had over 130lbs. The engine has had the pypass hose blanked off but it does not seem to effect the cooling system. Recently the fuel pump was replaced with the correct SU unit and a new battery was fitted. On driving the car it is very apparent that the tyres need to be replaced as they are flat spotted from sitting. This of course causes quite a lot of vibration but the ride quality is still surprisingly good. The brakes stop the car well, nice and straight no pulling to one side or unwanted noise. The suspension feel good no knocking or banging from underneath. The rear axle is quiet.

The interior is amazing all original and in great condition for a car that is pushing 50. It retains a nice pushbutton Blaupunkt radio from the60's, it lights up when turned on but I could not get any sound from it. The wood is in very good shape, not very shinny anymore but not delaminating or showing noticeable cracks. The picnic tables have some crinkling of the varnish but even the screws and hardware are 99% correct. The front seats have circumed to the dry heat and the leather has cracked but the foams are still soft and the seats supportive. The horn works when the center is pushed, it also works when the steering wheel is pulled on when turning a corner sometimes! The upper steering column bushes need to be replaced as there is some sideways play causing this. The steering wheel is perfect and uncracked, unfortunately the chrome horn ring push is broken and missing. The green headliner is in perfect condition it looks brand new. Carpets are obviously a little worn but still remarkable condition considering. Same thing with the door panels.

Electrically it looks completely unmolested. No sign of any "improvements" or "upgrades" It has two Lucas Fogranger lights on the front that do not work ( could be bulbs) but the side lights ( front right out) headlights ( the sealed beams are mis-matched) and even the high beam warning on the dash work fine. The brake lights are on all the time - probably needs a switch. Indicators work and self cancel most of the time (steering column bushes). The wipers work correctly, both speeds and parking properly when turned off. No sign of any windshield washes although all the equipment is there. The gauges all function correctly including the speedo, tachometer, odommeter and trip. The dash lights currently do not illuminate. Also no reverse lights but the interior lights come on when any door is opened except the drivers! These electrical issues are probably something we could take care of quite inexpensively, if the buyer would like.

The heater has been bypassed and there is an ugly aftermarket mirror that is adjustable from inside that has been fitted to the drives door.

To recap this car is just a lovely example of a very original old classic, It has always been garaged and well looked after and does not look like ever having been in a serious collision or driven in any harsh conditions. The interior still even has that classic Jaguar smell. It is a sharp looking, genuinely unmolested Due to its lack of rust, straight body and originality will appreciate well if it is looked after and driven as is or it could be the basis for a stunning restoration, if you choose.

2015-11-14 18:07:24 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/14/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-3-8-Litre-/231751710107
Current bid US $10,000 reserve not met 1 bid 8 days left in auction, buy it now price $19,000.

Previous auction ended at $10,000 after 1 bid.