This 1968 Jaguar E-Type roadster is in need of an extensive restoration, but all of the original parts except for the windshield are believed to be present. According to the seller, the car was neglected for many years and left to decay in a field until his father acquired it, adding that they’d love to restore it themselves if it wasn’t for a lack of “a fraction of the skills, money or time required for this level of project.” Find it here on eBay in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania with no reserve.

As a Series 1.5, this car would have been fitted with open headlights and a pair of Zenith-Stromberg carburetors in place of the original Series 1 triple SU configuration. However, the more aesthetically appealing slim tail lights located above the rear bumper are retained from the earlier Series 1 production. The body is surprisingly straight aside from small dents in the front fender and hood, and of course the rust.

The extensive corrosion damage is most apparent from what remains of the cockpit. Despite the rust, the monocoque structure can probably be saved, but it will definitely require the work of a marque specialist and a large check. Many of the interior parts that are pictured in the listing appear to be in slightly better cosmetic condition, but nearly every part is still going to require some degree of restoration or replacement.

The engine and front subframe are possibly the only sections of the car that appear to have been spared from the years of outdoor exposure. While the numbers-matching engine does not turn over, the cams are said to look pretty good according to the seller.

This project presents some serious challenges, but the silver lining may be the nearly complete array of original parts that are included with the sale, along with the availability of replacement parts. With the value of the best restored examples approaching $200k, the current bid price still leaves room for dreaming.