Jaguar E-type 4.2Litre inline 6-cylinder 1968
Allmän beskrivning :
1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 Roadster
Chassis Number – 1E17077
Engine Number – 7E16206-9
Exterior Color – British Racing Green
Interior Color – Black leather seats with vinyl door cards, dash, & console
Engine – 4.2 Liter DOHC in-line six-cylinder engine
Transmission – 5-Speed Tremec manual
Current Miles – 94,154 miles (TMU)
Current Owner – Purchased in 2016 with 87,611 miles
General History
Beautiful body lines, unrivaled performance, and racing lineage combined at the dawn of the 1960s to make the Jaguar XKE an immediate sensation. With its beautiful design and affordable price, the E-Type grew to iconic status where it continues to be adored by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Independent front and rear suspension, disc brakes all around (inboard at the rear), and Jaguar’s legendary twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine were among the many performance features of the legendary XKE. Sales were brisk with continuous development growing in both American and European markets. In 1968, the Series I model transitioned into the Series II. These transitional cars retained some of the Series I traits while tooling developed for the Series II cars. Changes to the Series II included open headlights, wraparound rear bumpers, larger tail lights, and a larger grille with twin electric fans to aid in cooling. Cars in the transition period are regarded as Series 1.5 models combining traits of both Series I and Series II improvements.
History of this Example
According to the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate accompanying this car, this Jaguar was completed February 23, 1968. The car was finished at the factory in Dark Blue with a red interior and a blue convertible top. According to a former owner and confirmed by the service voucher booklet accompanying the car, the car was delivered to the first owner in San Francisco, CA where it was serviced up to 1969 with 10,577 miles. Though ownership is not known after the first owner, under prior ownership the car was restored including a comprehensive respray and color change to British Racing Green with black leather interior. During this time, covered headlights were fitted to the car with glass covers and chrome perimeter trim. By 2008, the car resided in Tennessee supported by service records accompanying the car. Records include recorded mileage of 74,023 mile in December 2008 when a new rear bearing, clutch master cylinder, and rebuilt alternator were installed. In 2009, with 76,817 miles, the engine and transmission were removed and a new clutch, syncro rings, gaskets, and roller bearings were installed along with turning the flywheel and replacing the pilot shaft bushing.
The next owner purchased the car and had it serviced in New York, May 2014 with 85,775 miles. Work included upgrading the transmission to a Tremec T5 5-speed using a complete conversion kit including a clutch disc, clutch cover, and throw-out bearing. Work continued in 2015 with 86,646 miles including a new brake master cylinder, new water pump, new alternator bracket, hoses, and clamps, and fluid service. The current owner purchased the car in 2016. Services in 2021 at 90,659 miles included fluids and filters, timing set, new master cylinder, replacing all coolant hoses, new thermostat, new upper and lower ball joints, two-wheel alignment, and brake fluid. Later that same year, with 93,000 miles, a modern electronic ignition distributor was installed, carburetor rebuilt and ported for vacuum, rear brake pads and calipers replaced, and an oil and filter change performed. The current owner reports that ongoing annual fluid services for 2023 and 2024 have been performed.
Current Condition
Today this Jaguar presents as an attractive and honest example which benefits from a restoration performed under prior ownership several years ago. Still presenting as a well maintained and visually pleasant example, the paint is glossy and nicely done but displays road chips on the front fascia. The headlights were modified to fit the earlier Series I covered headlights, retaining the original bumpers and grille trim. The chrome is nicely presented overall but has some hazing in areas on the rear bumper. The black canvas top is taut when installed and in very nice condition, appearing to have had only minimal use. The chrome wire wheels are in excellent condition, wearing a set of Pirelli Cinturato 185 VR15 tires. The lights and glass are in very good condition as well with nice presentation in keeping with the quality driver level condition of the car overall.
