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Beautiful E-type Jaguar Roadster on 2040-cars

US $67,500.00
Year:1968 Mileage:66529
Location:

Clarksville, Virginia, United States

Clarksville, Virginia, United States

This Jaguar is a nice matching-numbers driving example of a Series 1.5 Roadster.  I have owned it for about 25 years and it is time to pass it on to someone who will drive it. I no longer do mainly because it is too hard for me (and my wife) to get into/out of.

This Jaguar is a Series 1.5 of which only 2801 were built in 1967 and 1968.  The Series 1.5 retained the running lights above the bumpers like the Series 1 XKEs but did away with the glass headlight covers.  Big improvements were made to the mechanical systems including dual electrical fans to eliminate overheating problems in stop and go traffic.   Dual Stromberg carbs replaced the triple SU set-up for ease of tuning and increased reliability.  Engine displacement also went up from 3.8 liter to 4.2 liter (260 HP).  The brake system was also upgraded for increased reliability and stopping power and the transmission became an all synchromesh unit.  These mechanical improvements were carried over to the Series 2 XKEs but they were also longer, wider and heavier than the earlier E-Types.

Several years ago I had the engine redone by Donovan Jaguar in MA.  More recently  I had all the cosmetics done -- new British Racing Green paint, new leather interior, new chrome bright work, new wire wheels, new carpeting,  new top & top cover, new stereo system speakers, new California car cover and more that I can't remember.  That cost was in excess of $46,000.

Prices on these beautiful cars are going up but I have priced this one at the lower end of the market.  I have a clear Virginia title in hand along with many maintenance records, a water color painting of the car, and several Jaguar books that are included in the sale.  I will consider delivering it (by trailer) anywhere east of the Mississippi River for a negotiated price once the car is paid for.

This is a nice vintage car that will increase in value over time. If you have any questions please get in touch.

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Potential purchaser could not complete the transaction due to unexpected circumstances.  His loss is your gain! Because this beautiful automobile is now available again!  Good luck to all bidders!


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Automakers conduct driver training programs on racing circuits around the world for a variety of participants: journalists, customers, even celebrities. And at a recent session of the Jaguar Performance Driving Academy at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, the Leaping Cat marque had a couple of the Hollywood types in the paddock.
In addition to the various (evidently well-heeled) members of the public, learning how to pilot the new F-Type Coupe R on the track this time around were actors Sebastian Stan and Mena Suvari. You might recognize Stan from his roll as Bucky Barnes in the Captain America movies and Suvari from such red, white and blue favorites as American Beauty and the American Pie franchise, but both got a first-hand taste of one of Britain's finest courtesy of Jaguar.
So how did it go? Well, as one of the less-famous participants put it, it was #awesomesauce." We couldn't possibly reproduce in words her enthusiasm in person and on camera, so you'll just have to watch the video below to see for yourself.

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