Davey Bee Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I have a friend that is selling an E -Type with 7000 miles from new,.... yes 7 thousand. I've seen the car and while I'm no expert, I have always been interested in old cars and can say that the condition of this car suggest that it is genuine. It has not been restored. I know that this is not the site to sell this kind of thing, but most of us are enthusiast that talk to other enthusiasts so why not pass the word on. This will not be a cheap car by any means but for the right person it would be quite a find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finmac Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 What model and whats the guide price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Don't be daft Finlay .. the traffic warden would never let you on the boat in a car like that ❗ Keep off the straight and narrow 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 It's a 1973/4 M reg V12 in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hard or soft top 🤔 R500 Mango Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Sorry I thought I'd said, soft top. Apart from the tyres (which you would expect) the top is the only part that as been replaced. It's also had every MOT and he as all the certificates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R500MATT Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 A guy I know had the same car in primrose yellow with 690 miles on the clock which had been a static display somewhere.....he sold it at the hight of the clasic car boom (1989???) for £120K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahey Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Nice - I'll start the bidding at £20k! I know it's worth a hell of a lot more than that but I can;t afford any more at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 This is one posting I wish I had never seen... I always wanted an e-type when I couldn't afford one and never got around to buying one when I could afford to do so! In what part of the country is it parked... JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 230bhp Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 YHM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 For what it's worth.... I always wanted an E Type but only drove my first one about 3 years ago, a series 1 3.8 roadster. It wasn't in good nick and the price reflected that. Having driven it for a few miles, I concluded that it was a trully appalling car and went home thoroughly disapointed!! I then started hankering after one again and knew that maybe I had just driven a bad example. After months of searching, I found a very low mileage 4.2 series 1 roadster, test drove it and completely fell in love with it!! 😬 😬 Since buying the car, I've done a lot of work on the suspension and brakes to update things. A well sorted E Type, is a trully magnificent car, the v12 is no exception. It looks like all examples are climbing in value at the moment and this one looks very good value. Don't hesitate to investigate it further if you want a fabulously viable classic!! Mike C K9 JPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper man Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I used to have a V12 soft top, and a 3,8. Despite what the snobs say, the V12 was a much better car - quite brilliant in fact. How much is your friend asking for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 So long as it's not an 'auto'. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finmac Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 A guide pricefor the car and how many owners its had would help. Has your friend had it a long time? Nifty, the guy is still there, saw him last week, he was askin g for you!! HPC with QED 450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Sorry there really is no guide price. The car will more than likely go to one of the specialise auction houses over the next few months. However I know that if he gets the right kind of offer before then, he will sale. He hasn't had it long. He is not a collector of any kind it came as part of a business deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenm Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 But what is the "right kind of offer"? More than £20k, more than £50k, ...? Project BUMBLEBEE lives on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rothwell Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 My pal still has his Dads V12 - Slightly more miles at 17,000 but one owner from new - all the extra's - red softtop. Completely original - Chrome wires - M reg also I think - Factory hardtop - Still sitting there after all these years but he'd never part with it. Dont think it's run for at least 15 years. Shame. Who needs a Helmet - Get an Affro ! Clickhere to see Car and AFFRO ! Member 6790 Superlight 0075 - K7 LYT Edited by - Dave Rothwell on 25 Jul 2006 13:31:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Bee Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 You need to view it and then if you are interested you make an offer, of what you feel it's worth to you, simple. I can tell you that it will not be a steal. This is a very nice and unusual car. I don't intend to be mean, I'm just trying to be honest. I now have photos and will email copies to anyone that is interested. When I get time I'll put them up on here. Edited by - Davey Bee on 27 Jul 2006 20:25:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 28, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted July 28, 2006 re: Dave - not run for fifteen years ☹️ What a shame. GJT Crossflow 524 my secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lardy Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 *arrowup*Thats criminal not to run such a car......real shame. I hired this Roadster for my 30th birthday for 3 days it was very, very special, Can we see the pictures Mad Friday Edited by - Lardy on 29 Jul 2006 15:16:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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