2021-01-12 16:26:54 | Reg Vorderman writes:

I am representing the family of the owner that has passed. He has owned since 1970.

2021-04-11 13:53:37 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/e-type/2468881.html

Seller's description:

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46818

VIN #: 1E17317

Mileage: 61,980

Transmission: Manual

Condition: Good

Exterior: Sand/ Green Sand

Interior: Black

This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 ROADSTER was first delivered to Cloverleaf Motors in Decatur, Indiana, where it was sold to its first owner. The first owner had it for only 1-2 years, the vehicle has remained with the second owner from the 1970s to this point. The car was regularly serviced and refurbished at Cloverleaf and right here at Vorderman Motor Werks! The car is finished in a beige/gold color with a black soft top over a black leather interior. It is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Additional features include an AM/FM Radio, Air Conditioning, and Manual Windows. Service performed in 2021 here at Vorderman Motor Werks including a complete detail, valve cover gasket replacement, undercarriage degreased, and a multi-point inspection. This Jaguar is being offered with service records, the owner's pamphlet including the operators and service handbooks, the original maintenance vouchers, manufacturer's literature and warranty, a tool kit, and a clean title. The car was refinished to the current color from a pale blue, the imperfections in door jams are shown in the pictures provided. Exterior features include Chrome-Finished Bumpers with Guards, as well as a Dual-Exit Exhaust. This vehicle features individual bucket seats with black leather upholstery with a matching black console, carpet, door panels, and dashboard. The Wooden Steering Wheel sits ahead of the 160-mph Speedometer, a 6k-RPM Tachometer, and auxiliary gauges across the dashboard. The odometer shows just under 62k miles. Power is delivered to the Rear Wheels through a Four-Speed Manual Transmission.

Price: $79,000

2021-06-25 06:24:31 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-jaguar-xke-roadster-25/_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-06-25

Auction description:

Lot #50505

Seller: MikeB2021

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818

Chassis: 1E17317

62k Miles Shown, TMU

Numbers-Matching 4.2L Twin-Cam Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Repainted Gold

Black Leather Upholstery

15" Wire Wheels

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

Black Soft Top

Twin Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors

Owner's Manuals

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party Or Dealer: Dealer

This 1968 Jaguar XKE is a Series 1.5 roadster that was built on March 15, 1968 and reportedly acquired by the current owner in 1970. Finished in gold over a black interior, the car is powered by a numbers-matching 4.2-liter straight-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include 15″ wire wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors, a black soft top, and a push-button AM/FM radio. The valve cover gasket has been replaced and the car was detailed in preparation for the sale. This XKE is now offered on dealership consignment with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, factory literature, service records, a tool kit, and a clean Indiana title.

Series 1.5 XKEs received open headlights shared with Series II cars, but retained Series I features such as a small front grille opening, turn signals mounted above the front bumper, and taillights mounted above the split rear bumper. This example was originally finished in Light Blue and was repainted its current shade of gold in 1970. Brightwork includes chrome bumpers and fender-mounted side mirrors. Photos showing separation on the soft top as well as paint chips in the door jambs are included in the gallery.

Chrome 15″ wire wheels are secured by earless knock-off spinners and are mounted with 195-width whitewall Michelin tires. Braking is handled by discs at all four corners, and the car rides on independent suspension.

The interior is trimmed in black and features leather bucket seats and vinyl door panels. Amenities include an analog clock, a lockable glove box, and a push-button AM/FM radio.

A wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline while auxiliary gauges are stationed in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows just under 62k miles, though total mileage is unknown.

The 4.2L DOHC inline-six is equipped with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors and was factory rated at 265 horsepower and 283 lb-ft of torque. A replacement valve cover gasket was fitted in 2021.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The selling dealer notes the underbody was degreased in 2021. Engine stamping 7E16601-9 matches the Jaguar Heritage Certificate as well as the chassis tag. The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate lists a build date of March 15, 1968 along with factory colors and ID numbers.

2021-07-01 14:33:50 | Capt RD writes:

Car on BAT

Reserve NOT met

BID TO $47,500 ON 7/1/21