The E I almost bought

[glemon]

Sold on bring a trailer today, I posted about looking at it in 2012 (time flies) and then later about how I passed on it and my brother bought it.
He had best intentions of restoring it but as often happens life got in the way. It brought a pretty penny, I made the decision to pass and don't regret it. However, on reflection my a little sad that at these prices I will likely never own one.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-jaguar-xke-roadster/
Crazy money eh?

 

[HealeyRick]

$45k, salvage title and all that rust? Don't think you missed out by not buying it. But I hope whoever bought it brings it back to its former glory.

 

[glemon]

When I was looking at it it was much cheaper, much, much. Wasn't looking to buy it now, just marveling at the price.

 

[Geo Hahn]

I agree - the prices have gone a bit crazy. I suppose someone will spend $100,000 restoring that one and will still come out okay - but will the car ever again be used as Browns Lane intended? Or will it just be a show piece sold and resold at future auctions?

I got mine to drive and drive it I do.

 

[HealeyRick]

I think we all wonder what the future of sports car values will be, although I'm not planning on selling anytime soon and I've had them long enough so I'm unlikely to lose anything. Just saw this, though, that indicates things are cooling off: https://news.classiccars.com/porsches-ferraris-among-biggest-losers-hagerty-value-rating/

 

[Grantura_MKI]

I love it....better than a 401k.
I have a shop full of crap that make money every day...
best,
d.

 

[Brinkerhoff]

My 67 E Type has brought some much needed financial balance to my old car portfolio.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Here here!
Best,
d.

 

[Marvin Gruber]

$45k for a rough project, Wow. Since I don't drive mine that much any more, I have thought about selling but can't pull the trigger. I know I will probably never get another with todays prices.

 

[HEALEYJAG]

I agree...have a low mileage silver series III e-type that I am putting up for sale..........looking at property in Fla........tough decision but it will make me drive the healey more


Pete

 

[vickxxx]

Dang. I sold my 1968 XKE S 1.5 coupe before moving to Hawaii with matching number block for only 36K. Needed paint and interior but it was running, registered and on the road. Prices are getting out of hand.