Year: 1966
Make: Jaguar
Model: XK
Price: $150000
Mileage: 70668
Color: Gray
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): TX
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

1966 Jaguar E-Type XKE Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe

Opalescent Gunmetal Gray over Cranberry Red Interior

Chassis: 1E32475
Engine: 7E 7186-9
70,668 miles
4.2l Engine

Price: $150,000



5-Speed Tremec Gearbox (gear ratios: 2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00 and 0.68)
(Original matching numbers factory gearbox/transmission is removed and included)

Link to: Full Photo Gallery (Exterior, Interior, Engine, Tools, Restoration, Details)

Recently completed restoration in early 2018 over the course of 14 months with in excess of $110k in receipts by Creative Workshop in Dania Beach, FL with additional mechanical upgrades and careful maintenance in 2018 by Classic Jaguar in Austin, TX.

Matching numbers and very complete E-Type in what many consider to be the most beautiful color combination. Stunning in-person and drives wonderfully.

Originally manufactured on January 3, 1966 and imported to New York

I never intended to sell and wanted to keep her forever, but my life circumstances have changed.

Title is clear and in-hand.

• Gorgeous new paint
• Extensive & well documented bodywork
• New glass
• New interior
• New correct Dayton wire wheels & knock-off hubs
• New Vredestein Sprint Classic Tires (185/15)
• New custom aluminum radiator, electric fans, expansion tank, hoses, thermostat
• New Ignition 123 distributor
• New electronic fuel pump
• New stainless headers and full exhaust
• Rebuilt front suspension, new torsion & sway bars & Koni shocks
• Rebuilt gauges
• Much more .. too much to list

Also includes:

• Jaguar Heritage Certificate
• Very extensive documentation, photos and all receipts, going back to the early 1980's
• Complete toolkit & bag
• Jack stand & bag
• New Thor Rawhide Copper hammer
• Wood wheel knock-off remover & protective jacking wood (for front cross-member to protect frame)
• Original XKE S1 Factory User Manual
• Black Satin Indoor Covercraft Custom XKE Fitted Cover

Additional tasteful upgrades:

• Full interior LED console & gauges lighting upgrade (makes gauges and interior lights usable).
• Exterior LED light bulbs in brake/tail lights and front signals (everything looks stock, just brighter & safer)
• 5-Speed Tremec Gearbox Transmission (makes drivability and freeway speeds much more enjoyable). Original matching numbers 4-speed is also included.
• Period correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt stereo (restored & works perfectly) with custom-made hidden bluetooth aux cable installed behind head unit (not-visible in cabin) which allows streaming to stereo head-unit from your phone.

Startup Video:

 

I'll say one of the most beautiful car ever penned! it's sad you have to sell. GLWS OP!

 

 

Thank you all for the gracious comments. At the request of a few interested buyers, I have compiled:

a) a PDF document of high resolution scans of all restoration and service receipts under my ownership (well over $110k)
b) a PDF document of all minor disclosures that I would want shared with me, along with photos & commentary
c) 4K high resolution videos of start-up & driving

If anyone is interested and is a serious buyer, please let me know and I will share. My contact info is: rio [at ] riozilla [dot] com

 

 

incredible inside and out.

 

Update: car is now sold.