2002-12-19 20:42:08 | Anonymous writes:

Seen on eBay. Ad reads:

This is a Series I, 1965 XKE, VIN #1E10968, that has undergone a no expense spared ground up, nut and bolt restoration. All numbers match. Everything appears new. There is of course absolutely not a hint of rust. This is basically a new 1965 XKE. As you can see from the photos, you could eat off nearly every inch of this car. A restoration of this sort would cost upwards of 60,000 to $80,000 dollars. The interior is perfect. The engine and every other component was rebuilt. I purchased the car looking for a daily driver. After having driven the car every day I realize this car is too nice to be a regular commuter. This is a show car or weekend driver. I am not an expert on the show cars, but to my eye, the only detraction may be some paint prep issues. The paint itself is excellent but the prep has resulted in a slightly less than glass finish. (The car is bright red and the photos make it look darker than it is.) Nonetheless, this car is in better condition than many of the “Show Winners” I’ve seen at car shows here in California. Everything is in perfect or nearly perfect condition, including excellent chrome, lights, interior, gauges, top, brand spanking new wheels and tires with less than 100 miles on them. The motor runs perfect and starts instantly. It runs cool. Why bother buying a rough or average car for $20-$30,000 only to have to invest another $30-60k making it like this car when you can drive this one, now, for far less? Why buy this model? This Series I XKE is the best model to own (65-mid-67) as it has the covered headlights, 4.2 liter motor, synchro gearbox, pretty turn signals and small opening for the bonnet's mouth. Check out the December 9th issue of Time Magazine which has an article entitled "Investors Wary of stocks are taking the collector-car market for a spin." The article notes the declining stock mkt and that the collector car market is increasing at a rate of 10% a year. The article states "Hey, better to cruise in that '59 Cadillac Eldorado today than to sit on yesterday's Enron shares." Why the 65-67 XKE roadster? Because experts argue that this car is possibly the most beautiful car ever made and benefits from the improved seats, engine and transmission while retaining the original looks of the '61. This car is also a bargain when compared to its competition. Car to guess what a Ferrari Spider of a similar vintage costs? How about nearly $200k to over a million. And the XKE is cheap (by comparison) to maintain and parts are plentiful. The classic Jaguar E-Type needs no introduction. Wickedly fast, sleek, seductively beautiful in design and engineering: it is widely acknowledged as the standard by which other sports cars are judged. They credit their ancestry to the convergence of Jaguar's successful 1950's D-Type racing programs, and then the wonderful XK120, XK140, and XK150's models. When one wants to refer to the racing heritage of the car, it is an E-Type; or when relating it to the famous XK's, it is an XKE. The terms are interchangeable, and both are proper. The E-Type evolved through three generations during the course of it's production from 1961 to 1975. Termed the Series I, II, and III, each variation had it's own strengths, and weaknesses. The rewards of ownership are tremendous and include consistent "thumbs-up" gestures. E-Types are now considered to be a unique art form, and one sits on permanent display in the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York City. These distinctive cars represent not only the power to go, but also a unique tube-type frame, independent rear suspension, distinctive transmission, and inboard braking system, all of which provides excellent handling. It can run at 150 MPH, control the curves, and then power out into the straight sections of road with a characteristic, and splendid roar. This car is a Series I, which was produced between 1961, and 1967. The Series I is acknowledged as being the simplest, purest, and most desirable of the three designs. It is immediately identified by it's glass covered headlights, small front air intake cowling, triple windshield wipers, and slim marker lights, and bumpers. It has a 4.2 liter engine which holds 12 quarts of 50 weight oil, and produces in the range of 265 British, or 300 American brake horsepower. In 1970, and with the introduction of the National Highway Safety Act, and emission requirements, things changed: and not for E-type improvement. The resulting Series II, and III's have larger motors, air intakes, larger repositioned marker lights, and bumpers. However, they are acknowledged to lack the traditional fluid grace of the Series I cars.

2003-05-27 20:15:48 | Anonymous writes:

Car was also offered at:

www.classicshowcase.com/CUVehicleZoom.asp

1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster
A driver level vehicle in very good condition. This Jaguar was restored by the previous owner and includes an AM/FM radio with CD player.

Details

Good driver level
Very good condition, restored by previous owner. Alloy head, cast-iron block, overhead cam, 9:1 compression ratio, discs all round, 11in front, 10in rear, centre-lock wire wheels, all-steel body, monocoque up to front bulkhead with space sub- frame at front, covered headlights, new battery, spare tire, AM/FM with CD.

Specifications

Performance...........4.2 DOHC in-line 6 3 SU carbs
Transmission..........4 speed manual
Suspension............independent front/ rear
Wheels and tires....chrome wire
Color.....................brick red/ black
Miles....................7,591
ID Number.............VIN #1E10968

ondition: SOLD
Price: $45,000.00

2008-02-09 08:58:00 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/9/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-I-4-2-1965-Jaguar-XKE-Series-I-4-2-OTS ...
Current bid $20,200 reserve not met, 7 bids, 6 days left in auction. Car now located at Classic Showcase in Oceanside, California.

