2024-01-23 23:17:47 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.hemmings.com/auction/1963-jaguar-e-type-sweetwater-tn-908757

Seller's description:

Vehicle Location Sweetwater, Tennessee

VIN 878251

Odometer 38,607

Engine 3.8-liter DOHC inline-six

Transmission Manual

Exterior Color Opalescent Dark Green

Interior Beige leather and vinyl

Seller Private

This 1963 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Open Two-Seater (Jaguar’s official name for the convertible) was reportedly purchased by the seller from a Pennsylvania dealer in 2008. The car was acquired in a mostly disassembled state, but with the bodywork already done. The seller indicates a rebuilt engine; all-new paint; most chrome new or replated; and the interior redone with seats enhanced for a different style. The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate verifies the car’s original engine and colors. 

POWERTRAIN

The 3.8-liter DOHC inline-six used three SU carburetors and was rated at 265 horsepower by the manufacturer when new. The seller says the engine has been rebuilt and now has about 5 miles of running behind it. Added upgrades include porcelain-coated exhaust manifolds and an aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan. The water pump is also rebuilt, and the car has a new stainless-steel exhaust system, the seller states. “The car starts immediately with no smoke, and there are no leaks or weeps,” he notes. He indicates “frequent minor issues with the electrical system.” The Moss four-speed manual transmission with a synchronized first gear is said to shift “normally for a 3.8-liter E-type.”

EXTERIOR

As noted, the seller says the metal work had already been done when he purchased the Jaguar in 2008. He says there is “no rust” and that the E-type has “an excellent paint job done in spring 2023, when the car was completely dismantled except for the frame.” He is not aware of any swirls or body blemishes in the Opalescent Dark Green finish. All chrome is either new or replated, except for a few original parts that easily regained their shine with some elbow grease, the seller explains. The convertible soft top is brand new with no leaks, he says, and he is unaware of any cracks in the glass or leaks in the new seals. All lighting is said to work.

INTERIOR

According to the seller, the car’s carpet is new, and the interior trim is intact. He says the beige bucket seats are new and feature a combination of leather and vinyl that gives a different look than the original seats. The heat works, and gauges are believed to function accurately. The seller states that the original wood-rimmed steering wheel was refurbished.

CHASSIS

Four-wheel independent suspension featured dual coilover shock units per side at the rear, a design Jaguar would use on various models into the early 1990s. The seller says that the Jaguar’s suspension was recently greased, and it has all-new rear-end rubber mounts. The 185VR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires show 2021 DOT date codes. The wire-spoke wheels with knock-off hubs are indicated as new. The steering has no play, the seller says. He reports new brake cylinders and lines and says there are currently no issues with the four-wheel disc brakes. 

DOCUMENTATION

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Tennessee title in his name. Presented as “rust-free and restored,” this 1963 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Open Two-Seater is considered by the model’s adherents to be the purest form of the car. Its iconic design, combined with the just-right blend of wild spirit and civility, made the car a sports car legend.

2024-09-10 01:56:22 | Daniel writes:

Car offered at :

www.hemmings.com/auction/1963-jaguar-e-type-sweetwater-tn-954630

Asking price : $175.000

Seller's description :

This is a 1963 E-type Roadster. It has been restored to what we consider a high end driver but you can show it if you so desire. It is painted according to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate that comes with this car.The color is opalescent dark green (beautiful color). This car was manufactured on September 25, 1962 dispatched on October 22, 1962 to Jaguar Cars, New York and sold in 1963. Hence the year model on the title. At this point we lose history until a collector in Maryland bought it. He sold it to a man in Pennsylvania who, in turn, sold it to Bear Auto in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. Restoration had already begun but the car was completely disassembled when I bought it from Bear Auto. We finished the restoration - see photos. In short, the car has a new paint job, engine rebuilt, all upholstery new with leather and vinyl seats. Chrome is all new or replated except for a few parts that were in very good shape and original. Has an aluminum radiator and better than original fan (original fan and motor are available, if desired). Has porcelain exhaust manifolds and new headers, mufflers and resonators. New water pump, new submersible fuel pump and fuel sender. Has new tires, new Dayton Wheels and new knock-offs. Brand new soft top from Robbins. Comes with original E-type jack and spare tire. I also have the original I.D. tag, if the buyer wants it. Also new master brake and clutch cylinders and refurbished slave cylinders. Most importantly, it starts immediately and runs perfectly.

