For Sale: 1964 Jaguar XKE in Costa Mesa, California

1964 Jaguar XKE Series 1 - 3.8-Liter Roadster

• VIN 880297
• Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
• Completed on January 3, 1964
• Matching numbers

Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-Type as the "most beautiful car in the world," quite a compliment from a constructor of a beautiful Italian sports car company. It is finished in Carmen Red with a new Tan leather interior and a soft top with a Black boot cover. This 1964 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster was recently restored to showroom condition and is ready for its next enthusiast. It is offered with a rebuilt, matching engine (RA-4910-9) and rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission, suspension and braking system.

Mechanically work was completed by British European Auto Excellence, San Pedro, California in January 2022, including the rebuild of the carburetors (seals, floats, discs, jets, needle valves, gaskets, throttle shaft bushings,) the distributor, and brake master cylinder. A major engine tune-up included new spark plugs, points, rotor, and condenser, oil/air filter change, replenishment of the gear oil, brake fluid, draining, checking, and re-sealing the gas tank, and all new throttle linkage.

Its brilliant Carmen Red exterior, is complemented by Classic Redline 185 R15 radial tires mounted on chrome knockoff wire wheels, triple-plated chrome components throughout, chrome 'bullet-style' driver-side mirror, new rubber seals, polished aluminum trim, louvered hood, and dual exhaust pipes jutting seductively from beneath the rear valance.

This XKE Roadster's newly reupholstered Tan leather interior features leather seats, Woolton wool carpeting, a contrasting black dash with factory Smiths instrumentation, a traditional three-spoke, wood-rimmed steering wheel with E-Type horn button, a manual 4-speed center shifter with black shift knob, and chrome emergency brake lever.

Its beautifully detailed matching in-line 3.8-liter, six-cylinder engine, coupled with a four-speed manual transmission, generates 265 horsepower @ 5500 RPM and 260 lbs.-ft torque at 4000 RPM. Published data indicates a performance of 0-60 MPH in seven (7) seconds and a top speed of 150 MPH. Equipped with disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension, it was considered a step ahead of other sports cars at the time and had an influence on the entire industry.