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1966 JAGUAR XKE FHC

a Classic Showcase Show/Driver Restoration


This Opalescent Silver Blue Series 1 E-Type Fixed Head Coupe is a matching-numbers car that has just recently completed a comprehensive Show/Driver level rotisserie restoration to very high standards. This Coupe’s restoration was focused on Show competition and was built to be an excellent candidate for Concours showing. It is getting increasingly difficult to find matching-number E-types in their original color combinations so when we find such examples, we like to restore them to a higher level to not only preserve the great Heritage of E-types, but to also create a great investment for the collector.


During the restoration process it was fully disassembled, photo documented; taken to bare metal, metal-worked on a rotisserie, then finished and repainted in Opalescent Silver Blue. All of the mechanical systems were gone through and rebuilt to specification, and all brite work has been re-plated to that of a Show-level quality. All mechanical components were gone through including the electrical, cooling, fuel, and the hydraulic systems, with each brought back to factory specifications. The engine, transmission, and rear end have been completely rebuilt, along with the carburetors, starter, and alternator. The Coupe’s radiator was replaced, and its gas tank was epoxy-sealed and restored, along with the addition of a new stainless-steel exhaust system.

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The interior was trimmed in Dark Blue including a new headliner, sun visors, all the panels, and even had the leather trimmed seats done with the moquette backing. It was all custom-fit and installed by our Master Upholster. To finish off the interior we restored its original wooden steering wheel, and installed a fully functional, period-correct AM-FM radio.


With such coveted Series 1-specific features such as covered headlights, triple SU carbs, toggle switches, and comfortable seats, this example is a part of the generation of XKEs known to be one of the most classic and driveable of all early E-Types. To round out the validity of this coupe, a Heritage Certificate of Authenticity and USB drive of the restoration photos accompany the vehicle.

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