See inspection report, full photos, videos and more at
classicpromenade.com. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a
one-family for 48 years Southern California 1972 Jaguar XKE OTS
Roadster with 4-speed and 40,000 miles from new. This has to be one
of the nicest survivors extant, and is what may be an investment
grade opportunity. This is the definition of a survivor and would
surely win Preservation Class awards. Some of the paint, interior,
glass, rubber and chrome are original and in wonderfully preserved
condition with only normal patina for 48 years displayed. We love
the combination of small bumpers, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels and
the provenance of one family in Southern California. We are
re-marketing this E-Type for our client who just acquired an
important C-Type recreation. This E-Type was purchased new by David
Van Every, MD from the Jaguar dealership located in Montclair,
California. Dr. Every used the car for a few years as his daily
driver, making his two-mile commute from his home in Claremont, CA.
A few short years later, Dr. Every retired and he continued to
enjoy the E-Type for a total of 30 years. The Jaguar was then given
to his son, Scott Van Every. Scott has been the caretaker of the
Jaguar for the past 18 years, having accumulated 40,000 miles since
new. The Sable Brown livery is beautiful. Over the years much of
the paint has been touched up leaving about one-quarter of the
paint being original. There are several areas where there is normal
lacquer cracking evident which we highlight in our video
inspection. The overall presentation is stunning and, in our
opinion, this would not be a car to repaint as it is 48 years old
and still has a gorgeous luster and shine without any areas of
paint rubbed through to primer. The paint is complimented with its
all original chrome that is as-new. From the sculpted headlight
surrounds, the "small" bumpers, the wire wheels to the door
handles, the chrome on this Jaguar is in showroom condition. The
convertible top was replaced 18 years ago, but is in absolutely
excellent condition. The interior is equally stunning. The tan
leather interior is without blemishes and looks as if it were five
years old. It is soft and supple, having lived its life in Southern
California garages and regularly conditioned and kept clean. There
is some discoloration patina present in the creases of the seats
and the center armrest. The iconic dashboard is all original and
without cracks or markings. The instruments are as-new and there is
nearly no wear on any of the switches and levers. Beautiful burl
walnut veneers have been added to the center dash and console and
provide a very elegant finish to the interior. The burlwood
compliment the new replacement wood rimmed steering wheel and shift
knob. Mechanically, the 312 HP V-12 is powerful and smooth. Our
inspection shows that the smog pump has long been bypassed by
removing the drive belt. Everything works as it should. All gauges,
lights and accessories work well. Scott also had the ignition
converted to electronic ignition to provide better performance and
reliability. The E-Type presents strong oil pressure and runs at
appropriate engine temperatures. The Jaguar has recently benefitted
from an investment of about $15,000 worth of major service work
performed by one of the nations leading Jaguar engineers, Bill
Bassett at Bassetts Inc. This service work was performed over the
past two months by its owner. The Jaguar service includes a major
service, new clutch, new set of five Michelin radials, brakes, the
wood trim details and much more. This Jaguar is ready to drive
across the country of wherever your heart takes you. The Hagerty
No. 2 value is $115,500 and the provenance associated with this
example makes this an appropriate data comparison. This is a rare
opportunity to acquire an important E-Type OTS roadster. Call or
text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Jaguar is available for inspection
at our Phoenix showroom.