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Roadster

In 1967, the present owner drove his new car off the boat in Bayonne, NJ. It has been with him in Massachusetts and, following retirement in 1991, followed him to Florida.

The car is powered by a 4.2 Liter (4235 cc), 6-cylinder engine producing 265 horsepower.

It is probably the last XKE 4.2 to come into this country with the original SU carburetor setup, before Jaguar went to the Stombergs.

The XKE was launched in 1961 as a replacement for the XK-100 series. Based on a design by Jaguar founder, Sir William Lyons and aerodynamic stylist, Malcolm Sayer, it created a sensation at automobile shows all over the world.

Roadster
Chassis Num: 1E13754

This 1967 Jaguar Series I E-Type 4.2 Roadster was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was offered without reserve and estimated to sell between $85,000 - $105,000. It is powered by a 4200cc overhead valve twin-cam six-cylinder engine with three SU carburetors capable of producing 265 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel disc brakes. The car is finished in silver metallic grey with a red interior. Since new, the car has been treated to a full and comprehensive restoration which included a rebuilt of the engine and transmission. It has scored a 99.6 in JCNA competition.

At auction, the car was sold for $93,500.

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Roadster
Chassis Num: 1E 15876
Engine Num: 7E 13929-9

This 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster was offered for sale at the 2007 Christies auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It is finished in British Racing Green with a black interior. The engine is a six-cylinder unit with twin overhead camshafts and 265 horsepower at its disposal. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes on all four wheels.

The 1967 Series 1 E-Type's had faired-in headlight styling, great brakes, comfortable seats, and a reliable gearbox. They are considered by many to be the best of the Series I E-Types.

The first update to the E-Type was in 1964 which saw in increase in engine size to 4.2-liters. The top speed remained at 145 mph but torque improved throughout the range. Standard for the 4.2 cars were an improved brake servo system and an all-synchromesh gearbox. The clutch and electrical cooling systems were also improved, and the seats were more comfortable, the dashboard revised, and a storage compartment was now available in the transmission tunnel.

This example has 83,000 miles on its odometer. A modern radio has been installed. A spare tire is the only accessory to this car. It was offered without reserve and estimated to sell for $80,000 - $120,000. The buyer of this car saw an opportunity and purchased this car for an excellent price of $55,000 including buyer's premium.

Roadster
Chassis Num: 1E12116

This 1967 Jaguar Series I E-Type Roadster is painted in red with a black top and black interior. It is a matching numbers example that has been treated to a comprehensive restoration. The restoration included stripping the body to bare metal, fitted, finished, and repainted. The mechanical components including the engine were serviced, rebuilt, or replaced as needed. It is fitted with the 4235cc overhead valve twin cam six-cylinder engine with three SU carburetors and 265 available horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel disc brakes.

This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $125,000 - $150,000. The estimated value proved accurate as the lot was sold for $121,000 including buyer's premium.

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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PVGP Historic Races at BeaveRun

Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction

Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center

PVGP Car Show

Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island