2016-07-22 13:19:02 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 7/22/16
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-/262536642273
Opening bid US $35,000 reserve not met no bids 4 days left in auction, buy it now price $85,000, seller 4x4peru, 65k miles.

Sellers description:
1964 Jaguar 3.8 Liter E Type Roadster. VIN 881421 A solid running and driving example of the highly desirable Series I covered headlamp E Type. Older restoration (1990) that now exhibits normal signs of usage such as minor paint chips, wear and tear, etc. The interior is very good. The body and paint is generally good along with the chrome trim. A small amount of corrosion is evident under the bumpers. The 3.8L Jaguar engine block and head numbers (9:1 compression) match but are not original to the car. The 4 speed Moss box is original to the car as indicated on the VIN identification plate and verified by the Jaguar Diamler Heritage Certificate. Extensive history file dating to mid-1980s, recent comprehensive servicing to all systems, a nicely presented and well cared for driver quality example of the 3.8 L Series I. This car is a great opportunity to acquire a covered headlamp E Type at a reasonable price to drive and enjoy as is, then bring the car to the next level in the future.

2023-10-28 06:36:49 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.motorcarclassics.com/1964-jaguar-e-type-xke-c-1155.htm

Car now in Farmingdale, New York

Seller's description:

1964 Jaguar E-Type XKE For Sale

Price: $374,900

Body Style: Roadster

Mileage: 248

VIN: 881421

Ext Color: Gray

Int Color: Red

1964 Jaguar XKE E-Type for sale! Motorcar Classics is proud to present this stunning 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster featured in Jaguar Gunmetal Grey metallic with red leather and black convertible top. The car was acquired in the US in 2016 by an international collector who was residing in Poland. The car was shipped to Poland where a restoration was planned. When it became apparent that substantial panel replacement was required, the car was shipped to the UK to be put in the hands of the marque experts at The Hudson Motor Company. Hudson makes a range of replacement panels for the XKE in house, and they source other panels from Jaguar Heritage, SNG Barratt and Martin Robey. Hudson fabricated a brand new centre section for the car, new inner and outer sills, new floor pans, cross members and strengthening panels that they had developed to create additional strength to the car. New heritage panels, including a new bonnet, door skins, trunk skin, both lower rear quarters were fitted by Hudson. They made small repairs to the door and trunk frames and local areas around the tub and bulkhead. Out of an abundance of caution, an inspection hole was cut into the bulkhead to be sure there was no hidden corrosion. The engine and picture frames, along with the bonnet support frame were all replaced with new panels from E-Type Fabs. Hudson expertly fitted the new bonnet and frames with perfect gaps. The shell was lightly blasted and painted in a temporary primer before being protected and shipped back to Poland for completion.

In Poland the car was gently media blasted to bare metal, and immediately painted in an epoxy primer. The car was then seam-sealed inside and out, something that was never done at the factory, and stone-chip protectant was applied to the underside and wheel arches before going to paint. Dynamat sound deadening was installed to the floors and other panels to reduce noise.

Hudson Motor company supplied the majority of the mechanical parts for the restoration, including a new fly-wheel, crankshaft, a fully rebuilt 4.2 synchromesh gearbox, wiring harness, pistons, valve gaskets and all other mechanical and finishing components that needed to be replaced. There are extensive receipts for everything.

A modern integrated heating and air-conditioning kit was sourced from Claytons in the UK. The Clayton kit replaces the original fan heater unit, and provides the car with a far superior heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the cabin. Aside from a simple control, the installation is discreet. To handle the load, the car was upgraded from a dynamo to a modern alternator. The kit also came with an uprated thermostatically controlled electric engine cooling fan. 

The triple SU carburettors were sent to the manufacturer in the UK to be refurbished and polished, as was the speedometer and wiper motor. 

The leather interior and roof were hand made by the skilled craftsman in Poland. They are hand-tailored for perfect fit.