2023-12-07 16:04:12 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1964-jaguar-xke-south-pasadena-ca-2725537

Seller's description:

Vehicle Location South Pasadena, California 91030

Mileage 37,000

VIN # 880626

Exterior light blue

Transmission Manual

Interior dark blue

Engine 6 cylinder inline

Condition Mint

This 1964 Jaguar XKE is in original condition but is in mint condition having won awards at car shows. Only driven to local car shows. The car is in impeccable condition.

2024-09-07 06:14:08 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/7/24

www.ebay.com/itm/135232748192

Car has a buy it now price of $139,950 for 5 days, seller Park Place Ltd, 37k miles, car now in Bellevue, Washington

Finished in what is arguably the best color for the Jaguar E-Type - Opalescent Silver Blue - this car has clearly been restored at some point in its life and remains in stunning condition throughout. The light metallic blue paint is paired with the slim chrome bumpers that became an E-Type hallmark, as well as the covered headlights which disappeared in 1967 with the introduction of the transitionary “Series 1 ½ “ cars. Sitting on a set of chrome wire wheels with knock off spinner hubs, the car is equipped with redline radial tires which really complete the period look.

Like with the exterior, the Series 1 interior is the best looking of all the E-Types. Unlike later cars that featured a pair of small back seats, these are dedicated 2-seaters and feature aircraft-style bucket seats, which are upholstered in gray leather on this car. Slide into the driver’s seat and you are met by a large 3-spoke steering wheel with a thin wooden rim, that frames a set of Smiths gauges with white on black text. There aren’t many creature comforts in the E-Type, but a period correct radio is fitted, along with a center arm rest which is very nice on longer drives. Classic race car style lap belts have been fitted for some added safety, as well as a fire extinguisher just in case.

Sitting under that long hood is a 3.8-liter Inline-6 with one of the most beautiful dual overhead camshaft cylinder heads ever placed in a car. Although the later Series 1 ½ and Series 2 cars featured a higher-displacement 4.2-liter engine, horsepower was the same at 265 hp, and the larger engine only gained a slight bit of low down torque. That being said, where the 3.8-liter car accels is when you rev it- the sewing machine smoothness makes you want to wind it all the way to its 5,500 rpm redline, while it is making outstanding noises out of its twin tailpipes. Recently, this car’s rear end was rebuilt, and it also received new shocks and brakes all around. When the E-Type came out in 1961, it was truly ahead of the competition, offering not just disc brakes at all 4 corners, but an independent rear suspension, which was still a few years off for companies like Ferrari.

Even today, there are few, if any, cars that are better looking than an early E-Type Jaguar. This roadster is particularly appealing thanks to its stunning color combination, recent maintenance and special Series 1 touches. In the context of vintage sports cars, these Jaguars really are as good to drive as everyone says and will make you smile every time you slide behind that wood rimmed steering wheel.

Key Features

Series 1 CarCovered Headlights

3.8-Liter DOHC Inline-6 265 Horsepower

240 Lb-Ft of Torque

3X SU Carburetors

4-Speed Gearbox