Jaguar E-Type Roadster, 1968
Jaguar E-type Series 2
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Chassis No.: 1E17167
- Engine: Inline 6-cylinder
- Transmission: Manual
- Exterior: Opalescent Maroon
- Interior: Tan
- Body: Roadster
- Comprehensive no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration by Classic Showcase in Oceanside
- Originally delivered new to California and purportedly spent much of its life in the San Francisco and Palo Alto regions
- 4.2L DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine
- Three SU carburetors
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Opalescent Maroon with Tan interior and a Tan top
- Covered headlights, toggle switches and door panels as a Series I
- Series I-style instrumentation
- Reclining leather seats trimmed in Series I-style patterns
- The engine and related mechanical systems have been rebuilt and restored, with the fuel, cooling, electrical and hydraulic systems having been gone through
- Chrome and brightwork were all refinished
- New Tan interior has also been completed in the correct materials by trimmers at Classic Showcase
- Restored top bows and fitted Tan cloth convertible top and boot
- Chrome wire wheels with 185/15 Vredestein tires
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- RetroSound AM/FM Bluetooth stereo
- New stainless steel exhaust system
- Restored steering wheel
- New wiring harness and restored instruments
- New aluminum radiator
- MP4 video of restoration is included
By 1968, the U.S. federal regulations that would soon compromise both the looks and performance of the E-Type were beginning to creep in. This 1968 roadster, produced right on the cusp, features the all-important Series 1 signatures including covered headlamps, the toggle-switch instrument panel and the triple-carburetor 4.2L/265 HP motor—an engine that would be hobbled by power-sapping twin carbs to meet U.S. emissions standards in later years. This car represents the ultimate development of the E-Type in its purest form, a deserving recipient of the no-expense-spared restoration to which it has been treated.
The initial E-Type of 1961 was regarded by Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful car in the world, but there was still room for improvement. The significant evolutionary enhancements included growing the alloy-headed DOHC inline-6 from 3.8L to 4.2L, a full-synchromesh 4-speed manual transmission, alternator electrics, and fuller, more supportive seats with adjustable backs. This California-delivered car was fully restored in Oceanside, California, by Classic Showcase. The work done included rebuilding the motor, refurbishing the hydraulic, electrical and cooling systems, restoring the instruments, chrome and brightwork, and refinishing the body in Opalescent Maroon.
Inside, there’s a tan leather interior and smart, matching tan convertible top. A radio was a factory option, and although the one fitted to the center console has a pleasingly period appearance, it is actually a RetroSound AM/FM Bluetooth stereo. The restoration work is documented in an accompanying MP4 video. Both aesthetically and dynamically, the late Series 1 covered headlamp E-Types occupy a sweet spot for enthusiasts. And just as notable as the svelte and lithe lines is the fact that in its day it offered sensational near-150 MPH performance that matched and even bettered rivals from Aston Martin and Ferrari—cars which cost more than double the money.
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