1968 Jaguar-XKE Series 1.5 4.2 OTS

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Updated April 27, 2026: Now in the final stages of sorting and road testing following a comprehensive rotisserie restoration, this 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster is emerging as an exciting restored example! Originally delivered new to California and spending much of its life in the San Francisco and Palo Alto regions, the Jaguar provided an excellent structural foundation for the restoration that has now brought it to this advanced stage. Finished in one of our personal favorite colors, Opalescent Maroon, the body was stripped to bare metal, metal finished, leaded where appropriate, carefully fitted, primed, sealed, painted, color sanded and buffed to a show-driver level finish.

As part of the restoration, a number of tasteful performance, comfort, and aesthetic upgrades were incorporated, including the conversion from open headlights to the more desirable closed-headlamp configuration, Series 1-style instrumentation, wire wheels, and reclining leather seats trimmed in Series 1-style patterns. The engine and related mechanical systems have been rebuilt and restored, with the fuel, cooling, electrical and hydraulic systems all gone through as part of the process, while chrome and brightwork were refinished where needed. A beautifully tailored new Tan interior has also been completed in the correct materials by our in-house upholstery department.

As the final details are being sorted, this E-Type is shaping up as a beautifully restored example equally suited to spirited driving and concours display. With its desirable California history, thoughtful upgrades, and comprehensive restoration, it represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a distinctive Jaguar E-Type prepared to be enjoyed on the road or presented on the show field!

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History

The Series 1.5 E-Type Jaguar, referring specifically to the 1968 model year vehicles produced for the US and Canadian markets. With respect to right hand drive ("RHD") markets, it appears that RHD markets did not receive the Series 1.5 specification cars throughout the 1968 model year. Rather, RHD markets received a closer continuation of the Series 1, known unofficially as the Series 1.25 (essentially a Series 1 vehicle in every respect, with the exception of open headlights). Although not officially recognized as a distinct series by Jaguar, the Series 1.5 cars are unique as they contain certain features of both the Series 1 and Series 2 cars. The Series 1.5 name has therefore been broadly adopted to categorize these particular vehicles. Approximately 5,621 vehicles were produced within the chassis number range for the Series 1.5 E-Type, all of which were built between August 1967 and July 1968 (The Series 2 was then produced from August 1968).