2015-11-20 09:14:12 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 11/20/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-/252177205375
Current bid US $10,000 reserve not met 1 bid 6 days left in auction. Seller tropicmg43, 55k miles.

Sellers description:
Excellent example of the Mark IV. The pictures tell the story. Older paint job, with a few baubles here and there but an overall nice appearance. Runs great, fires up on first push of starter button after applying some spark advance. Holds 40 pounds oil pressure on idle. Everything works, lights, horn and gauges. Even the side semaphore flippers (trafficators) pop out when the turn signal is turned on. Very impressive. I believe the headlight lenses are from a Rolls Royce, but I have the two cracked originals. The Windshield cranks out okay, but the seal is rough. Sunroof opens and closes nicely. The interior does not appear to be original but has had extensive work and is in excellent condition. Seats are very comfortable with back center armrest. Front seats adjustments work. Wood on doors and dash is excellent for it's age with a few cracks. Windows crank up and down. Floors are solid, underneath looks good. Frame shows no problems. I did have to recondition the front shock links, but the shocks (front and rear) are in nice operating condition. The car had been stored in a Florida garage for several years and I had to replace the fuel tank (hard to find and pricey) and clean out the lines. Also rebuilt one of the fuel pumps and cleaned and tuned the carbs. The motor was overhauled (as evidenced by new freeze plugs) by a previous owner, but I have no paperwork to show what was done. She runs down the road smoothly with all gears working properly and brakes doing a good job. I have only driven this car short distances around home, so don't know how it would perform on a long distance run. I believe one would just have to be patient. The chrome could use some attention as it is becoming pitted and lacks original luster, but it is all there. The original tool box is still nicely felted in the trunk lid, but the top piece had been replaced by a piece of plywood held down with four bolts. I have cut a new piece and purchased the felt for reinstallation of the tool box lid. I do not have the tools.

Now for the bona fides on this automobile. It comes with the original Registration booklet issued in England, paperwork showing how and when it was shipped to the USA, even the Shipper's invoice and name of the ship. An appraisal dating back to 1979 describing the cars condition at the time and work that had been performed. Ownership papers since arriving in the USA (Alabama) and many other documents regarding the genealogy of this car. This paperwork alone attracted us at the time of purchase. Several examples are in the attached photos. I also have the original air cleaner assemblies, Airconditioning/demist unit, extra hub and other parts that belong to this car. The overall condition of this sedan, coupled with the paperwork pedigree, helped me establish the reserve price. It is slightly above that for a condition three, but far less than a condition two.

2015-11-28 14:00:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/28/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-/252188465697
Car has a buy it now price of $35,000 for 6 days.

Previous auction ended at $15,750 after 7 bids.

2015-12-06 13:14:27 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/5/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-/252200396756
Car has a buy it now price of $31,000 for 6 days.

Previous listing received no offers.