History
TThe Series 1 4.2 is a very user friendly, sporty driver, and one of the most collectable of the E-Types. These are wonderful cars with a 4.2 liter engine with 3SU carburetors and a fully synchronized transmission. Some of the features of this model are covered headlights, toggle switches, full instrumentation with styling and a design that was way ahead of its time with center console, and arm rests. Other features of this Series 1 are its steep windshield and tail lights, which are placed above the bumper line in the rear deck. Similarly, the parking lights are above the front bumper line in the front fenders. In 1964 when the 4.2 was tested, fuel consumption was rated road reported at 22 MPG and a top speed of 140 MPH.
Details
Car Condition: Show Driver Level
No expense was spared in restoring this very beautiful Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 OTS. The craftsmanship is superb as well as the finish. It is Black with red interior and has chrome wire wheels. This E Type has benefitted from an extensive restoration to a very high level. During the restoration process the car was completely disassembled, striped to bar metal, fitted, repainted, color sand and buffed. New interior was custom fitted and installed, brite work was redone, mechanical systems were rebuilt or replaced as needed, all systems were attended to. New exhaust system, new battery, new wheels and tires, all new rubber, seals and hardware. The car has completed a major recent service and complete detail inside and out. This E Type that has scored 98.48 points in the San Diego Jaguar Concours in August of 2008. It was missing the tool kit, resulting in a major deduction. It is a great driver in a very special color combination. Any collector would be proud to own this E-type as well as continue to campaign this car.
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