1968 Jaguar-XKE Series 1.5 4.2 FHC

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Description

After receiving a lot of interest in a performance-minded E-Type, our team decided to create an example that offers an exhilarating driving experience as well as amenities that both hardcore drivers and enthusiasts alike can enjoy. Starting with a Series 1.5 FHC, we incorporated many of our most requested upgrades into this build while performing a rotisserie restoration on the car to our Show-Driver Level. We chose to backdate certain aspects to early Series I E-Type specifications, including the addition of covered glass headlights, dashboard toggle switches, and an aluminum trimmed center console.

The full list of upgrades and modifications is extensive, with some of the highlighted items being:

• Special custom bucket seats w/ headrests
• Weber carburetor conversion
• Custom Clayton A/C system
• Wilwood brake conversion
• Tremec 5-speed transmission
• 123Ignition USA electronic ignition system
• Upgraded CoolCat aluminum radiator w/ SPAL high cfm fan
• ClassicFabs headers w/ 2” stainless sport exhaust system
• RetroSound Bluetooth radio w/ 4-speaker system
• High-end Nardi 14” steering wheel

In addition to these upgrades, we have also fully lined the XKE with sound deadening material to reduce heat, sound, and vibrations. A high-torque starter was fitted to the engine to ensure smooth and quick starting. It sits on 15”x6” center-lace wire wheels, wrapped in 205/70/15 Vredestein radial tires, and wear a beautiful high-quality paint job in the Jaguar color of Opalescent Dark Green. A flash drive containing images and video of the restoration process also accompanies the vehicle. This Jaguar is great balance of performance and luxury and is sure to provide many thrills to its new owner!

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History

The E-Type Roadster presented here is an early 1968 model, it is one of the few E-Types that are today popularly known as Series I 1/2 cars as they utilize the open headlight bonnets but are otherwise are very similar to the Series I cars retaining the very favorable 4.2 liter engine. Inspiration from the D-Type is unmistakable, as the E-Type had a monocoque passenger compartment, a tube framed engine bay and a tilting hood. The XKE had four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes with the rear discs fitted next to the differential to reduce unsprung weight and, most importantly, fully independent suspension on all four wheels.