Jaguar E Type 875305 OBL roadster - BAT auction

As a professional classic car assessor and consultant and a privat restorer. I am giving here a free evaluation of a Jaguar E Type OBL. This is Jaguar E Type VIN 875305, so the 305th of only 385 produced left hand drive (LHD), outer bonnet latch (OBL) open two seater (OTS).
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This is an example of how I am inspecting Jaguar E Type cars. Please note that I did not point out everything I have noticed as the purpose was to give a very good impression of the cars condition and status and what to expect why bidding at the BAT auction. Such things as production dates of the Lucas parts, clamps, hoses etc .... are parts that can be improved. I have pointed out a number of things which are significant for the early cars such as this one. We spent 3 hours at the car and but to really identify and document everything you would need even longer. Not many people out there are aware of all these little details and the purpose is to help others what to look out for. Of course, in a 45 minutes Video you can not cover everything.
Thanks to Jan, for sharing his time car collection with us.
I left the paint measuring in the video and in settings you can slow down the speed to follow it.
However, with that device and program I can create a printed report of every measured point.
Please get in touch with me, if you need assistance in any matter.
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[@raymondchassell4204]

This man knows his Jaguar a joy to listen and watch well done

[@e-typesportscars3168]

Thanks a lot for visiting our showroom and wonderful presentation of the car!

[@JaguarEType]

Many thanks for your feedback, such a nice collection of Jaguar cars. There is something for everyone who loves Jaguars. Stay in touch.

[@barryrudge1576]

I thought I knew my e types but this guy leaves me in the shade with his knowledge of the minute detail, I'm left in awe of his knowledge.

[@JaguarEType]

Hi Barry, many thanks for your comment. We are here to help not to impress. Thank you for watching and keep doing so.

[@jonathonmanxrusby7762]

Thank you for your excellent and informative videos; I am sure your subscriber base will grow in time. I am in process of rebuilding the first E Type I ever bought, back in 1979, sadly the company to whom I entrusted it too went bankrupt and when I got my car back many parts had sadly been stolen. I am currently collecting those parts, where possible with original - so your videos and most helpful. I wish you well both in business and with this channel; I am very impressed with your helpful content to date and thank you for your ongoing content.

[@JaguarEType]

Johnathon, many many thanks for your special feedback. I feel deeply sorry for your unfaithful experience and I can assure I know what you are talking about. It is for people like you and me I am making these videos for. To help and to encourage you that you are not alone. We are so many brilliant individuals who together would create an invincible source to fulfill our dreams. I am sure there will be a lot interesting stuff coming up. It just needs a bit of time and those who are ahead can get confirmation, there's might need to wait. I have restored cars from 61 to 66 and know all the parts by surname. A new video will be launched pretty soon. Please stay tuned and give feedback to guide me.

[@andrewthomas7129]

Once again a very good appraisal of this car - most interesting, and very professional !!! Also great camera work !!! Looking forward to next time !!!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Added to my "Essential E-Type Playlist" very well done thanks. Original bonnet is great to see!

[@JaguarEType]

Much appreciated Richard Michael, and thanks for putting it on your "Essential E-Type Playlist". Hope there will be a few more to get up there.

[@rossilake3430]

RMO and Sr trolling the XKE internet, Great! I watch all your video’s while putting the finishing touches on my XJS. I always wanted an XKE and soon may have one. This walk-through session was very informative, Tabs, grease-zirks and striker plates. That is quite a collection this Gentleman has, he’s a Driver. The camera (Camera-Woman) work is very good and steady. Thank You f͏ro͏m͏ Chicago.

[@JaguarEType]

@@rossilake3430 thank you so much, we still trying to improve and will improve. Please keep watching.

[@loicgaillandre2634]

Bravo Maikel, you always combine kindness and great honesty. To preserve all these cars, the taste for detail is essential. Thank you for your help. Loïc

[@JaguarEType]

Thank you Loic, I hope it helps you to proceed with your early OTS.

[@simon-oy6um]

Oh those E types are so iconic getting so much wanted ,72,000 made and most of them still exist ,that tells you something 😊😊😊

[@JaguarEType]

Hi @simon-oy6um, you put it in words. They are so desired that still that many cars do exists and that is also because they can be used for touring!!! and or for local pleasure. When you calculate 72.000 cars over 13 years, you arrive at 5.500 cars produced / year. The S1, what is my favorite and probably the most desired after 60 years is still running perfectly and compared with modern cars, I and many kits along the road can still identify an E Type. I prefer the E Type, which after 60 years might be even more sustainable than a modern electric car which still needs to be produced.

