Jaguar XKE - Any Condition

I have a 1970 XKE FHC that I am considering consigning to one of the Monterey sales this August. Silver with red leather interior.

Here's a description:

Engine:

The engine as stripped to its bare block and dipped to completely clean it before it was reassembled. The block was bored and skimmed and the crankshaft and flywheel were ground. The crankshaft plugs were removed and the oilways were cleaned and new plugs were replaced and set. The crankshaft, flywheel, clutch and damper were all balanced together. The new pistons and connecting rods were balanced as well. New items include:

Bearings
Seals
Core Plugs
Chains
Guides
Tensioner
Pistons
Piston Rings
Head Studs
Engine Mounts and Gearbox Mounts
Pilot bushing
Head Gasket
Belt tensioner spring
Connecting rods were reconditioned and new small end bearings were pressed
All new seals and gaskets were installed
Timing Cover was blasted and skimmed with block

Cylinder Head:

The cylinder head was magnafluxed to check for cracks then ground. New items include:
Valves
Valve Guides
Valve Seats (Intake)
Bearings
Valve Springs
Tappet Guide Hold-Downs
Freeze Plugs
Studs
Gaskets and seals
Chrome Nuts (head and cam covers)
Washers (Chrome and copper)
Some tappet shims (as needed)
Valve Stem Seals

NOTE: All machining was completed by mechanic trained by Jaguar and knowledgeable of the XK engine.

Carburetors:

Original twin Stomberg carburetors were rebuilt and detailed (proprietary cleaning and polishing) by Paltech Micorpolishing, LLC of Brunswick Ohio. This included a complete teardown and replacement of nearly all parts of each carburetor, which are then adjusted and tested before being returned.

However, I have just fitted a fully restored set of triple SU's with the appropriate manifold. The car comes with both sets.

All new gaskets were installed for intake manifolds and new studs, nuts and lock washers were used. New throttle and accelerator springs were installed.

The fuel pump was reconditioned and some plastic fuel lines were replaced,

The gas tank was cleaned and sealed and a replacement sender was installed as were fuel filters in the tank and fuel filter assembly. New vent hoses were installed.

Transmission:

The transmission was stripped and new bearings (needle and ball) were installed, New Synchro Rings were installed. New clutch and throw-out bearing were installed as were all gaskets and seals. New master and slave cylinders were installed. New pedal springs were installed. New shift knob and shift kit were used.

Exhaust:

New studs, nuts and washers, gaskets and seals. New resonators and rear pipes from mufflers to resonators, New muffler and resonator hangers and hardware.

Cooling:

Reconditioned Water pump
Re-cored Radiator
Kevlar Hose Kit
New Thermo Switch
New Mounts and clamps, as needed
Rebuilt heater
New Heat Shields
New Belts

Suspension:

All new Shock Absorbers (6)
New Springs (4)
New Trailing Arm Bushings

Differential:

New Gasket
New Pinion Roller Bearing
New Pinion Seal and Seal Gasket

Brakes:

All New Rotors and Pads (including Emergency Pads.
Rebuilt Calipers including new seals, gaskets and cylinders.
New brake hoses
Rebuilt Slave Servo
New Caps and float switches
New Reaction Valve Kit

Ignition:

New Pertronix Distributor
New Champion Spark Plug Ends
New Pertronix Coil
New Spark Plugs and wires
New Low Voltage Wiring Harnesss

Alternator:

New Alternator Harness
Some new Relays
Reconditioned Alternator

Electrical:

New Main Engine Compartment Harness (Also see above)
Fan Relay Harness
Many new side and indicator lenses and Units
New Headlamp hardware
Some new switches
New Battery tray and hardware
New Antenna
Many new connectors, fuses and lamps

Body:

The body was stripped to bare metal after the engine, chrome and rubber was removed. Repairs were completed, as needed. Extra hard primer was applied and Jaguar formula paint from "Restoration Shop". (TCP Global) was applied, finished and polished. All chrome was re-plated or replaced, except for window frames on doors and vent windows. Rubber was replaced in its entirety. Windshield (windscreen) and door glass was replaced . Undercoating was reapplied.

Interior:

Interior Kit from XKs Unlimited (Bassett Kit) was installed, including leather seats, all interior vinyl, all carpeting, underfelts and dashboard. This is an original material - correct replacement set. This kit includes the PVC trim around rear hatch opening. Also included, English door trim. The carpeting is correct for the Series II.

The car starts, runs and drives excellently. It has about 1000 miles on the engine since it was restored. The car shifts beautifully and accelerates wonderfully. The car is still in the break-in phase and so hasn't yet been used to its full extent.

This is, of course, a matching number vehicle and comes with the Heritage Trust Certificate. An effort was made to use parts from XKs Unlimited, Terry's Jaguar and SNG Barrett to insure the parts were as near to original replacement parts as possible. With this car you can just get in it and drive it with confidence, knowing almost everything has been repaired or replaced. If you have always wanted to own a unique part of automotive history, this is your chance. All the work has already been done for you.

Asking price is $70K. Please send e-mail address if you would like some photos.

-Mark

 

Post pics. I have a 1966 S1 FHC, a driver's car, good condition, not great. Numbers matching with quite a few upgrades to make it a nice driver. Have often thought of selling and getting an S2 FHC - maybe a 3-way (assuming OP wants a coupe and/or S1 over S2)?

 

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