Sellers description:
Car Condition: Show / Driver Level
This matching numbers 1965 Jaguar XKE OTS is Carmen Red/Black with a Black Cloth Stay Fast Top. It is an original 9,600 mile and is probably one of the lowest mileage restored Jaguar in the world accompanied by a Heritage certificate. The car has been driven very little since the original restoration and is a great contender for Concours showings. This car features an in-dash AM/FM Blaupunkt radio. At Classic Showcase we have performed a preservation restoration to a superb original car. The body was refitted as needed, under the bonnet was cleaned and painted, the carburetor domes were polished as well as the valve covers. A complete service was performed to include changing all fluids, new porcelain manifolds were installed as well as a heat shield and hoses. All systems were serviced and brought to specifications. The seat bases were restored and the seats were outfitted with new leather as well as the center console and radio console by our upholstery department. In addition, the steering wheel was restored, the convertible top was refitted and 4 new 185/15 tires and new wire wheels were installed. The vehicle also received a complete detail inside and out. It is rare to find a 9,600 mile car in this exceptional condition, ready for the new collector to own, drive, and show.

2008-08-02 11:09:24 | pauls writes:

Car to be at RM auction Monterey, California 8/08
www.rmauctions.com/

1965 Jaguar Series I E-Type 4.2 Roadster
LOT: 454
Estimate:
$125,000-$150,000 US
Chassis No. 1E10968

2008-11-11 13:07:07 | Jerry writes:

Sold at RM Auctions at Monterey, California on August 16, 2008 as lot number 454 for $148,500 US.
www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm

RM Auctions description:
265bhp, 4,235 cc overhead valve twin cam inline six-cylinder engine, three SU carburetors, four-speed synchronized manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 96"

In developing the E-Type, William Lyons enlisted the expertise of Malcolm Sayer, a formally-trained mathematician and aerodynamicist with a passion for automobiles who complemented Lyons’ keen eye for style and sense of taste. Under the direction of Lyons, Sayer shaped what many consider to be the most beautiful automobile design ever conceived. Unveiled at Geneva in 1961, the E-Type’s sweeping lines made for an aggressive yet sensual stance while its performance abilities placed it within range of Ferrari’s GT cars, at a fraction of the price.

First outfitted with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, displacement was increased to 4.2 liters in 1964. While output remained the same at 265 horsepower, the longer-stroke engine provided a meaningful increase in torque and also acquired a much-needed fully synchronized gearbox. Four-wheel disc brakes, a fully independent suspension, and monocoque passenger compartment indicated the E-Type’s racing heritage in the D-Type and its inherent performance abilities. In many respects, the Series I 4.2 is the most desirable of the various E-Types and also benefits from the attractive covered headlights, dash-mounted toggle switches, comfortable bucket seats, and even an arm rest.

Finished in Carmen Red with a black Stay Fast top and a black interior, this matching-numbers XKE 4.2 Open Two Seater has accumulated just 9,605 miles from new – surely one of the lowest original mileages on any restored Jaguar in existence. The car is also accompanied by a Heritage Certificate of Authenticity, which documents the original color combination and further confirms that its numbers match. Having been driven very little since completion of its original restoration, it remains in excellent condition throughout and is a great contender for Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA) showings.

Additionally, the professionals at Classic Showcase in California have performed a preservation restoration to this superb original car. The body was refitted as needed, the engine compartment was cleaned and painted, and the carburetor domes were sanded and polished along with the valve covers. A complete service was performed which included the changing of all fluids and the installation of new porcelain manifolds, heat shield, and hoses. All systems were serviced and brought to proper specifications. The seat bases and steering wheel were restored and the seats, as well as the center console and radio console, were upholstered with new leather. Before receiving a complete detail both inside and out, the convertible top was refitted and four new wire wheels wrapped in new 185/15 tires were installed at all four corners. Notable features include an AM/FM Blaupunkt radio.

Many consider the 1965-1967 late Series I E-Types to be the most refined and desirable automobile of the entire E-Type production run and are therefore the best of the series to own and collect. With its covered headlights and larger 4.2-liter engine it offers peerless elegance and spirited open air motoring. Benefiting from an outstanding restoration, this particular car is surely one of the most exceptional examples extant and would make for a great concours contender. Of course, it is also very difficult to find an authentic E-Type in this condition with such low mileage.

2011-02-18 07:45:01 | Anonymous writes:

presented at RM Auctions: Amelia Island, March 12 2011 estimate $ 125.000-$ 140.000

2011-02-18 14:08:56 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction: www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm Auction description: 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster Chassis No.1E10968 Estimate:$125,000-$140,000 US To be auctioned on Saturday, March 12, 2011 - Less than 10,000 original miles - Matching numbers - Sympathetic restoration by marque experts Classic Showcase Finished in Carmen Red with a black Stay Fast top and a black interior, this matching-numbers E-Type 4.2 Open Two Seater has accumulated less than 10,000 miles from new - surely one of the lowest original mileages on any restored Jaguar in existence. Having been driven very little since completion of its original restoration, it remains in excellent condition throughout and is a great contender for Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA) showings. Approximately two years ago, the professionals at Classic Showcase in California performed a preservation restoration to this superb original car. The body was refitted as needed, the engine compartment was cleaned and painted, and the carburetor domes were sanded and polished along with the valve covers. A complete service was performed, which included the changing of all fluids and the installation of new porcelain manifolds, heat shield and hoses. The seat bases and steering wheel were restored, and the seats, as well as the center console and radio console, were upholstered with new leather. The convertible top was refitted and four new wire wheels, wrapped in new 185/15 tires, were installed at all four corners. Notable features include an AM/FM Blaupunkt radio. Many consider the 1965-1967 late Series I E-Types to be the most refined and desirable automobile of the entire E-Type production run and are therefore the best of the series to own and collect. With its covered headlights and larger 4.2-liter engine, it offers peerless elegance and spirited open-air motoring. It is certainly very difficult to find an authentic E-Type in this condition with such low mileage.

2014-07-29 21:24:19 | pauls writes:

Sold for $148,500 at Monterey auction
Sold for $121,000 at Amelia Island auction.