[@chrismalcomson7640]

I was pleased to hear you complimenting the owner on the car at the end because despite his efforts there was a long list of things to replace to make it more original and he was probably getting quite depressed about it.. Hey, if you call in an expert, what do you expect? Its great you spend the time explaining these things because there will be people out there restoring E types who will learn a lot from these video's..

[@JaguarEType]

Many thanks for your feedback. Exactly, that was my approach. Being a bit more specific rather than just saying, "Oh, what a nice car.". Should help others learn about their own cars and watch out before you are buying one. Thanks for sharing and 👍

[@johannesfederl]

Sehr viel gelernt! Vielen Dank Mr. Lemke!

[@JaguarEType]

Hallo Johannes, vielen Dank, es ist immer ein Dilemma. gibt man zuviel Informationen wird es für den einen langweilig, gibt man zu wenig könnte man denken man hätte es nicht gewußt.

[@johannesfederl]

@@JaguarEType Servus Maikel, ich habe alle deine KZbin Videos angesehen - ich fand sie alle sehr informativ (…und wer keine Geduld hat kann ja vorspulen…). Danke das Du so „genau“ bist - finde ich klasse!

[@joemorgan636]

I have Original 2 bonnet lovers my dad cut out off his old bonnet which 65 series 1 4.2 Roadster also got to Original headlamp glass and Steering wheel up in loft must be up their 35 years for sure

[@007juerg]

Top interessantes Video! Fachlich wirklich profund. Danke Maikel!!!

[@JaguarEType]

Danke für das Lob, ist auch immer wieder interessant zu sehen was die Leute so machen :-) wird nie langweilig. DANKE für Abonnieren, Liken und weitersagen

[@scottstrails9369]

Great appraisal,my OBL car chassis 875339 will be for sale next month in UK

[@JaguarEType]

Good day, nice to hear from you. Is it still a LHD or converted to RHD (as for sale in UK)? Auction or at a dealer ? Any pictures or documentation anywhere. Not for me but maybe for someone else.

[@scottstrails9369]

LHD restored car

[@CrustyRestorations]

​@scottstrails9369 hi, I'm looking at converting lhd to rid, did you convert or leave as lhd? May I ask, rough ball park I'd you sold it, for how much.. rgds

[@kurtbrueske]

Danke sehr Herr Lemke

[@JaguarEType]

Hallo Herr Brueske, ist mir ein Vergnügen. Sie melden sich wenn was ist.

[@russcooke5671]

If I ever get to buy an E Type I will ask you to appraise if for me. You have missed nothing. Tiny little things that most people would miss you have picked up on. Well done To me the car looks perfect you have found many faults. I would feel very disheartened now. But they are very minor. It’s still a very very beautiful car.

[@porscha901]

Jaguar Drivers club once you have it

[@dannylee778]

Very through and interesting video thanks Michael

[@JaguarEType]

Many thanks, the purpose is, as always, to get you guys more familiar with these cars. Keep watching

[@craigmountain5100]

wow, you know your stuff.

[@carsandstuff365]

Wish bones should be black on a obL not silver like post OBL cars

[@JaguarEType]

Good day @carsandstuff365, many thanks for your feedback, there are several other things that are not right, but it would take too long naming and explaining them. But you are perfectly right.

[@jeffreybezzina3963]

hello sir VERY well done for the fantastic educational video on the etype . I do own a jaguar etype 1961 flat floor NOT obl. I would appreciate if you send me links to other video YOU inspect on etype. I am on malta Europe. thank you

[@JaguarEType]

Hello Jeffrey, many thanks for yours feedback. My other inspections are usually private orders hence not for public. This time I made it to support the BAT community. You find other interesting things in my other videos or my website www.etypes1.com where I am also documenting the restoration of my FHC no. 885066 from early October 61. And that is VERY original and perfect.

[@jeffreybezzina3963]

@@JaguarEType hello 👋 thank you I will follow you . Jeffery

[@franklupker9293]

Nice video Maikel, but how much is this car, then.

[@JaguarEType]

Hello @franklupker9293, the car was offered on BAT in early 2022 and reached an offer of 205 k USD, reserve not met but I believe it was 295 k. About the same time a 65 OTS sold for 215 k and a 67 OTS sold for 205 k USD.

[@franklupker9293]

Danke Maikel fur ihnen Nachricht, das ist viel geld fur die Jaguar e type, ich habe fur viele jahren ein project und verkaufen in Holland ist schwierig . Grusse Frank. Likes your videos!@@JaguarEType

[@perrydear]

wouldn't have left it with such an empty gas tank...

[@JaguarEType]

I think that is because it is for sale.

[@dufus7396]

Who is O B L.....?

[@JaguarEType]

OUTER BONNET LATCH (LOCK)