1964 Jaguar Xke Roadster Black Biscuit 51k Mi Performance & Reliability Upgrades on 2040-cars

1964 Jaguar 3.8 XKE Roadster

Black with Biscuit Connolly Leather

Serial Number 879535

51,200 Miles

Built for High-Quality Street Use

The goal of rebuilding this 1964 E-Type Roadster was to have a usable and dependable classic XKE Jaguar.  The current owner of 7 years engaged Jaguar experts to rebuild and sort the car over the past 10,000 miles.  Finished in a rare, stunning and classic color combination, the car has beautiful paint, chrome, canvas, aluminum and leather. 

Original matching numbers body and engine as documented by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate: serial number: 879535, Body: R6289, Engine: RA2292-9. 

The following summarizes the work completed to ready the car for high-quality street use. 

ENGINE:

• Complete engine rebuild 
• Rebuilt head using OEM or better parts
• Align-bore block
• Custom forged Ross pistons
• 9:1 + compression (9.25)
• Recondition, polish and balance crank
• All new bearings
• Alloy flywheel
• New clutch
• New master clutch cylinder
• Rebuilt carburetors
• Pertronix electronic ignition
• Electronic fuel pump
• Generator fully disassembled, rebuilt and bench tested  - exceeds original specs
• Reduction gear starter motor. 
• K&N air filters
• Stainless steel exhaust
• Every component of the engine was disassembled, inspected, refurbished or replaced with OEM or better parts.

TRANSMISSION:

• Replaced original non-synchronized 4-speed gearbox with Tremec 5- speed fully synchronized gearbox
• The original gearbox is not available with the car however its location and ownership is known

COOLING SYSTEM:

• New maximum capacity radiator with 8 blade fan w/override switch which allows the driver to control its operation if desired

BRAKES:

• Wilwood front brakes and vented rotors
• Rebuilt rear calipers
• New master cylinder

REAR:

• Replace stub axle bearings & seals and reseal differential

WHEELS:

• Tires upgraded to 205/70/R15 series Bridgestone with new Dayton 6” 72 spoke wheels

INTERIOR:

• Seats upgraded to 4.2 series with Connolly leather
• New Wilton Wool carpets
• Floor boards, tunnel and fire wall covered with Dyna Mat insulation
• New vinyl dash cover, windshield pillars and console sides
• Original Blaupunkt Europa radio upgraded with modern internal components
• New custom fit tonneau cover
• Auxiliary mechanical oil pressure gauge mounted under dash

BODY, PAINT, CHROME:

• Older restoration
• Paint shows light patina 
• Excellent panel fit
• Excellent chrome

The original seats, air cleaner assembly, starter motor, front calipers, master cylinder, Michelin red stripe tires and chrome wire wheels are included with the car as well as the jack and tool roll. 

One of the many advantages of the Tremec transmission is the 5th gear which allows cruising at 80 mph the engine is only turning 2500 rpm.

The car has received recognition at local British car shows.  At the Philadelphia MG Club show, “The Brits at the Village” in Lahaska, PA it won its class.  Also, at the MG Keystone British Motor Gathering at Hellertown, PA the car won it’s class all 5 times the car was entered.

This is an opportunity to purchase a stunning, completely sorted XKE roadster in great colors.  One of the advantages of buying a vintage car that is not freshly restored is that the finishes and other components have withstood the test of time, the car has been sorted and it shows a gentle patina from light use.

Terms:

• Please call 610-704-5974 with any questions. 
• Selecting the buy-it-now price option is a binding contract and is not an "option" to buy. 
• Pre-purchase inspections are welcome and must be completed prior to executing the Buy-it-now option.
• The car is sold as-is, where-is, with all faults. No warranties are expressed or implied.
• The car is located in Chester Springs, PA which is approximately 25 miles from center city Philadelphia. The private party owner has a clear PA antique title. You will be buying the car directly from the private party owner. 
• The car can be seen by appointment. 
• The car is available for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the eBay advertisement at any time.
• The winning bidder shall send a deposit of 10% of the selling price by wire transfer or cashier's check within 48 hours of the end of the auction, and pay the balance in full within 7 days of the end of the auction.