In 1961, Jaguar presented a car with a combination of aesthetics, high performance, but also an affordable price, the Jaguar E-Type (Jaguar XK-E for the North American market). It was produced until 1974 in three Series and three versions (FHC, OTS and 2+2), with a total production of 38,419 units. One car from Series I, the 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster is up for auction.
This Jaguar XKE Series I is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six engine with factory output of 265 hp (195 KW) and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque @ 4000 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. In 2020, the engine was overhauled which included replacement water pump assembly, exhaust manifolds, main rod bearings, and timing chains, valves, guides, Mahle 9.0:1-compression pistons, and installation of replacement bearings, seals, gaskets, and synchro rings in gearbox. It sits on chrome 15″ wire wheels wrapped in 185-width Michelin XVS wide-whitewall tires.
Three years ago the car was renovated and repainted in Opalescent Silver Grey. It has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a dark blue soft top with a matching boot, recessed headlights with clear covers, split chrome-finished bumpers, a louvered forward-hinged hood, triple windshield wipers, and taillights mounted above the rear bumpers. During the renovation, the windshield was replaced, the decorative parts were re-chromed, various components of the fully independent suspension were powder-coated, the shock absorbers were replaced, the brakes were overhauled, and the master cylinder, rotor and plates were replaced.
Inside, the low-back bucket seats are trimmed in dark blue leather that also covers the door panels and center console. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 87,519 miles. Additional equipment includes a sliding rear-view mirror and a Becker Europa TR radio.
The car comes with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, refurbishment photos, partial service records, car show awards, and a clean New Jersey title.
The auction ends on October 6 and the current highest bid is $140,000 USD.
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