1967 Jaguar-XKE Series 1 2+2 4.2

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Description

This 1967 Jaguar E-Type is a highly original, numbers-matching example with a remarkable two-owner history. Sold new to its first owner in France, the XKE is a rare French-delivery model featuring amber lenses, speedometer in kilometers, and other unique elements found on European E-Type examples. The owner shipped the car from France to his home in Southern California, and the 2+2 retains its factory-original color combination of Silver Blue with a Dark Blue interior, with a remarkable degree of originality throughout.

Classic Showcase acquired the E-Type after many years of storage at the original owner’s Southern California residence; The overall originality and single-ownership provenance made it a great example to acquire. The XKE’s exterior was repainted, and sits as a truly fantastic candidate for a show-driver level restoration, maintaining its authenticity and charm, and a rare opportunity to own a piece of Jaguar history with unique European specifications in an uncommonly original presentation!

Our team has recently started the restoration process to the 2+2 by first evaluating, inspecting, and photographing the car in its entirety. We are now in the process of disassembling the car before stripping to bare metal, placing it on a rotisserie where the metal will be finished, leaded, with all body parts fitted to the car as well as the chrome, primer preparation, sealer, paint, base and clear coat, finally color sanding and buffing to a beautiful Silver Blue finish.

All of the E-Type’s mechanical systems and components will be rebuilt, serviced, restored or replaced where necessary, including the engine and transmission, as well as the rear end and suspension. In addition, the engine block will be hot tanked, line bored, and magnafluxed – all of which will include all machining and calibration along with the addition of new pistons, rings and bearings, new fuel and water pump and machining the crank. Also to be installed: new valves, guides, seals, timing chain, a completely rebuilt head, restoration and rebuilding of the SU carburetors, a new clutch system, fly wheel machining, new hydraulic system, new u joints, balancing of the drive shaft, new shocks, and a rebuilt fuel pump.

All other systems such as the electrical, hydraulic, cooling and fuel systems are to be restored or replaced where needed, and the XKE will receive a new wire harness, rebuilt power brake booster, rubber, and grommets. All electrical components will have been gone through, which includes the gauges, knobs, and switches - all of which will be restored, rescreened, or replaced as needed. The car will also receive a new exhaust system, and a new battery. The gas tank will be hot tanked, painted, and epoxy sealed, and a new stock radiator is to be installed as well. All bright work will be re-plated, along with a new windshield that will be fitted and installed in our assembly area. Our master trimmer is creating and will be installing a completely new custom tailored and fit interior in the correct materials

Upon restoration, this 1967 E-Type 2+2 will be ready to be enjoyed for a multitude of uses - from campaigning at your favorite Concours events, to experiencing out on the open road, to simply collecting as an investment. Stay tuned for updates on the restoration progress of this unique European-delivery XKE!

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, with all-synchro 4-speed gearbox introduced by Jaguar in 1965, and is 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.

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