Sold 1966 Jaguar E-Type XKE Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe

1966 Jaguar E-Type XKE Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe

Opalescent Gunmetal Gray over Cranberry Red Interior

Chassis: 1E32475
Engine: 7E 7186-9
70,668 miles
4.2l Engine

Price: $150,000

5-Speed Tremec Gearbox (gear ratios: 2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00 and 0.68)
(Original matching numbers factory gearbox/transmission is removed and included)

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Link to: Full Photo Gallery (Exterior, Interior, Engine, Tools, Restoration, Details)

Recently completed restoration in early 2018 over the course of 14 months with in excess of $110k in receipts by Creative Workshop in Dania Beach, FL with additional mechanical upgrades and careful maintenance in 2018 by Classic Jaguar in Austin, TX.

Matching numbers and very complete E-Type in what many consider to be the most beautiful color combination. Stunning in-person and drives wonderfully.

Originally manufactured on January 3, 1966 and imported to New York

I never intended to sell and wanted to keep her forever, but my life circumstances have changed.

Title is clear and in-hand.

• Gorgeous new paint
• Extensive & well documented bodywork
• New glass
• New interior
• New correct Dayton wire wheels & knock-off hubs
• New Vredestein Sprint Classic Tires (185/15)
• New custom aluminum radiator, electric fans, expansion tank, hoses, thermostat
• New Ignition 123 distributor
• New electronic fuel pump
• New stainless headers and full exhaust
• Rebuilt front suspension, new torsion & sway bars & Koni shocks
• Rebuilt gauges
• Much more .. too much to list

Also includes:

• Jaguar Heritage Certificate
• Very extensive documentation, photos and all receipts, going back to the early 1980's
• Complete toolkit & bag
• Jack stand & bag
• New Thor Rawhide Copper hammer
• Wood wheel knock-off remover & protective jacking wood (for front cross-member to protect frame)
• Original XKE S1 Factory User Manual
• Black Satin Indoor Covercraft Custom XKE Fitted Cover

Additional tasteful upgrades:

• Full interior LED console & gauges lighting upgrade (makes gauges and interior lights usable).
• Exterior LED light bulbs in brake/tail lights and front signals (everything looks stock, just brighter & safer)
• 5-Speed Tremec Gearbox Transmission (makes drivability and freeway speeds much more enjoyable). Original matching numbers 4-speed is also included.
• Period correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt stereo (restored & works perfectly) with custom-made hidden bluetooth aux cable installed behind head unit (not-visible in cabin) which allows streaming to stereo head-unit from your phone.

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That is simply gorgeous! GLWS.

 

Awesome car. Pardon my ignorance as I know nothing about these.... how many cylinders?

 

Count the spark plugs. Six.

It’s absolutely gorgeous!

Matt

 

I did just that but didn't believe my eyes.

 

i looked up beautiful in the dictionary and there was THIS piece of art.

If I could I would

 

Enzo said it was the most beautiful car ever made.

 

Except he didn’t.

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/enzo-ferrari-on-the-jaguar-e-type.585369/

Matt

 

Very nice, tasteful mods, GLWS

 

Stunning! GLWS

 

Never thought much about those cars, but your car is insanely beautiful!

 

Wow...simply gorgeous.

 

Beautiful..a lot of work,well done..and a good price. GLWS,cheers RE

 

Beautiful looking car. Man, if my E-type looked like that, I'd never be able to sell it. I also have a '66 coupe.

 

Same year as mine - great cars! GLWS!

 

Thank you all for the gracious comments. At the request of a few interested buyers, I have compiled:

a) a PDF document of high resolution scans of all restoration and service receipts under my ownership (well over $110k)
b) a PDF document of all minor disclosures that I would want shared with me, along with photos & commentary
c) 4K high resolution videos of start-up & driving

If anyone is interested and is a serious buyer, please let me know and I will share. My contact info is: rio [at ] riozilla [dot] com

 

Beautiful day for an autumn drive this morning.

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Well you're no fun ;-)

 

According to Malcolm Sayer, who designed the eType - Enzo did say it. If the designer of the car felt comfortable enough to include it in his book, there must be some truth to it.

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I wish I could fit in E types. That is a stunning car.

 

That’s not Malcolm Sayer’s book.

It’s attributed to him. That’s a huge difference.

I’ll bet any amount that you can’t get an original quote from Enzo on the design of the E-Type.

Matt

 

Well it is a book that I purchased from his son about Malcolm Sayer so I don’t know what else it is.

Not worth arguing about the quote .. maybe Enzo said it, maybe not. Either way, it’s all good.

On a positive note, I have a deposit now on my car so it may be sold by tomorrow.

 

I recently bought a 35 year old book that claimed to have the original quotation. It didn’t.
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/enzo-ferrari-on-the-jaguar-e-type.585369/

But that in no way takes away from the beauty of the E-Type, and of your gorgeous example.

Congratulations with your sale! It’s beautiful!

Matt

 

Update: car is now sold.

 

So did larry