1964 Jaguar XKE XKE Series I 3.8 OTS
Specifications | |
| Stock: | J64-155 |
|---|---|
| Current condition: | SHOW-DRIVER |
| Performance: | 3.8 Liter, 6 Cylinders, 3 SU Carburetors, 265 HP |
| Transmission: | 5 speed |
| Suspension: | Independent Front / Rear |
| Color exterior: | Black |
| Color interior: | Tan interior |
| Mileage: | 28,000 original |
| Wheels: | 72 spoke Chrome/ stainless wires, 6 |
| VIN: | 880155 |
| Engine number: | RA 3562-9 |
| Gearbox number: | EB 11688 JS |
| Other 1: | R 6929 |
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Description
(SOLD) This Jaguar has been given much care by its owner. The bonnet was repainted and the entire car was wet sanded and buffed. The engine compartment was completely detailed. Polished cam covers, Carb tops, intake manifold, etc. Chassis rails all repainted. The gear box was changed to an all synchronized later Series I transmission. The original Moss box is included. New stainless steel polished headers. Original exhaust manifolds included. Koni shocks on the front. New 6" wide chrome wires with Pirelli tires. The velocity stacks and aluminum catch can replace the perfect original air cleaner that is of course included. New original type Series I exhaust tips were just installed. The hard top is perfect. The paint is superb!
According to the owner, this is the best handling/riding E-type he has ever owned. This Jaguar comes with the Heritage Certificate.
History
The Open Two Seater (OTS) model has come more generally to be known as the Roadster. The boot lid on the Roadster model consisted of a gently curved panel with the edges turned over a cruciform pressing to add torsional stiffness. This model also had screen pillars that ere given a chrome finishers, chrome trim ran around the base of the screen as well as the top of the doors. Chrome plated door handles, three piece chrome beading around the top and sides of the tonneau panel edge in the number plate area, a ‘JAGUAR’ chrome plated script on the boot lid, and the E-type was fitted with a combined sidelight and indicator unit in a chrome plated casting. The seats were trimmed completely in leather and the cushions were removable.
1964 Jaguar XKE XKE Series I 3.8 OTS · Stock J64-155 Click photo to zoom · Drag to inspect · Escape to close
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