1968 Jaguar E-Type

SERIES 1.5 4.2L 2+2 4 SPD MANUAL COUPE Coupe

4.2L 6 Cylinder

Manual

1E78787

Clear

Gasoline

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West Coast Classics are proud to present an extraordinarily rare and completely rust free genuine 'barn find' (garage really!) example of this coveted original southern California car and still boasting its original California black license plates 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type Series 1.5 4 speed manual transmission 2+2 coupe with it's original matching #'s 6 cylinder 4.2L/246HP engine with the rare factory twin cooling fans and adjustable seat backs and with a black leather interior and five original Jaguar wire chrome wheels! The car is reported to have only some 62K original miles by its previous long time owner who had stored it in his dry southern California enclosed garage. We purchased the car from its most recent southern California owner and have cleaned it up and driven it for at least a hundred miles and it certainly performs magnificently. The engine purrs like a sewing machine with no rough idles or stalling, the transmission shifts smoothly all the gears, the suspension is tight and there is no road wobbling or rattling and the temperature always remains cool - all indicative of such a low mileage car. The floor boards and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free! The car has no signs of any major accidents of any kind and has a very straight body. It's 'Signal Red' color paint is actually quite presentable but please note that the car does have some minor imperfections which could be easily rectified including a small dent on the nose of the car (see photos below), some signs of over-spray from an earlier repaint in its original 'Signal Red' color and the front and rear bumpers are missing their chrome center supports. Otherwise the car remains a very fine daily driving example of this rare marque and its interior is still quite impressive and seemingly very original with lovely black leather seats and carpets and with the original door panels, headliner and dashboard all in very fine condition throughout. Please note the car also has it's original spare wheel and knock off mallet located in the trunk. Please note: FOLLOWING THE 'SERIES 1' (1961-68) THERE WAS A TRANSITIONAL SERIES OF CARS BUILT BETWEEN 1967-68 UNOFFICIALLY CALLED THE 'SERIES 1.5' AND THEY ARE EXTERNALLY SIMILAR TO THE 'SERIES 1' CARS WITH THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR BUMPER ETC BUT WITH NEW AMERICAN INFLUENCED FEATURES OF OPEN HEADLIGHTS, DIFFERENT SWITCHES & SOME SLIGHT DETUNING WITH THE NOTICEABLE DOWNGRADE FROM THE ORIGINAL TRIPLE CARBS TO THE TWIN ZENITH-STROMBERG CARBS FOR THE US MODELS THERE WERE ONLY 1,983 SERIES 1.5 2+2 COUPES BUILT COMPARED TO 3,616 SERIES 1 2+2 COUPES & THE LOW PRODUCTION NUMBERS ON THESE CARS MEAN THAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY QUITE SIMPLY AMONGST THE RAREST OF ALL PRODUCTION E -TYPES! SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE KNOWING THAT THIS CAR IS AMONG THE LOWEST OF THE PRODUCTION E-TYPES BUILT BY JAGUAR & THAT VERY FEW REMAIN ANYWHERE! This is therefore an extremely rare opportunity for the Jaguar or British classic sports car enthusiast who is looking to buy a great and mostly all original and unmolested and rust free example of an original southern California black license plate 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 4.2L 2+2 seater coupe with the highly desirable and also very rare 4 speed manual transmission and chrome wire wheels - an ideal candidate as a project car for the enthusiast to restore and 'take all the way' or simply a great daily driver for any European classic sports car lover to enjoy today! For further information contact West Coast Classics through Ebay WEST COAST CLASSICS, LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics, LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required DMV licensing, smog, documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country, the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale: Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Good luck and thanks for your interest!