1968 Jaguar E-Type

4.2L

Manual

1E17453

Clear

1968 XKE Convertible with Glass Covered Headlights 44k Original Miles Click on the top picture at the top left of this ad for a slide show. This xke convertible is a Beautiful combination of Old English White and Red interior and redline tires.  It was stored 30 years and has an Original 44,249 miles! It has had a series one bonnet with glass covered headlights installed at a cost of $8,000.  It has series one wheels with  new series one spinners.  From the outside, this car is EXACTLY like a series one car. It has new urethane paint to include the inside of the bonnet. The engine compartment has been detailed to nice street standards.  The rear chrome exhaust resonators are new. The interior has new front carpet and new large hardura behind the seats. The seats look like series one seats but recline, making for a far more comfortable ride. The chrome is a 9 of ten.  The tires are Michelin 185x15 red lines with excellent tread.  There is a gold Lucas sport coil. The original engine has compression that is Excellent at 160 across all cylinders, lending support for the low miles. The car runs and drives great with 40 lbs of oil pressure hot at speed and  30 lbs at idle.  There is a high speed fan and modified radiator so that even in 90% +  the temperature guage never gets past the center. The front end is tight with no rattles.  The handling is superb.  The brakes, clutch, and synchros are excellent.   The bonnet has no filler in the front of the nose, like most.  The hinge points for the bonnet are excellent.  The floors and trunk floor are all solid. The Old English White with red interior and redline tires is a very classy and beautiful look. The car looks great and performs excellently. It is ready to be driven and enjoyed. This car will most probably sell before the end of the auction. Serious buyers can reach me at 770-371-8313.