2011-09-15 06:28:22 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/15/11
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROBABLY-BEST-EXAMPLE-JAGUAR-420-G-U-S-/250892997117
Current bid $5,600.50 reserve not met, 9 bids 9 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
Midnight Blue in color with a light beige leather interior, this vehicle has been virtually totally restored with multiple upgrades by its present second-owner to a level of unparalleled excellence not usually found in the older saloons. Rust and damage-free with only 70,000 miles on the clock, the following list is but a small indication of the level of care taken for this car by the present owner.

Bare metal respray 2008
Entire interior redone to include leather seats, recovered door panels, pillars, and rear deck.
New wool carpet throughout, visors recovered and vanity mirrors replaced, entire boot interior replaced.
Chrome in excellent condition
Original owner's manual, maintenance schedule, warranty in original Dealer's faux leather holder.
Most interior wood reveneered.
All new rubber throughout.
Andover three-point front seat belts installed, rear lap belts with original Jaguar logo belt buckles.
Ames stainless steel exhaust
Entire front end rebuilt with new Koni MK 10 designed shock absorbers installed front and rear.
Coopercraft four-pot brake calipers installed on front end.
Manufacturer rebuild of Marles Varamatic power steering box.
Rebuilt power brake servo and brake master cylinder replaced.
15" XJ6 Series II wheels with new Michelin tires.
Air conditioning system rebuilt, including new Sanden compressor, new front to rear high pressure hoses and fixtures, new expansion valve on evaporator; Condensors and evaporator pressure tested for leaks. System converted to R-134.
All new hoses and belts.
Radiator recored.
Carburettors rebuilt, Petronix ignition installed.
Head gasket replaced, valves adjusted, new head studs installed.
Borg Warner 8 transmission rebuilt with new torque converter
New fuel pumps installed.
New upgraded 75 amp alternator installed.
Correct 10" main headlamps, most interior and exterior bulbs replaced with halogen bulbs.
Complete original tool kit in boot, with jack assembly and window winder.
Original shop manual and parts catalogue.
Many spare parts included.

2017-02-27 15:01:33 | peder mansson writes:

This car apparently ended up in Turkey, after a New York dealer sold it, just after winning the Ebay auction.
I would like to find it and buy it.
I will pay generously to anyone involved in finding it for me....
Peder