Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car
On 2021-01-05 13:15, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I think maybe $3k or so if I recall. In like 1989 or so, I had an opportunity to get a Series 2 XKE project for $6500. I passed, but its current value would more than 6500xinflation. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car
I once did a complete mechanical restoration on a 1966 E-type coupe. Blueprinted and balanced the engine, rebuilt carbs, etc., etc. An amazing car to drive when sorted. Loads and loads of fun. The best were the V12s, but from a performance standpoint they weren’t that great, as it added a lot of weight to the front end. The 3.8 was a good engine, but repower one with the later 4.2 liter inline six and you had a serious race car. I’ll never forget the first V12 XJ we had in the shop, a 1976 silver with maroon interior. Stunningly beautiful car. I drove it home one night, and was stunned that on a road that was 30 mph, which I thought I was doing, I was actually going about 60 mph! The ride was amazing, there was no indication of speed it was so smooth. -D > On Jan 5, 2021, at 1:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I worked with a guy in like 1982 or so who had a white E-type coupe, black > interior, was in beautiful shape. Got married and the new wife didn’t think > it was appropriate so he had to sell it. I think maybe $3k or so if I recall. > Even in today’s dollars that would be what, $10-12k? I was not particularly > partial to the coupes or I might have considered it. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Insanity reigns. I think this exemplifies the top of the collector car >> market. >> >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-xke-coupe-3/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2021-01-05 >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car
I worked with a guy in like 1982 or so who had a white E-type coupe, black interior, was in beautiful shape. Got married and the new wife didn’t think it was appropriate so he had to sell it. I think maybe $3k or so if I recall. Even in today’s dollars that would be what, $10-12k? I was not particularly partial to the coupes or I might have considered it. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Insanity reigns. I think this exemplifies the top of the collector car > market. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-xke-coupe-3/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2021-01-05 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car
If you know Jags you can understand the reasoning behind the values on this one: Series 1, split bumpers, flat floor, tool kit, Heritage Trust certificate. All items of great desire if you’re looking for a car to put money into. -D (former Jag mechanic) > On Jan 5, 2021, at 1:09 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > I'll see your Jag "work needed car" and raise you one. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-bentley-r-type-3/ > > This one could keep you busy for a decade, making it perfect, and your > banker would grow pale every time he saw you. > > On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Insanity reigns. I think this exemplifies the top of the collector car >> market. >> >> >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-xke-coupe-3/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2021-01-05 >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car
I'll see your Jag "work needed car" and raise you one. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-bentley-r-type-3/ This one could keep you busy for a decade, making it perfect, and your banker would grow pale every time he saw you. On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Insanity reigns. I think this exemplifies the top of the collector car > market. > > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-xke-coupe-3/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2021-01-05 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
