2020-11-01 08:10:11 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-jaguar-xke-roadster-16/

Auction description:

Lot #38799

Seller: markiewicz

Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317

Chassis: 1E18124

29k Miles Shown, TMU

Numbers-Matching 4.2-Liter Inline-Six

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

British Racing Green

Black Soft Top

Beige Leather Interior

15" Wire Wheels w/ Jaguar Knock-Offs

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Service Records

Private Party Or Dealer: Private Party

This 1968 Jaguar XKE roadster was sold new by Boffo Motors in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and was purchased by the seller 19 years ago. The car is finished in British Racing Green over beige leather and is powered by a numbers-matching 4.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include 15″ knock-off wire wheels, a black soft top, four-wheel disc brakes, and dual Stromberg carburetors. Service completed in June 2020 reportedly consisted of repairing the chrome door sill trim, installing a radiator shroud, adjusting the carburetors, and replacing the voltage stabilizer and oil sending unit, as well as an oil change. This Series 1.5 XKE roadster is now offered with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, a Jaguar handbook, service records, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.

The car was reportedly refinished from its original black to British Racing Green in 2002, and work at that time is said to have included replacing the floors and repairing dents in the hood and left-rear quarter panel. The seller states that a rust hole under the trunk was repaired in May 2020, and the area beneath the doors was repainted. Dings and blemishes are visible on the hood, and the convertible top is said to have been replaced in 2011. The headlights do not work.

15″ wire wheels with two-eared Jaguar knock-offs wear 205/70 Centennial Interceptor Touring tires. The brake system features four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors.

The cabin was reportedly reupholstered in 2003 and features beige leather with matching door panels and carpet as well as a contrasting black dashboard. There is a tear in the driver’s door panel, and the radio does not work. The rubber seals around the doors were repaired in June 2020 along with the heater fan motor.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer. Auxiliary gauges for voltage, oil pressure, fuel level, and water temperature are mounted in the center of the dashboard above factory switchgear. The five-digit odometer shows 29k miles, approximately 1k of which were added by the seller.

The numbers-matching 4.2-liter inline-six is equipped with dual Stromberg carburetors and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The cylinder head was refurbished in 2017, and the ignition wires were replaced at that time. More recent work included replacement of the oil sending unit and voltage stabilizer, as well as an oil change. The seller notes that the fuel tank, clutch, and engine mounts have been replaced, and the radiator was refreshed in 2019. The data plate is missing, and a replacement plate is included in the sale.

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate lists a manufacture date of June 12, 1968, the original colors, and powertrain numbers.

2020-11-06 13:47:25 | Captain RD writes:

SOLD FOR $74,000 ON $74,000 [BAT]

2023-02-16 05:44:51 | pauls writes:

Car now on ebay:

www.ebay.com/itm/144947324673

Car has a buy it now price of $145,000 for 6 days, seller classicpromenade, car now in Phoenix, Arizona

Seller's description:

This 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster OTS underwent a just completed meticulous, no-expense spared restoration by marque experts and is now in showroom condition. The matching numbers 4.2-liter inline engine, 4-speed manual transmission and stunning color combination makes this example perfect for concours events, regional shows or tours. This Jaguar's was built on June 12, 1968 and was dispatched to the New York distributor on the 27th of June, 1968. By October 18, 1968, she was acquired by her first owner at Boffo Motors in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. By June 8th, 1999, she was acquired by Marc Markiewicz, MD, a psychiatrist in rural Pennsylvania. Dr. Markiewicz enjoyed this Jaguar for over 20 years. Our client acquired her in November of 2020 and commenced a complete, no-expense spared restoration by marque expert, Dr. Jaguar Technologies. This Jaguar is arguably in better-than-new condition with its matching numbers chassis, engine and gear box. She is accompanied by a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, extensive restoration records and owners manual. The Black livery (Paint Code 9000) is gorgeous and has a uniquely elegant presence. The paint has excellent shine and luster and is in beautiful concours condition. The Black paint is its original and correct factory color. The chrome and stainless-steel trim have also been restored to concours condition. Her black Haartz cloth convertible top is in new condition including a taught fit. The Black canvas convertible top boot is also in new condition. The chrome plated knock-off wire wheels are wrapped in Bridgestone tires of appropriate size and look. The wheels and tires and are also in showroom new condition. The interior has been refinished in the correct Beige Leather and Beige wool carpeting. The interior overall is in concours condition. The black dashboard is as-new. The teak steering wheel is in beautiful condition and accompanied with a telescopic steering column. A period correct Blaupunkt radio finishes off this beautiful interior. This Jaguar comes with its original numbers matching 4,235cc DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine with a trio of SU HD8 carburetors. There are approximately 300 miles on the freshly rebuilt drivetrain. The mechanical upgrades include alloy heater and radiator cores. The power is transmitted through its 4-speed manual transmission with independent rear suspension. The engine compartment is beautifully detailed and shows as-new. This Jaguars undercarriage is also very well detailed and is in overall concours condition. Shes accompanied with extensive restoration receipts and documentation, Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, factory tool kit and spare. We have this XKE priced right as the Hagerty No. 2 plus value is in excess of $160,000.