The interior is in very good to excellent condition considering the time that has passed since the restoration was completed. The leather seats, reupholstered as part of the restoration, now display a lovely soft patina. The console and dashboard upholstery are very nice, as is the black carpet, all of which appear to have been done to a high standard, now thoughtfully preserved over time. The steering wheel has the correct appearance and nicely finished aluminum spokes with a handsome center emblem and wood rim. The instruments, switches, and controls are in very nice shape as well, once again contributing to the look and feel of a driver level sports car. The owner reports that the right most toggle switch is an on/off switch for manually activating the auxiliary fan to aid in idle cooling.
The engine compartment is generally very clean and nicely detailed featuring later series engine cam covers, twin carburetors, and dual fan cooling. The matching number engine is clean and nicely detailed, while the suspension shows just mild evidence of road use. Overall, the engine and engine compartment are nicely finished and properly presented with a few improvements and upgrades including, newer style distributor, MSD ignition, modern coil, and an aluminum radiator. Consistent with the matching engine and correct chassis plate the front suspension “picture frame” is in place bearing the original matching chassis number. The undercarriage appears sound and tidy, while the overall integrity of the body seams, welded floors, and suspension components are consistent with original construction. Various suspension components appear to be original to the car as well as the correct cast alloy oil pan, independent rear suspension cradle, and inboard rear brakes.
The engine starts easily, runs smoothly on idle and makes excellent power. The desirable 5-speed transmission shifts well through all gears, with very nice brakes and suspension both on cornering and at highway speeds. The steering, brakes, and suspension all have a very good, harmonious feel, having benefited from proper care and service over the years. Well-sorted mechanically and delightful to drive, the improvements are subtle but welcomed by anyone who enjoys driving their XKE.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a great driving, honest E-Type Roadster with desirable upgrades while maintaining the character of the original. For anyone seeking a fine driving car, this Series 1.5 E-Type represents the right balance of excellence and usability, readily prepared for your ongoing motoring enjoyment.
Included with the car
This Jaguar is accompanied by an owner’s manual, dealer listing, service voucher booklet, and Jaguar branded booklet case, a tire jack and case, copper-headed knockoff mallet, a loose set of sun visors (there are no sun visors currently mounted on the car), a spare distributor, and other various spare parts.
1968 Jaguar E-type 4.2Litre inline 6-cylinder is listed till salu on ClassicDigest in California by Fantasy Junction for Ej prissatt.
Fakta i bilen
Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Jaguar Modell : E-type Modellversion : 4.2Litre inline 6-cylinder Motorvolym : 4.2 Årsmodell : 1968 Läge : Emeryville Fordon Registrering : Normal
Ej prissatt
Information om säljaren
Fantasy Junction
Fantasy Junction
+1 510 653 7555
Fantasy Junction
+1 510 653 7555
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om Jaguar
Åh, historien om Jaguar, från dess tidiga dagar som SS Cars Ltd. till sin höjdpunkt med D-typen och gatubilsevolutionen i form av den ikoniska E-typen. Det finns något alldeles brittiskt över denna berättelse, och jag ska berätta den som en brittisk journalist skulle göra.
I början:
Vår resa in i Jaguar-världen börjar på 1930-talet, när ett företag som kallades SS Cars Ltd. dök upp. Trots den olyckliga sammanträffandet av deras initialer med de stigande politiska spänningarna i Europa började de producera stilfulla och prestandainriktade bilar. SS 100, som introducerades 1936, var en symbol för elegans och hastighet och lade grunden för vad som skulle bli Jaguar.
Jaguars födelse:
När skuggan av andra världskriget närmade sig beslutade SS Cars Ltd. klokt att distansera sig från SS-initialerna. Så 1945 blev de officiellt Jaguar Cars Ltd., ett namn som snart skulle bli synonymt med brittisk lyx och prestanda.
