Vehicle Description
1963 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster How do yo spell sexy with three
letters? The answer is XKE. When the E Type Jaguar was launched in
March 1961 at the Geneva Motor show it attracted the attention of
the whole world like no other car ever had ever done before. With
its stunning sleek bodywork, ground breaking performance &
impressive handling it astonished all. Could a car like this really
be available for nearly half the price of Aston Martins DB4?
Jaguar's founder William Lyons, had with his designer &
aerodynamicist Malcom Sayer, and engineering director William
Heynes, created what was to become the greatest motoring legend of
all time. And here is your opportunity to enjoy an outstanding
rendering of that legend today. This example is is fitted with the
original 3.8 liter version of the well proven 266 horse 6 cylinder
double overhead camshaft XK engine, and is driven through a four
speed manual Moss gearbox. The Series 1 E-Type was equipped with
covered headlights and small taillights mounted above slim rear
bumpers with independent suspension all round. The rear suspension
features twin coil spring and damper units on either side along
with the differential and inboard rear brake assemblies, mounted in
a cradle that was attached to the cars shell via insulated rubber
bushes and stabilized by sturdy radius arms. Inside this fine car
you will find Black leather seats and fully comprehensive
instrumentation that is beautifully laid out on the sports black
and aluminum dashboard, with an odometer reading of less than 33k
miles. This is all complimented by a wood rim sports steering wheel
to guide Jaguars responsive rack & pinion steering. The first road
tests further helped to promote the E Type's virtues, with a top
speed of 131mph being attained along with standing quarter mile and
0 - 60mph times of 15 seconds & 6.7 seconds respectively. The E
type maintained Jaguars very respectable reputation in motor sport
and as manufacturer of quality performance cars. Features Finished
in correct and original Carmen Red originally was Opalescent Silver
Blue 160 MPH Speedometer with 32k miles on the odometer � Numbers
matching 266 HP 3.8 liter V6 with dual overhead cams Full dual
exhaust system with that undeniable British note and chrome rear
tips � Fully Synchronized 4 speed gear box Three Spoke Wood
Steering Wheel Correct Shifter with excellent Boot and wooden shift
knob � � Crisp and tight handling with Rack and Pinion Steering � �
Hydraulic Brakes front and rear Disc � Factory Chrome Wire Wheels
with Center bolting hubs � Nearly new blackwall 185SR15 Radial
Tires Aftermarket AM/FM radio in the dash Drivers Outside rearview
and Interior Mirror Black Leather Bucket Seat Interior Excellent
Bumpers and chrome throughout The door panels and interior are in
nearly new condition In Dash Tach with full Factory Instrumentation
Tachometer,Rear Disc Brakes,Rallye Steering Wheel,Padded Sun Visors
& Dash,Leather Seating,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Front Disc
Brakes,Chrome Wheels,Bucket Seats,4 Wheel Disc Brakes