2026-02-10 07:20:24 | pauls writes:

Car returns to Hemmings:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1963-jaguar-e-type-deal-nj-2923639

Seller's description:

1963 Jaguar E-Type (XKE) Convertible

ASKING PRICE $165,000

Seller Carway

Asking price : $175.000

Vehicle Location Deal, New Jersey 07723

Condition Excellent

VIN # 878251

Mileage 38,900

Engine 3.8 Straight 6

Transmission Manual

Body Style Convertible

Exterior Color British Racing Green

Interior Tan

Numbers-matching Series I roadster finished in classic British Racing Green over tan. Fully serviced, beautifully sorted, and ready to drive anywhere. Strong mechanics, clean presentation, and all the iconic early-E styling. A standout example for someone who wants a proper driver with a pedigree.

This car is a numbers-matching example, presented with the Jaguar Heritage Certificate.

2026-05-21 10:10:39 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-jaguar-e-type-series-1-roadster-4/

Auction description:

Seller: Harbormotorcars

Location: Deal, New Jersey 07723

Chassis: 878251

39k Miles Shown

3.8-Liter Inline-Six

Triple SU Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Limited-Slip Differential

Repainted Opalescent Dark Green

Beige Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

Covered Headlights

Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel

Aluminum Radiator w/Electric Fan

Stainless-Steel Exhaust System

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #244879

This 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster was acquired by the prior owner circa 2008 as a disassembled project that had gone through body and paint work. The car underwent an interior re-trim as well as an engine rebuild and other mechanical work as part of a multi-year refurbishment completed in 2022 before being acquired out of Tennessee by the current owner in 2024 and relocated to New York. It is noted to have subsequently received over $14k in additional service at Briarcliff Classic & Imported that included servicing the four-wheel disc brakes, retrofitting an alternator, replacing the water pump, and more as detailed below. Finished in Opalescent Dark Green with a black soft top over beige upholstery, the roadster is powered by a 3.8-liter inline-six fitted with triple SU carburetors and mated to a Moss four-speed manual transmission linked with a limited-slip differential. It rides on 15″ knock-off wire wheels and also has enclosed headlights and a wood-rimmed steering wheel as well as an aluminum radiator and a stainless-steel exhaust system. This XKE Series I roadster is now offered on dealer consignment in Deal, New Jersey, with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, recent service records, a car cover, and transferable New York State registration.

The car left the factory finished in Opalescent Dark Green and was repainted as part of the aforementioned refurbishment. A black Robbins soft top was also installed at that time along with replacement window seals. A louvered clamshell hood, enclosed headlights, triple windshield wipers, and wraparound chrome bumpers are further details. The selling dealer notes paint peeling near the heater hood vent. Approximately 33 miles are said to have been added since the majority of the provided photos were taken in November 2025.

The 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with 185-width Vredestien Sprint Classic tires, while braking is handled by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors. Brake work under current ownership has involved replacing the master cylinder, repairing the brake lines, and rebuilding the rear calipers.

Re-trimmed as part of the aforementioned refurbishment, the cabin features bucket seats trimmed in beige upholstery along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. The black vinyl–trimmed dash is accompanied by textured aluminum trim on the center stack and console. Further appointments include a heater, a sliding rearview mirror, and sun visors.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel was refurbished circa 2022. It frames a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, while auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage are located in the center of the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 39k miles, less than 1k of which were added under current ownership. The selling dealer states that total mileage is unknown.

The 3.8-liter inline-six featured triple SU carburetors from the factory and was rated at 265 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The engine was rebuilt as part of the aforementioned refurbishment, and additional work as part of the process included adding a stainless-steel exhaust system as well as an aluminum radiator with an electric fan in addition to replacing the water and fuel pumps. The selling dealer notes that work under current ownership has involved retrofitting an alternator in place of the factory generator setup as well as replacing the water pump, ignition harness, spark plugs, and radiator hoses.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Moss four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates.