Jaguar E-type 4.2L Inline 1967
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1967 Jaguar XKE Series 1 4.2 Roadster (auction ends Thursday August 18th)
Chassis Number – 1E-14328
Engine Number – 7E 11551-9
Body Number – 4E 5840
Exterior Color – White
Interior Color – Tan leather
Engine – 4.2 Liter DOHC in-line six-cylinder engine
Gearbox – 5 speed Tremec
Current Miles – 56,197 TMU
General History
Unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-type changed everything in the sports car world. Stunning design, unrivaled performance, and racing lineage made the E-Type an immediate sensation. With its beautiful lines and surprisingly affordable price, the E-Type grew to iconic status where it has remained for more than half a century adored by collectors and enthusiasts. Independent front and rear suspension, disc brakes all around (inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight), and Jaguar’s legendary twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine were just part of the allure. Sales were brisk in both coupe and roadster form with continuous development growing in American and European markets, affording ongoing development including the 4.2 liter engine and fully synchronized gearboxes for 1965. Later cars, particularly those imported to the United States, had safety and emissions equipment that negatively influenced both performance and aesthetics, thus making Series I 4.2 liter cars among the most desirable among performance enthusiasts.
Current Condition and Ownership
This Series 1 Jaguar is a handsomely restored numbers matching 4.2 liter roadster (both head and block) purchased by the current owner in 2003. The subject of a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration completed in 2002, the quality of the restoration has continued to remain high even in recent years. A series of enhancements were done to the car to improve the overall performance of the car including:
Poly suspension bushings
Wilwood 4-piston brake calipers
Aftermarket aluminum radiator
Optima dry cell battery
With 56,197 miles indicated today, the current owner has enjoyed the car for the past 20 years having purchased it with just over 49,000 miles. Shortly after purchase, the current owner commissioned Classic Showcase Inc., Oceanside, CA to rebuild the original engine including welding the original block between two cylinders, line boring the cylinders, resurfacing the head bottom, and machining all parts. New bearings, 20 over pistons, new oil pump, new upper and lower timing chains, new wrist pins, cam bearings and followers, new gaskets and hoses were also installed. The exhaust manifold was also professionally refinished using the correct porcelain process and other specific Jaguar details were completed during the engine rebuild. The finished engine was polished and repainted using originally specified colors and finishes.
Benefiting from the earliest design elements and improved 4.2 engine, this car has been thoughtfully maintained under current ownership including the installation of a 5-speed Tremec transmission which delivers excellent highway cruising while remaining essentially undetectable housed within the beautiful and authentically restored interior. The 2010 5-speed installation was prepared as part of substantial mechanical refurbishment performed by experts at Steve’s Jaguar Service, Canoga Park, CA. During this same period, then showing 53,000 miles, new front and rear Koni shock absorbers were installed, a new coil and various ignition parts were fitted, a new clutch and alloy flywheel, clutch slave cylinder, new coolant hoses, and clamps. Also, at this time a speedometer rebuild was performed with the recorded mileage at 53,072 when rebuilt. The car was tuned up and various preventative maintenance was performed, followed by oil and fluid changes in 2012, 2014, and in 2016. At the last major service in 2016, a new master brake cylinder was installed, the brake system flushed and bled, coolant changed, and an adjustable temperature switch was installed for the cooling fan.
Current Condition
Today the restoration still holds up very nicely with excellent white paint on the beautifully contoured body panels. The hood, doors, and trunk lid have excellent panel fit, smooth closure and latching, and consistently fine finishes on the underside and door jambs. Having been completely disassembled when restored, the hardware and details continue to impress. Chrome is in excellent condition particularly on the front and rear bumpers and surrounding windshield frame. The Series 1 enclosed headlights are in excellent condition giving the car that distinctive early E-Type “pouncing cat” appearance. The chrome plated wire wheels are shod with contemporary Pirelli P4000 radial tires, finished with dual ear knockoffs.
The tan leather interior is clean and taut with correct piping and accurate pleats, seams, and stitching. Carpet and floor mats are in very good condition, showing minor evidence of use in the driver’s footwell. The black dash pad is properly contoured, and the very nicely finished instruments, switches, and other features of the interior all appear to have been beautifully restored and still maintaining their fine luster. The interior door panels, matching covered door sills, and center console are consistent in finish and texture. The center console houses a modern Blaupunkt stereo unit and two side-mounted speakers. The 5-speed Tremec gearbox features a black gear shift knob similar to the original unit, allowing this beneficial upgrade to remain within the spirit of the original. A pair of seatbelts with Jaguar branded buckles are installed. The convertible top exhibits excellent fit and correct finishes on the inside and outside with tight latches, a clear rear plastic window, and the often forgotten “tilt seats” warning emblem mounted to the header frame. In all, the interior presents as a faithfully restored car very much in keeping with original specifications. The trunk has been correctly restored housing a chrome plated wire wheel and tire mounted inside the tire tub.
The matching numbers engine and engine compartment have been beautifully restored in both appearance and factory detail with all components prepared as originally intended, allowing for some modern but original-appearance coatings used to extend the life of temperature sensitive finishes. The original block and head were properly rebuilt under current ownership and are retained in the car. Highlights of the engine restoration include correct hammer-tone finish for the air intake, properly polished triple SU carburetors, gold finished head valley, and correct hoses, lines, and hardware. The front perimeter frame section has the VIN 1E14328 stamped with a single strike showing all characters clearly. The chassis plate indicates numbers that are also consistent with the original stamped components on this car. As one might expect, the undercarriage is also in excellent condition. Although evidence of age is visible on the exhaust, the remaining components retain a very high level of finish and cleanliness. All structural panels appear sound throughout, exhibiting no evidence of damage or corrosion. The overall integrity of the body seams and joinery is very nice and further speaks to the originality and restoration quality combined on this E-Type roadster.
In addition to the beautiful and accurate cosmetics, this E-Type roadster runs and drives very well, starting easily and settling in quickly to a steady, smooth idle. The engine has a nice sound and pulls strong in all gears, benefiting in rev range from the Tremec 5-speed upgrade. The car tracks and rides smoothly with excellent steering and overall balance. Cornering and braking are very much in keeping with the era, yet still impressive. Even under gentle use, the E-Type roadster continues to be one of the best looking and driving sports cars of the 1960s.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a very nicely sorted matching numbers restored Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1 roadster. This beautiful Jaguar offers the next owner the immediately rewarding experience of being able to leisurely drive and enjoy, show at local events, or pack for the weekend, drop the top, and add the perfect touch to the ideal car enthusiast’s vacation.
Included with the car
The car is accompanied by a spare gearbox, a car cover, tools and tool roll including copper mallet knockoff hammer, jack and case, a fold out Jaguar maintenance chart, a Jaguar E Type Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook, copies of selected service invoices, and photos of the car under restoration.
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1967 Jaguar E-type 4.2L Inline is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Emeryville by Fantasy Junction for Ej prissatt.
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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Jaguar Modell : E-type Modellversion : 4.2L Inline Motorvolym : 4.2 Årsmodell : 1967 Läge : Emeryville Fordon Registrering : Normal
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om Jaguar
Åh, historien om Jaguar, från dess tidiga dagar som SS Cars Ltd. till sin höjdpunkt med D-typen och gatubilsevolutionen i form av den ikoniska E-typen. Det finns något alldeles brittiskt över denna berättelse, och jag ska berätta den som en brittisk journalist skulle göra.
I början:
Vår resa in i Jaguar-världen börjar på 1930-talet, när ett företag som kallades SS Cars Ltd. dök upp. Trots den olyckliga sammanträffandet av deras initialer med de stigande politiska spänningarna i Europa började de producera stilfulla och prestandainriktade bilar. SS 100, som introducerades 1936, var en symbol för elegans och hastighet och lade grunden för vad som skulle bli Jaguar.
Jaguars födelse:
När skuggan av andra världskriget närmade sig beslutade SS Cars Ltd. klokt att distansera sig från SS-initialerna. Så 1945 blev de officiellt Jaguar Cars Ltd., ett namn som snart skulle bli synonymt med brittisk lyx och prestanda.
XK-serien:
Jaguars efterkrigstid gav oss XK 120, en verklig sensation 1948. Med sin strömlinjeformade design och en kraftfull 3,4-liters raksexmoters blev den världens snabbaste seriebil. XK 120 var ritningen för det som komma skulle - Jaguar som förenade stil med hastighet på ett unikt brittiskt sätt.
D-typens dominans:
Sedan kom D-typen, en sann racinglegend. Introducerad 1954, vann den Le Mans tre gånger på 1950-talet och visade Jaguars tekniska skicklighet. Med sin innovativa monokokkonstruktion och den ikoniska fenan bak var D-typen höjdpunkten av Jaguars framgång inom motorsport.
E-typens framträdande:
Men den verkliga vändpunkten kom 1961 med introduktionen av E-typen, ofta beskriven av Enzo Ferrari som "den vackraste bilen som någonsin byggts". Dess långa motorhuv, böljande kaross och en 3,8-liters motor som levererade upphetsande prestanda gjorde den till en omedelbar klassiker. E-typen var inte bara en bil; den var ett konstverk på hjul och kunde nå 150 mph på vägen.
Gata och racingsuccé:
E-typens skönhet matchades av dess förmåga på racerbanan. De lätta E-typarna var särskilt framgångsrika i olika racingevenemang och cementerade Jaguars rykte som en kraft att räkna med inom motorsport.
Raffinemangets ålder:
När vi fördjupar oss i Jaguar-historien finner vi att 1950-talet och 1960-talet var en tid av raffinering och expansion. Tillsammans med den magnifika D-typen och den ikoniska E-typens framträdande introducerade Jaguar modeller som ytterligare befäste sitt rykte för lyx och prestanda.
MK2:
I slutet av 1950-talet presenterade Jaguar MK2, en sportig sedan som kombinerade elegans med kraft. Denna eleganta fyradörrars salong var en favorit bland bankrånare och polisen, tack vare dess exceptionella hastighet och hantering. MK2 var en symbol för Jaguars förmåga att förena sofistikering med prestanda och hade också en framgångsrik racingkarriär.
XJ6:
Hoppa fram till 1968 och Jaguar lanserade en bil som skulle definiera lyxbilar i decennier framöver - XJ6. Det var ett mästerverk i teknik och design med en jämn raksexmoters, oberoende bakre fjädring och en rymlig, vackert inredd interiör. XJ6 var en symbol för brittisk elegans och erbjöd en så smidig åktur att det kändes som om den gled över vägen. Den blev flaggskeppsmodellen för Jaguar och satte standarden för lyxbilar och visade en nivå av raffinering som imponerade på konkurrenterna.
Blandningen av klassiskt och modernt:
Medan MK2 och XJ6 representerade utvecklingen av Jaguars sedanmodeller, bibehöll de märkets engagemang för prestanda och lyx. Dessa bilar hörde inte bara hemma på racerbanan; de trivdes lika bra på de stora boulevarderna som på en avslappnad körning genom den engelska landsbygden.
Utmaningarna av förändring:
Men när 1970-talet närmade sig, ställdes Jaguar, liksom många brittiska biltillverkare, inför ekonomiska utmaningar och ägarförändringar. British Leyland-eran förde både möjligheter och svårigheter med sig när varumärket navigerade genom olika sammanslagningar och övergångar.
Ändå fortsätter arvet från MK2 och XJ6, tillsammans med D-typen och E-typen, att definiera Jaguar som en tillverkare som förenar tidlös elegans med en anda av prestanda. Dessa klassiska modeller, vare sig de körs på slingrande vägar eller står som samlarföremål, tjänar som ett vittnesbörd om Jaguars långvariga närvaro inom den automobila exklens värld.
Jaguar-historien, från dess tidiga dagar som SS Cars Ltd. till skapandet av ikoner som E-typen, MK2 och XJ6, är en resa som speglar essensen av brittisk bilkultur - en blandning av lyx, kraft och stil som fortsätter att fängsla entusiaster och samlare över hela världen.