Equipment
Matching numbers, aluminum radiator, 5-speed Tremec transmission, stainless steel exhaust, competition exhaust, 16" cooling fan, four-piston front brake calipers, chrome wire wheels, wood-rim steering wheel, leather upholstery.
Condition
Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Spotless engine bay. Concours-quality restoration that leaves nothing to be desired but significantly upgraded for better performance and reliability.
Market commentary
The bidders clearly put great value on the utility of the modifications -- although why they didn't include A/C in the work list on an Arizona coupe is hard to fathom. This is an outlier transaction because of the modifications, but reveals a strong segment of the XKE market and, if this car's reception and price are any indication, there should be lots more shortly.