Vehicle Description
1962 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster, a MATCHING NUMBERS CAR, was
completed in February 1962 and acquired by the former owner in
1980. A refurbishment in 1987 included rebuilding the 3.8-liter
inline-six, four-speed manual transmission, and drivetrain
components as well as repainting the car in blue and re-trimming
the dark blue leather interior. Equipment includes triple SU
carburetors, rack-and-pinion steering, a limited-slip differential,
four-wheel disc brakes, a blue soft top, and 15? wire wheels.
Service in 2022 included overhauling the fuel system and replacing
the steering column bushing and battery. This XKE is now offered by
the seller with service records, manufacturer's literature, a
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, and a tool kit, and a
clean South Carolina title. The car left the factory finished in
black and was repainted its current shade of Opalescent blue in
1987. Details include a blue soft top, a louvered clamshell hood,
covered headlights, dual center-exit exhaust outlets, and
wrap-around chrome bumpers with over riders and front and rear
grille guards. Paint chips are shown in the gallery below.
Chrome-finished 15? knock-off wire wheels are mounted with 195/75
Michelin XA4 Radial X tires. Braking is handled by servo-assisted
four-wheel discs. The steering column bushing was replaced in
November 2022. The cockpit features bucket seats that were
retrimmed in blue leather during the refurbishment along with the
dashboard, door panels, and shift boot. Appointments include
color-coordinated carpeting, an aluminum-trimmed center stack and
console, an open glovebox, and lap belts. The wood-rimmed steering
wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer
and a 6k-rpm tachometer, both of which were repaired in 1989. The
clock needs repaired. Auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, coolant
temperature, fuel level, and amperage are mounted in the center
stack. The five-digit odometer shows 11k miles. True mileage is
unknown.
