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  • 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 FHC
    Price: Inquire
    Condition: Show / Driver
    Restored by Classic Showcase
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    (J63-691)Every component has been rebuilt or replaced
    Details

    Show Driver Level Car

    Work Completed
    Mechanical: The 1963 XKE 3.8 engine was fully rebuilt which includes new pistons, bearings, seals, timing chain, oil pump, water pump, head completely rebuilt including valves, guides, keepers and seals. All machine work on the block and head was precision. A lightened flywheel was installed with a completely re-built 4.2 transmission. Rebuilt and restored Weber carburetors, clutch, all new hydraulic system. New suspension installed. Chassis and many other parts powder coated, under carriage fully rebuilt, new wire harness, gas tank restored and epoxy sealed, rebuilt high volume fuel pump, all electrical components, gauges, knobs, switches rebuilt, rescreened, all instruments rebuilt, replaced stone guards, new triplex windshield and headlight glass, new drip panels, new custom two inch stainless steel exhaust system with heat treated headers and rear end completely rebuilt with upgrades.

    Body & Interior: Body stripped to bare metal, metal finished and finished on rotisserie. We leaded in the weld marks on the fenders and removed the bumpers. Doors, bonnets and boot fit to body, epoxy sealed and painted, color sanded and buffed. We created a custom color combination for the paint and the interior. All, new rubber, seals, grommets and gaskets, trim and bright work replaced or re-plated, new leather seats using Series II seats without headrest upholstered in a Series I pattern along with carpet, vinyl panels, dash, headliner, etc. Beautiful aluminum panels on the dash, instruments and radio console.

    Performance Upgrades: Aluminum high output radiator with auxiliary fan and header tank, gear reduction starter, high output alternator, 3 Weber carburetors, machined linkage and throttle assembly in stainless steel with aluminum manifold, neoprene bushings, fully synchronized 4.2 transmission, balanced flywheel, Wilwood brakes and performance master cylinders and pedal assembly, vented disc, large calipers, adjustable shocks, solid steering mounts, solid engine mounts, Dunlop D-type wheels, rear brake bleeders, wide performance Pirelli P 4000 tires and Mallory electronic ignition.

    Specifications

    Performance 3.8 dohc in-line 6, 265 hp, 3 Weber 4S Carbs
    Transmission 4 speed
    Suspension independent front and rear
    Wheels 4 Dayton D-type wheels
    TiresPirelli P4000
    Color Titanium Gray Exterior/ Gray Interior
    MilesLess than 100 since restoration
    ID Number888691
    Engine NumberRA73212-9
    Stock Number J63-691
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