1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head CoupeIntroducing this
one-family-owned 1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head
Coupe, featuring a matching-numbers engine. Finished in Opalescent
Silver Grey over a Biscuit interior, this early E-Type retains many
of its original and characteristic Series 1 details. The example is
accompanied by a small California pink slip title dating to 1971,
while the California black license plate displays a 1995
registration sticker, adding further documentation to its long-term
California history.Highlights:- One-Family-Owned- Matching-Numbers
Engine- Exterior Color: Opalescent Silver Grey- Interior Color:
Biscuit- 4-Speed Manual Transmission- 3.8L engine- SU
Tri-Carburetors- Front-Wheel Disc Brakes- Smiths/Lucas
Instrumentation- Aluminum Fascia Trim- Toggle Switches- Vintage
Signature Custom Line Radio- 15-Inch Wire Wheels- Provenance
Included (Literature and Manufacturer's Warranty)Equipped with a
4-speed manual transmission, a 3.8-liter inline-six engine, SU
tri-carburetors, front-wheel disc brakes, dual exhaust tips,
louvered clamshell bonnet, side-hinged rear door, covered
headlights, chrome trim, chrome bumpers with overriders,
three-spoke steering wheel, Smiths/Lucas instrumentation, toggle
switches, and 15-inch wire wheels with two-eared "knock-off"
spinners. Additional equipment includes a tool roll, jack, and
full-size spare tire fitted in the trunk. Convenience features
include bucket seats, manual-crank windows, pop-out quarter
windows, aluminum fascia trim, a vintage Signature Custom Line
radio, and a fender-mounted antenna.The Series 1 XKE remains one of
the most recognizable British sports cars ever produced,
distinguished by its long clamshell bonnet, covered headlights,
flowing proportions, and 3.8-liter inline-six engine. Enzo Ferrari
famously referred to the E-Type as "the most beautiful car ever
made," contributing to its enduring place in automotive history.
While this example is currently not running, its one-family-owne
history, matching-numbers engine, early Series 1 specification, and
documented California history since new make it an appealing
opportunity for an enthusiast to recommission and restore an
increasingly collectible Jaguar. For $46,500
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