2003-02-08 02:15:39 | Anonymous writes:

On eBay, 2/2003. Race car. Ad reads:

"This early roadster has been ground up restored from 1981 to 1984. The goal of the rebuild was creating a street car and also the possibillity to vintage racing. This car is certified for vintage events. The removable roll bar can be easy installed in 10 minutes. Only driven 10k miles after the work and then inside stored. Features: fully synchro transmission, differential 3.77 to 1, spax shocks, heavy duty anti sway bars, racing belts."

2003-05-19 01:35:53 | Anonymous writes:

Car offered again on EBay:

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1963 Jaguar E-Type XKE Roadster Click a picture for a bigger view.
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1. Only SERIOUS bidders should bid. If you have no intentions of buying this car, DO NOT BID.

2.Due to negative experiences in the past, BIDDERS WITH A FEEDBACK RATING OF 0 SHOULD NOT BID without FIRST contacting me via E-Mail. IF YOU HAVE A RATING OF 0 AND YOU BID WITHOUT CONTACTING ME FIRST, I WILL HAVE TO REMOVE YOUR BID.

3. High bidder must contact me via phone or E-Mail within 24 hours of the auction close, or I will sell the car to someone else or re-list it.

4. Payment must be received 5 days after the auction has ended.
If you have questions, E-Mail me BEFORE you bid. I will be happy to answer them.


Very desirable early E-type with 3.8 litre engine, triple carburetors, aluminum dash trim and covered headlights. To many, the early XKE's were the purest and best performing examples.

Records show that this car was completely restored between 1980-1983 at a low mileage of 44,581 and finished in classic British Racing Green with biscuit interio.

The restoration included a complete drive train rebuilding including engine, the addition of correct Spax front and rear shocks, heavy-duty anti-sway bars, a fully synchronized transmission. The differential was rebuilt with 3.77 to 1 ratio and the chrome was replated. A high quality interior was installed.
The generator has been updated to an alternator, allowing the use of a stronger cooling fan for better engine cooling.

Over the course of the next 20 years, the car was driven sparingly, just 11,484 miles, and stored properly in a heated facility. We have known this car for the past 10 years and acquired it early 2003.

The car has been fully serviced and refurbished by our shop including the following work and parts:

4 new chrome wire wheels with new modern tires, three carburetors rebuilt, full detailing of engine compartment, brakes disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt, new brake and clutch hoses, new fluid reservoirs. All fuse holders have been bead blasted to eliminate electrical problems. Small parts in the engine compartment have all been nickel plated.

The car is a superb example of a classic Jaguar XKE and ready to be enjoyed thoroughly. It is a corrosion free, fast and tight car, without any play between engine and rear wheels - the steering is perfect as well.

This car is not only a great investment but also an absolute delight to drive and enjoy!

Priced reasonably in a rising market!

2003-06-03 20:27:56 | Anonymous writes:

Car has been "reduced" in price by $5000.00 according to the following ad:

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YEAR: 1963
CLASS: Classic / Antique
MAKE: JAGUAR
BODY STYLE: Convertible
MODEL: E TYPE
EXTERIOR COLOR: Green
PRICE: $39,950.00
INTERIOR COLOR: Tan
LOCATION: New Smyrna Beach, FL
DOORS: 2

DESCRIPTION
1963 JAGUAR E TYPE, Just $ 5000.- price reduction. And we will remove the white stripe. Engine has just been tested and has the fantastic compression of 150 even on all cylinders!! Very desirable early E-type with matching numbers, exept full synchro transmission, 3.8 litre engine, triple carburetors, aluminum dash trim and covered headlights. To many, the 1963-64 XKE's were the purest and best performing examples. Records show that this car was completely restored between 1980-1983 at a low mileage of 44581 and finished in classic British Racing Green with biscuit interior. The restoration included a complete engine rebuilding, the addition of correct Spax front and rear shocks, heavy-duty anti-sway bars, and a fully synchronized transmission. The differential was rebuilt with 3.77 to 1 ratio, the chrome was re-plated. A brand new very high quality interior was installed. The generator has been updated to an alternator, allowing the use of a stronger cooling fan. Over the course of the next 20 years, the car was driven sparingly, just 11,000 miles, and stored properly in a heated facility. In 2003 the following work and parts were added: 4 new chrome wire wheels with great tires carburetors rebuilt full detailing of engine compartment brakes disassembled and totally brought up to spec. New brake and clutch hoses were fitted, along with new fluid reservoirs. all fuse holders have been beadblasted to prevent electrical problems. The car is a superb example of a classic Jaguar XKE and ready to be enjoyed thoroughly. It is enormously fast, with a well-tuned chassis and brakes to match the engine's performance. An absolute delight to drive and enjoy. Our best driver ever.

2004-03-18 18:52:38 | Jeff Snook writes:

A recent addition to our collection. Recently repainted, a very nice #2 condition driver!

2004-07-23 18:53:27 | pauls writes:

Car was offered at BJ auction in 2003, not sold.
www.barrettjackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail.asp

Auction description:
1963 JAGUAR XKE ROADSTER
LOT #148 - RESERVE
2003 PBCCA CCA
HIGH BID OF $34,500

COLOR - GREEN
TRANS - 4 SPEED
CYLINDERS - 6
ENGINE SIZE - 3.8
HORSEPOWER - 280
VIN - 878568

Very desirable early e-type with matching numbers, 3.8 litre engine, triple carburetors, aluminum dash trim and covered headlights. To many, the 1963-64 xke's were the purest and best performing examples. Records show that this car was completely restored between 1980-1983 at a low mileage of 44,581 and finished in classic british racing green with biscuit interior. The restoration included a complete engine rebuilding, the addition of correct spax front and rear shocks, heavy-duty anti-sway bars, and a fully synchronized transmission. The differential was rebuilt with 3.77 to 1 ratio, a new bonnet and speedo were fitted, and the chrome was re-plated. A brand new very high quality interior was installed. The generator has been updated to an alternator, allowing the use of a stronger cooling fan. Over the course of the next 20 years, the car was driven sparingly, just 11,000 miles, and stored properly in a heated facility. In 2003 the following work and parts were added: 4 new chrome wire wheels with correct tires, carburetors rebuilt, full detailing of engine compartment, brakes disassembled and totally brought up to spec. New brake and clutch hoses were fitted, along with new fluid reservoirs. All fuse holders have been beadblasted to prevent electrical problems. The car is a superb example of a classic jaguar xke and ready to be enjoyed thoroughly. It is enormously fast, with a well-tuned chassis and brakes to match the engines performance.