XK-serien:
Jaguars efterkrigstid gav oss XK 120, en verklig sensation 1948. Med sin strömlinjeformade design och en kraftfull 3,4-liters raksexmoters blev den världens snabbaste seriebil. XK 120 var ritningen för det som komma skulle - Jaguar som förenade stil med hastighet på ett unikt brittiskt sätt.
D-typens dominans:
Sedan kom D-typen, en sann racinglegend. Introducerad 1954, vann den Le Mans tre gånger på 1950-talet och visade Jaguars tekniska skicklighet. Med sin innovativa monokokkonstruktion och den ikoniska fenan bak var D-typen höjdpunkten av Jaguars framgång inom motorsport.
E-typens framträdande:
Men den verkliga vändpunkten kom 1961 med introduktionen av E-typen, ofta beskriven av Enzo Ferrari som "den vackraste bilen som någonsin byggts". Dess långa motorhuv, böljande kaross och en 3,8-liters motor som levererade upphetsande prestanda gjorde den till en omedelbar klassiker. E-typen var inte bara en bil; den var ett konstverk på hjul och kunde nå 150 mph på vägen.
Gata och racingsuccé:
E-typens skönhet matchades av dess förmåga på racerbanan. De lätta E-typarna var särskilt framgångsrika i olika racingevenemang och cementerade Jaguars rykte som en kraft att räkna med inom motorsport.
Raffinemangets ålder:
När vi fördjupar oss i Jaguar-historien finner vi att 1950-talet och 1960-talet var en tid av raffinering och expansion. Tillsammans med den magnifika D-typen och den ikoniska E-typens framträdande introducerade Jaguar modeller som ytterligare befäste sitt rykte för lyx och prestanda.
MK2:
I slutet av 1950-talet presenterade Jaguar MK2, en sportig sedan som kombinerade elegans med kraft. Denna eleganta fyradörrars salong var en favorit bland bankrånare och polisen, tack vare dess exceptionella hastighet och hantering. MK2 var en symbol för Jaguars förmåga att förena sofistikering med prestanda och hade också en framgångsrik racingkarriär.
XJ6:
Hoppa fram till 1968 och Jaguar lanserade en bil som skulle definiera lyxbilar i decennier framöver - XJ6. Det var ett mästerverk i teknik och design med en jämn raksexmoters, oberoende bakre fjädring och en rymlig, vackert inredd interiör. XJ6 var en symbol för brittisk elegans och erbjöd en så smidig åktur att det kändes som om den gled över vägen. Den blev flaggskeppsmodellen för Jaguar och satte standarden för lyxbilar och visade en nivå av raffinering som imponerade på konkurrenterna.
Blandningen av klassiskt och modernt:
Medan MK2 och XJ6 representerade utvecklingen av Jaguars sedanmodeller, bibehöll de märkets engagemang för prestanda och lyx. Dessa bilar hörde inte bara hemma på racerbanan; de trivdes lika bra på de stora boulevarderna som på en avslappnad körning genom den engelska landsbygden.
Utmaningarna av förändring:
Men när 1970-talet närmade sig, ställdes Jaguar, liksom många brittiska biltillverkare, inför ekonomiska utmaningar och ägarförändringar. British Leyland-eran förde både möjligheter och svårigheter med sig när varumärket navigerade genom olika sammanslagningar och övergångar.
Ändå fortsätter arvet från MK2 och XJ6, tillsammans med D-typen och E-typen, att definiera Jaguar som en tillverkare som förenar tidlös elegans med en anda av prestanda. Dessa klassiska modeller, vare sig de körs på slingrande vägar eller står som samlarföremål, tjänar som ett vittnesbörd om Jaguars långvariga närvaro inom den automobila exklens värld.
Jaguar-historien, från dess tidiga dagar som SS Cars Ltd. till skapandet av ikoner som E-typen, MK2 och XJ6, är en resa som speglar essensen av brittisk bilkultur - en blandning av lyx, kraft och stil som fortsätter att fängsla entusiaster och samlare över hela världen.