Vehicle Description
1965 Jaguar XKE Series I Fixed Head Coupe
4.2-liter engine, 4-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes.
Fully restored with no expense spared. Rare to find a Series I
covered head light coupe in this condition. Excellent overall
condition. Numbers matching. Super straight, dry and rust free!
Excellent panel fit and gaps. Finished in British Racing Green the
paint is stunning, along with the chrome and brightwork which is in
excellent condition. The interior is immaculate! This XKE drives
fantastic with plenty of power and idles extremely smooth. The
steering is tight and the brakes are responsive. Complete with
receipts; knock off hammer, tools, spare wheel/tire, and jack.
History
The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American
market, is a British sports car that was manufactured by Jaguar
Cars Ltd between 1961 to 1975. Its combination of beauty, high
performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an
icon of the motoring world. The E-Type's 150 mph (241 km/h) top
speed, sub-7-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration, monocoque
construction, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and
independent front and rear suspension distinguished the car and
spurred industry-wide changes. The E-Type was based on Jaguar's
D-Type racing car, which had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three
consecutive years beginning 1955, and employed a racing design with
both the body tub and engine bolted directly to the frame.
On its release in March 1961, Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type "the
most beautiful car ever made". In 2004, Sports Car International
magazine placed the E-Type at number one on their list of Top
Sports Cars of the 1960s. In March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked
first in The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's "100 most
beautiful cars" of all time. Outside automotive circles, the E-type
has, with prominent placement in Austin Powers films (claim to fame
European Collectibles sold the Shaguar to the movie studios and did
the restoration including the union jack flag paint job) and the
television series Mad Men, become cemented as an icon of its
era.
The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March
1961. The domestic market launch came four months later in July
1961. The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted
3.8-litre six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. Earlier
built cars utilized external bonnet latches which required a tool
to open and had a flat floor design. These cars are rare and more
valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg
room and the twin bonnet latches moved to inside the car. The
3.8-litre engine was increased to 4.2 liters in October 1964.
Automotive journalists consistently ranked the Jaguar E-Type
roadster as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. We couldn't
agree more. In fact, that seems to be the consensus with everyone.
People are just drawn to E-types.