2006-12-10 16:47:20 | Jeff Snook writes:

Purchased in September 2003. Maintained mechanically and driven regularly weather permitting.

2006-12-11 03:34:53 | Roger writes:

Jeff, that's a beautiful car you have. Condition #2 is, to me, the perfect condition to have an E-Type in.

2010-07-26 15:29:26 | Gary G writes:

In 1971-72 or thereabouts, I purchased a used convertible 1963 BRG Jaguar which was not in very good condition but still very exciting to own. I got loads of attention driving that car. Unfortunately, a minor mishap on the Verrazzano Bridge (Brooklyn to Staten Island) dashed my dreams and I junked the car (I was a foolish and naive 22 year old). It went to a junkyard near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn for $75. I had paid $1200 as memory serves and also could not afford the upkeep and the garge very well. Sigh.

2026-09-23 07:17:13 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/1963-Jaguar-XKE/ca1a9308-fd3a-435d-ae86-b71e ...

1963 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster

Chassis/VIN 878568

Mileage indicated 29,400 Miles TMU

Location Bowling Green, Ohio

Engine 3.8L Inline-Six

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission Manual

Body Style Convertible

Exterior color British Racing Green

Interior color Biscuit

Jeff Snook purchased this XKE Series I in 2003. He is the fourth owner, with the car having been originally delivered to its first owner in Alhambra, California, and its second owner performed a restoration in San Diego in 1983. The car's third owner stripped and repainted it and then prepared it for vintage racing in Colorado, though the included Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing logbook has never been filled out. By 2003, the car was in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where Bill Snook found it.

Following his purchase, the car was once again stripped and repainted in its current British Racing Green over Biscuit leather. Power comes from a triple SU-carbureted 3.8L inline-six paired with a synchronized four-speed manual gearbox from a later Jaguar, and the car features chromed wire wheels, a Becker Europa radio, and dual anti-roll bars.

This 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

Offered from the Snook’s Dream Cars Collection

Finished in a shade of British Racing Green

Biscuit leather interior

Biscuit Stayfast manual folding top and matching boot

3.8L DOHC inline-6 engine

Snychronized four-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

Chrome wire wheels

Becker Europa AM/FM radio

Independent four-wheel suspension

Four-wheel disc brakes

Monocoque body with tubular front subframe

Triple SU carburetors

Covered headlamps

Modifications

Original Moss gearbox replaced with a full-synchro later Jaguar gearbox

Rear axle upgraded with a Dana 3.77:1 ring and pinion

Alternator conversion

Front and rear sway bars installed

Servicing & Documentation

Receipts dating to 2004 are included with the sale. Some recent highlights include:

September 2024: Spark plugs, battery, and alternator replaced

December 2024: Brake and clutch fluid replaced

July 2025: Oil and filter service

November 2025: Coolant replaced

Known Imperfections

Staining on the wool carpeting

Older paint respray

Paint underneath hood shows imperfections

Ownership History

This 1963 Jaguar XKE is offered from the Snook’s Dream Cars Collection

Included Items

Owner’s Manual in a Jaguar Logo Bag

Jaguar E-Type Service Manual

XKE Workshop Manual

Jaguar Logo Tool Bag

2-Sets of Keys

Spare Tire

Show Award Plaques

The seller states, “The British Racing Green paint is in very nice condition for a 23-year-old paint job. It is very shiny with a few small defects. The steel body is straight and true with good gaps. The boot lid rubbers are stiff, and the lid sits a little proud of the body. The biscuit Stayfast convertible top and boot cover were new in 2014 and fit well. The underneath of the engine cover has been undercoated, and the paint is rough and touched up.

“The biscuit leather bucket seats were reupholstered during a previous restoration and are in good presentable condition. The vinyl door panels, kick panels, and door sills are all nice with no rip or tears. The passenger foot well carpet has been removed, and heat shield material has been installed. There is some staining on the driver side carpeting. Jaguar logo rubber floor mats cover both floors. The “dotty” aluminum dash panel and transmission cover are in good condition with some slight wear. All toggle switches are intact and in working condition. A period correct Becker Europa AM/FM radio is installed and has been refreshed and is working.

“The original 3.8L, 3-Carb, 265hp 6-cylinder XK engine had a complete rebuild in 2018 (photo/video documented) with less than 5,000 miles since. A new clutch was installed during the rebuild. It starts easily, idles well, and runs strong on the road. The later upgraded Jaguar 4-speed fully synchronized gear box shifts well. A stainless-steel exhaust system is installed and sounds great. Cold compression: #1=220; #2=210; #3=205; #4=200; #5=207; #6=200.

“The 15” 72-spoke chrome wire wheels are in great condition. The Vredestein 185HR15 Sprint Classic tires (and tubes) were new in 2018 and still have good tread with less than 5,000 miles since.”

2026-10-01 17:29:32 | John S writes:

sold Sept28. 144,450 at auction