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In March 1961, Jaguar introduced the 'E' type. Powered by the triple SU carbureted 3.8-liter six-cylinder, the E-Type is capable of 150 miles per hour. The clean lines and the high-tech specifications were a sensation - 'E'-Type steals the show at the Geneva Salon, 1961', as expressed by 'Autosport' magazine. In April 1961, Jaguar introduced the 'E' type in the USA. The announcement of the 'E' type was considered front page news by the magazines such as 'Car and Driver' and 'Road and Track.'

This automobile was built on June 06, 1963 and delivered to Waterloo, IA. The current owner began restoration in 1998 and over a four year period required 3000 plus hours.

The Museum of Modern Art in New York has two scale-models on permanent display in their design collections since 1964.

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Chassis Num: 879913
Engine Num: RA3110-9

A complete restoration was performed on this car, stripping it down to the bare chassis, reusing all hardware wherever possible, and even using the original and salvageable bolts. The original chrome was stripped and re-plated. The restoration process was completed in May of 2007 and later that year was brought to the Bonhams Auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia, held at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel, California. The restoration work was done to such high quality, it attracted a buyer willing to part with $120,000 plus premium and tax to own this magnificent 1963 Jaguar XKE 3.8-Liter Series I Roadster.

The Jaguar E type, also known as the XK-E, brought style and performance together to create a mass-produced supercar. The road-going sports car was conceived in 1956 as a replacement for the D-type. In March of 1961 the E-Type was officially introduced to the world at the Geneva, Switzerland Motor show.
It's design was created by an aerodynamic engineer named Malcolm Sayer. The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double-cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. The suspension was independent with disc brakes on all four wheels. It brought together the best or aerodynamics, coupled with the latest technology and propelled by a potent engine. The vehicle was not only fast, it offered excellent performance and handling. Some of the most common complaints it received were the cabin being too cramped and it suffered from poor ventilation.

The E-Type was a popular vehicle. It was fast, performed well, and was competitively priced. Due to the United States safety and emission regulations, some of the horsepower was lost. The headlamp covers were also removed prior to the close of the 1960's.

A 4.2-liter engine and synchromesh gearbox was introduced in 1964. In 1966, the 2+2 coupe was introduced and featured a longer wheelbase. The Series II cars were not as quick as its predecessors. The Series III, however, was a different story. Powered by a V-12 engine they were once again able to propel the E-Type over 145 miles per hour.

Production for the E-Type ceased in 1975, after 72,520 examples being produced. It was replaced by the XJ-S; a vehicle that was larger, heavier, and not as visually appealing.

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