1968 Xke Coupe Series 1.5 Vintage Racer Gunmetal/burgundy Black Numbers Match on 2040-cars
Merced, California, United States
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For auction is a 1968 Jaguar E-Type coupe. Runs well. Does not overheat. No smoke. Shifts well. Numbers match. Clear title. Our family has owned it since 2006, during which time it has had various maintenance. Purchased not-running. My dad worked on it along with an old certified Jaguar mechanic who lives in town. As 1968 was the only year with gaps in the cam timing chain gears, they believe the car stopped running years ago because it skipped a gear which caused the engine to halt. The cam timing chain gears were replaced with gapless gears. When they opened the motor, it looked very clean and shiny inside. Since then, it has had a tune-up (points, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser), a rebuilt radiator, heater hoses, fan belt, rebuilt upper brake master cylinder and system bleed, brake pads, rebuilt clutch hydraulics (master, servo, slave, hoses, some pipes) and system bleed, new thermostat, rebuilt (but not re-bushed–didn’t need it) carbs, new oil pan and valve cover gaskets, and rebuilt fuel pump. The wheel bearings were greased. Rear end differential oil was drained and replaced. The fuel tank was also drained and flushed. The freeze plugs were replaced as needed. It had a valve adjustment; the valves are set at .006 and .008. Parts receipts for much of the above will come with the car. There is some rust in the floorpans. It will need front end stabilizer bushings. Will need exhaust flex pipes. Tires hold air but are very old. Seats are good. Headliner is there but old. Most of the electrics work, but it needs a few dash switches. I know its history back to about the late ‘70s.There are badges on the glovebox lid to denote it participated in the Hillsborough and El Palo Alto concours events, 1978 and ’79. The owners before us bought it from Fantasy Junction sometime shortly after this, at which time it had already been painted its gunmetal color. It was originally a burgundy—I believe Regency Red. When we bought it, the car had been sitting in storage. The last registration sticker on the plate at that time was from 1982. (Please note, the personalized plate does not come with the car, since it is no longer valid.) The car's logbook begins 5/1976 at 00098 miles, and ends 3/1979 at 7650 miles. It looks to have been raced in the past (pre-1980s), as it had a few additions. There is a fire extinguisher system, an electrical cut-off switch, 4-point seat belts, a rear windshield wiper, and brightwork that was removed but will come with the car. There are also badges from E-Jag, the Eastern Jaguar Group. We’ll be happy to answer any questions and are available to show the car. There is no Buy It Now; we’d like to let the auction run it’s course. |
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