1968 Jaguar E-Type

E-Type Roadster Roadster

4.2 liter six

Manual

1E16336

Clear

Gasoline

In 1968, the Series 1 E-Type began to undergo various changes: Replacement of covered headlights with open headlights; turn signals moved under the bumpers; larger bonnet opening; toggle switches were replaced with rocker switches; knock offs on wheels would lose their tap-off ears; ridged valve covers; and two Zenith Stromberg carbs. This Jag has none of those series 1 1/2 changes and retains all of the attributes of a Series 1. We believe that it was manufactured in England in 1967, then shipped to the U.S., and registered in 1968, one of a very few 1968 Series 1 E-Types. The car has matching body, engine and chassis numbers. The mileage on the odometer is 22,298, but we don't know whether or not that is accurate. I tried to list it as mileage unknown, but eBay required that a number be listed. A stupid old man (me) decided to do a complete restoration. Prior to attempting the restoration, we drove the car for over a year. It is a FUN car to drive! Stupid old man (me) had a heart attack and all projects came to an abrupt halt. Had new Michelin performance tires installed prior to beginning of work. All parts are there, along with some new. Has original Jag E-Type tool kit, your choice of original steering wheel or custom Nardi wheel (expensive!). As you can see, some rust has occurred on some of the chrome. Also, on the nose of the bonnet, there is a dent which occurred while it was sitting in my garage. If you have any other questions about the condition of various parts, please contact me. I can send more pictures, but was limited to 24 for this listing. If you have ANY questions at all, please ask them prior to bidding. We will answer them and send more pix if requested. Local pickup only. We require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit at the close of auction. Balance is due within seven days of close of auction. On Jan-23-14 at 08:33:38 PST, seller added the following information:We just listed this car last night at 10:00pm before going to bed. When we got up this morning,we were shocked to see so many questions. We want to make it clear to all bidders, and potential bidders, that we have owned this car for ten years. When my husband decided to do a complete restoration, the car was running and was being driven. However, it is now in the early stages of disassembly for restoration and has been in our garage for a few years. He is unable to finish the restoration, but it is too nice a car to let it sit and go to waste. It needs someone to restore it, enjoy it and drive it.