1965 Jaguar-XKE Series 1 4.2 OTS

Specifications
Stock: J65-675
Current condition: SHOW-DRIVER
Performance: 4.2 Liter 6 Cylinder 265hp engine with 3 SU Carburetors
Suspension: Independent Front and Rear
Color exterior: Red
Color interior: Black
Features: British Leyland AM-FM Stereo
Mileage: 4,523 showing
Wheels: Chrome Wire Wheels
Tires: 185/15
Vin #: 1E10675
Engine #: 7E2377-9
Gearbox #: EJ726
Other 1: Body Number: 4E1830
Description

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History

Launched in 1961 at the international motor show in Geneva, the XKE echoed the sensation of the XK-120, perhaps even more. An astonishing performance package, with amazing speed and handling, the XKE’s’ brand-new 4-wheel independent suspension system was so well conceived, it was used by Jaguar for over thirty years. The Series 1 4.2 is a very user friendly, sporty driver, and one of the most collectible of the E-Types. These are wonderful cars with a 4.2 liter engine with three SU carburetors and a fully synchronized transmission. Some of the features of this model are 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.