Equipment
3791/265hp, 4-speed, wire wheels, boot cover, leather upholstery, woodrim steering wheel, original Blaupunkt radio.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Unrestored with ancient repaint that is faded and chipped. Small but deep dent on the driver’s door. Decent brightwork. Tidy and maintained but unrestored underneath. Mostly original interior with severe cracking on the console. Dash and switchgear look good. The driver’s seat was reupholstered at some point but now is nearly as worn and aged as the original passenger’s seat. Neat car if you’re into patina, or a straightforward and complete restoration project.
Market commentary
A sound and reasonably well-maintained XKE, but not one that will appeal to most Jag fans on account of its tired and used condition. The result it brought here reflects its condition and is a fair price for both the seller and the buyer even if it is far below the aspirational pre-sale estimate. Gooding historically has done exceptionally well with unrestored barn finds but this Jag doesn't fit that definition. It's tired and used and while it is a good basis for restoration it will be an arduous and expensive process to realize its potential.