1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster

This 1967 Jaguar XKE is a Series I roadster that was produced on May 12, 1966, and originally distributed via Jaguar Cars of New York. The car was refurbished in 2020 before being acquired by the current owner in 2023, with work involving an overhaul of the 4.2-liter inline-six and its triple SU carburetors, the four-speed manual gearbox, suspension, and brakes. It has been repainted in metallic dark blue over red leather upholstery, and equipment includes a blue soft top, enclosed headlights, chrome 15″ wire-spoke wheels, power-assisted disc brakes, triple windshield wipers, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, and a heater. This E-Type is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in New Jersey with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate, a knock-off tool kit, a custom luggage set, a binder of photos, and a clean Montana title in the name of the owner’s LLC.

The Series I E-Types were equipped with covered headlights and taillights. Finished from the factory in Pale Primrose Yellow, the car is said to have been dissembled and stripped to bare metal with corroded body panels replaced before it was refinished with metallic dark blue Standox paint in 2020. The chrome trim and wraparound bumpers were also refreshed. Equipment includes a replacement blue soft top, enclosed headlights, a louvered clamshell hood, a driver-side mirror, triple windshield wipers, and dual exhaust outlets.

The chrome 15″ wire-spoke wheels feature two-eared knockoffs and are mounted with 185/80 Dunlop Sport Classic tires. An overhaul of the suspension involved installing GAZ shocks and replacing various components with subsequent galvanization and powder-coating performed. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors, with a rebuilt brake booster. The seller states that the brake master cylinder, brake lines, and brake pads were replaced.

Originally trimmed in black, the cabin features bucket seats upholstered in red leather along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Interior appointments include black vinyl dash trim, a sliding rearview mirror, a push-button Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, and a heater. A battery disconnection switch is installed underneath the dashboard.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Smiths 260-km/h speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, while auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage are located in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 440 miles, which is said to represent the mileage since completion of the refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown. The gauges were disassembled, cleaned, and galvanized before they were fitted with new faces.

The 4.2-liter inline-six features dual overhead camshafts and triple SU carburetors. It is said to have been overhauled in 2020 and received Mahle pistons, a fuel tank, and an aluminum radiator in addition to a replacement ignition coil, bearings, gaskets, valves, and more.

Engine number 7E9056-9 is stamped on the cylinder head and can also be seen stamped on the engine block in the gallery below. Both stamps correspond to the engine number listed on the chassis identification plate and on the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was fitted with replacement seals and bearings in 2020. A Wurth anti-corrosion coating was applied underneath the car.

The Production Record Trace Certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust lists the original color scheme, equipment, and other production information.

The custom-built color-coordinated luggage set features a plaid cloth lining. A knock-off tool kit and a binder of photos taken during the refurbishment process will also accompany the car.