1969 Jaguar E-Type

Fixed-head coupe

DOHC 4.2 liter

manual 4-speed

1R26587

Clear

Gasoline

This is an XK-E you can drive and enjoy...Today. You need not spend a ton of money on it, though you can if you wish to take it that far later. It is fully roadable Now. You can buy another for less, then spend More money to bring it up to this condition. It is not a show car. It's meant for someone to Drive without fearing they are putting $100k at risk every time they take it out. The expensive work is done. Straight body, excellent paint. All corroded metal on the car was replaced with new. There is no corrosion or rust in the usual places -- under the doors, floor pans, spare tyre wheel well, etc. The front subframe was replaced. The interior is all "Biscuit" leather, from a factory kit. The car drives beautifully. Exact mileage is unknown -- less than 5,000 since the rebuild. It has the usual small Jaguar vices -- Lucas electrics and Smiths gauges. A proper rear-view mirror, four knockoff "ears" for the wire wheels are now in place. The choke now functions properly. A full set of reproduction manuals (shop, parts and owner's) is included. The original "nuts" and take-off tool for the wire wheels comes with it. The original S2 bonnet was torn up by a truck backing into, so the original owner installed a factory Series 1 (with the covered headlights) after. He (correctly) thought the earlier one was prettier. The color is a close match to the Vanwall grand prix cars of the late 50's, which was one of the variants of British Racing Green at the time. The virtues are exceptional. The 4.2 liter engine and transmission were redone by a retired Jaguar mechanic. It has No oil or fluid leaks, doesn't overheat at idle, and though cold-blooded on starting, with a few minutes warmup idles nicely at about 850 rpm. Carburetors were rebuilt. The synchros in the transmission work just fine. No expensive noises in the transmission or rear end. If you wish an objective evaluation of the car, please visit this website: allenzorichrestorations.com Allen Zorich is a recognized Jaguar restoration expert nationally, and is willing to provide you with his take on the state of the car. His contact information is on the website. Feel free to ask him anything you might wish. I have driven it perhaps 100 miles on dry roads. It tracked straight and was taught and responsive. The engine pulled strongly. Oil pressure held at right about 40 (presuming it's correct), the charging system read spot on. The speedometer wavered a little -- probably needs to be lubed. They often did. The tach was right where it should have been. Brakes were outstanding. The parking brake cable needs to be reinstalled. The exhaust system is fully functional, but came off of a Series 1. Since the rebuild 11-12 years ago, never in the rain or snow, never out in really cold weather. It spent most of the last decade parked indoors in a plastic bubble with temp/humidity control supplied by a fan. Title is clear. It is not a salvage car. It is registered and titled in Oregon, and the tags are good until 1/16. There is some documentation of the restoration, but it is not complete. This is as honest and accurate a description as I can provide. These previous pictures do not provide views of some important things, including: * The bonnet-to-cowl adjustment has been made. * The piece of door trim on the drivers side has been straightened and reattached. Not perfect, but not very noticeable. * A rear view mirror better than the original has been installed. * Four of the "eared" knockoffs have been installed on the wire wheels. There are "experts" who will spend endless hours criticizing this or that component, using a perfectly restored example as their own standard. I already know about those things. They don't really matter that much as a bargaining tool. If they were all corrected, this would be listed at $50k-$60k, rather than where it is. It won't depreciate - E-types are now in an upward sale price mode. Terms: Cashiers certified check, bank to bank direct wire funds transfer. No clever finance schemes will be taken seriously. Just a straight-up purchase will work best for everyone. The sale will be FOB Salem, Oregon. I will present the car, manuals and parts to the buyer or the designated shipper clean and in good running order. I will photograph the car just prior to being shipped as proof of condition. The title will be sent by registered mail only when the funds fully clear the designated bank.