Comments on: Parked In ’77: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Garage Find https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/ Unrestored Classic And Muscle Cars For Sale Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:41:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3 By: PRA4SNW https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374421 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:41:54 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374421 I’ll bet that “James” the owner since ’68 is really happy with this seller, who claims to have been in touch with him since he first spotted the car in his garage 15 years ago. “James” probably thought he was selling his prized possession to someone who was going to love it as much as he did.

Instead, his 15 year “friend” is flipping it.

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]]> By: Laurence https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374379 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:53:45 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374379 Brian K.: you say that cars like this “aren’t known for super longevity…”. It is easy to say that when looking at rusty old neglected cars that have been sitting in storage for decades or left outside at the mercy the elements. My ’69 E Type roadster has had five careful, mature owners who have taken really good care of it, and it is in close to new condition. The clutch has been re-done but neither the engine nor the gearbox have ever been rebuilt. Over 90 % of the paint is original (the balance carefully matched). The leather has a few mild, inevitable wrinkles but is in nice, supple presentable shape. When serviced correctly and competently, while not inflicting callous abuse on them, these cars are durable and stand the test of time. Everyone thinks I restored this fifty-four year-old E Type!

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]]> By: Big C https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374306 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:20:51 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374306 Something tells me he parked the Jag, when he truly “drove the heck” out of it. I’ll bet the engine is toast.

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]]> By: BIMMERBILL https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374271 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:28:10 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374271 In reply to Danny.

Danny,
I have to agree with you. I bought a “63 without a bonnet and a locked up engine, wires etc. for $500 in “75 with a great body. I stored it at my brother garage while I was finishing up with another car at my house. In the meantime I got transferred to Mobile and the company would only move one car so my “66 Vette coupe got the nod on that. After a while I had a number of people wanting to buy the Jag so I finally decided to sell it. I have had a lot of cars over the years but the Jag is the one I most regret selling.
Bill

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]]> By: Ike Onick https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374266 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:06:23 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374266 In reply to Old beach Guy.

That’s a good attitude! You are truly an “Old beach Guy”

Cheers!

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]]> By: Danny https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374210 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:09:18 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374210 In reply to Rank.

In the 1970’s you could by these cars for under $1000. I know because I bought several (65 ots $135, 66 ots $1000, 67 2+2 $600, 69 fhc $1800), so this car had little dollar value and if it wasn’t operating properly it makes perfect sense to park it. Besides a new SL was a thing.

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]]> By: Rank https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374189 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:43:41 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374189 Original owner? Only if he bought it when he was four years old. I’m not saying the dude in the shot hasn’t had it for a long time, but to say it has been in that particular garage for 46 years, that is a stretch. Why would you park a desirable only 13 year old car at the time? The story doesn’t add up to me. Still, a beautiful ride. Wish I could afford a restored one like it.

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]]> By: Old beach Guy https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374166 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:11:53 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374166 I’d do the mechanicals. ScotchBrite the bare spots. Prime them and enjoy. My wife’s next husband can spring for the rest after I’m pushing daisies.

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]]> By: bobhess https://barnfinds.com/twice-in-one-day-1964-jaguar-e-type/#comment-1374103 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:01:33 +0000 https://barnfinds.com/?p=649273#comment-1374103 When I see rusty spoke wheels on a car I think “what else has been neglected on this car”? Any way you look at it the words “upside down” pop into mind on this car.

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