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Beautiful 1968 Xke Series 1 1/2 Convertible on 2040-cars

US $67,500.00
Year:1968 Mileage:112361 Color: marina blue /
 dark medium blue
Location:

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Marietta, Georgia, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:6 cyl dohc
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1E16368
Year: 1968
Exterior Color: marina blue
Make: Jaguar
Interior Color: dark medium blue
Model: E-Type
Number of Cylinders: 6 cyl
Trim: Convertible
Drive Type: rwd
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 112,361

BEAUTIFUL DARK SILVER BLUE JAGUAR XKE CONVERTIBLE


Click on the top left large picture for a slide show. California car originally.   "j68" plate riveted  next to number plate   (only California did this when they were new) Beautiful darker opalescent silver blue  8 of 10. Dark blue vinyl top with clear rear window   8 of 10. Bumpers rechromed   9 of 10. New rubber moulding around bumpers. Wheels  8+ of 10. Tires have like new tread. Series 1 spinners on the wheels. Car runs VERY strong.    Flame thrower coil.   Electronic ignition. Oil and filter just changed.  New plugs. Compression  is 155  165  163  155 160  165.   Excellent compression. The clutch, synchros in the transmission, and brakes are all excellent. Very nice dark blue leather seats,  new foam seat  bottoms,  new dark blue door panels, new door panel chrome,  new dark blue front carpets, new trunk boards and new trunk cardboard sides, rear, and hardura mat in trunk. Front end is tight with no bouncing or squeaks. 68 was the first year of the "k" gearbox instead of the "j" gearbox on series 1s.   j and k are the first letters of the gearbox number. It shifts Noticeably smoother than the series 1s and is a real pleasure to drive. Of course it has dual fans on the radiator. Never gets even to center of temp guage. Series 1 looking seats without headrests that Recline and are more comfortable than series 1s. 68s have the same exact bonnet as late 67s, so glass headlight covers can be retrofitted. I have had this done on a late 67.  It costs about $600 in parts per side and $600 labor per side.  There is no painting involved. Engine was rebuilt about 20,000 miles ago and it is Strong. This car has FANTASTIC oil pressure--60 lbs oil pressure at road speed with the car warmed up! This car runs as fast with 2 carbs as 3 carb cars. I drove it last night with the top down and it put a big smile on my face as I accelerated through the gears and negotiated the curves. It is a true joy to drive!

Serious buyers can call me at 770-998-5929.

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