1967 Jaguar-XKE XKE Series I 4.2 OTS

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Description

(SOLD) This desirable, spectacular E-Type has gone thru a Show/Driver level restoration by Classic Showcase. Included in the restoration process the vehicle has been stripped to bare metal, placed on a rotisserie, metal finished, leaded, all body parts fitted to the car including brite work before it was replated, prepared for primer, sealer, paint, base coat, clear coat, color sanded and buffed to a lustrous finish that you see today. All mechanical systems and components have been gone through, serviced, restored or replaced as needed. The engine and transmission has been rebuilt back to factory specifications, and has gone through machining, the block was hot tanked and magnafluxed. We replaced all worn or internal components, rings, bearings, timing chains, water pump, and installed new gaskets and seals. The head was also completely dissembled and machined, and we replaced with new valves, new bearings, and new keepers in the process. All systems including the electrical, hydraulic, cooling, and fuel were restored or replaced, and the car has received new rubber, grommets and a new front wire loom. The car has received a new correct exhaust system, new battery, the gas tank has been epoxy sealed and painted, and the radiator was restored. Car has received a complete new custom tailored and fit interior in the correct materials by our upholstery department. We restored the top bows, fitted and installed a new top, as well as a boot cover. A DVD of the restoration process will accompany the vehicle. This is a fabulous example E-type with a spectacular color combination, which is ready for any Jaguar collector, or enthusiast to admire and enjoy.

History

The Series 1 4.2 is a very user friendly, sporty driver, and one of the most collectable of the E-Types.Some of the features of this model are covered headlights, toggle switches, full instrumentation with styling and a design that was way ahead of its time with center console, and arm rests. Other features of this Series 1 are its steep windshield and tail lights, which are placed above the bumper line in the rear deck. Similarly, the parking lights are above the front bumper line in the front fenders. In 1964 when the 4.2 was tested, fuel consumption was rated road reported at 22 MPG, and a top speed of 140 MPH. This specific E-type was manufactured in October of 1966 and has been a 2 owner car since new. It was originally a Northern California car and was owned by a JCNA member that was part of the San Francisco, JAG Club. The second owner was also a member of the JAG Club, a JCNA certified judge and good friends with the original owner. The second owner knew all of the history of the vehicle before he purchased the car, and even helped the original owner to replace the clutch.

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