1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 ROADSTER
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 for sale in Local pick-up only
Item location: | Local pick-up only |
Make: | Jaguar |
Model: | E-Type |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Series 1.5 |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 21,300 |
VIN: | 00000000000000000 |
Color: | Green |
Engine size: | 4.2 |
Number of cylinders: | 6 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Jaguar E-Type 1968
For your consideration is this very original, solid, and well sorted 1968 Jaguar E-Type Open Top Sports (OTS), roadster, that has traveled only 21,300 miles. This E-type retains its original numbers matching 4.2L engine, matching four speed manual transmission, body panels, and British Racing Green paint color (document confirming provided). The body of this E-Type is in impressive condition, as expected for having traveled only 21k miles. It is incredibly straight. The gaps and fitment of panels are excellent. The doors open and close with ease. It is amazingly and originally solid. Rockers are super solid all around. Wheel well lips are excellent. Door jambs, trunk floor, floor boards, and etc. are impressively solid throughout. Both floors are original and excellent. The underside of this Jaguar is impressively dry and straight with what looks to be its original texture intact.The dashpad is excellent and without splits or cracks. The front side of the dash is also great, without peeling or splits. Chrome and trim throughout is very presentable. Door panels are excellent. Glove box looks practically untouched. Speaker panels are great and not oxidized. The steering wheel is nice and not cracked.
Work performed by the previous owner:
New battery and original alternator rebuilt
Entire brake system gone through, flush and bled system
One fuse box replaced due to bad fuse clips; kept the original
Fluids all drained and replaced with specific grades as required
Leather conditioned
Brake reservoir caplevel indicator (1) replaced; kept original
Check valve clearance, all good, no adjustments necessary
All front end inspected, all serviced and in good condition
Fuel tank and system cleaned, both carburetors full rebuild, needles adjusted for standard pump gas
New complete stock exhaust system
Electrical system gone through, all works well
The car has been driven 975 miles since work was performed. Whether driving in the city or on the highway it ran without a glitch. No over heating,all gauges functional and true to their readings. Drives straight and solid, and it brakes straight.Also the car received a full paint job in 1987 it's original color of BRG.The top fits well.
All glass is very good, interior is in great shape, and the rubber and seals are good original condition.
Factory seat belts are in working order. Door locks, hinges, window regulators all function as new.Clean title in my name.