1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster 4.2
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1968
- Make: Jaguar
- Model: XK-E Roadster
- VIN: 1E16606
- Mileage Shown: 67,744mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Opalescent Maroon
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Westmont, IL 60559
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0025429-DT
Designed by automotive aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer, the Jaguar E-Type was immediately regarded as one of the most beautiful cars of its time, particularly by Sports Car International, The Daily Telegraph, and individuals such as Enzo Ferrari. This late model 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster showcases an Opalescent Maroon finish, a narrow front grille, exposed headlights, and a 4-speed manual transmission connected to a 4.2-liter straight-six with triple carburetors. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this E-Type is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Illinois.
This late-model Series I Roadster features an early-style narrow front grille, signal lights and taillights placed above the bumpers, a driver’s side mirror, desirable exposed headlights, and the distinctive louvered hood and exhaust beneath the number plate. The seller adds that the example has been stripped to bare metal and repainted in its original Opalescent Maroon finish. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin is appointed with black upholstery and matching door panels and carpets. A wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel is fitted ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a 160 MPH speedometer and a 6k-RPM tachometer. The center stack houses various auxiliary gauges and mechanical switches.
Beneath the sweeping bonnet lies a 4.2-liter straight-six-cylinder DOHC motor with triple carburetors, mated to a fully-synchromesh 4-speed manual transmission. The larger of the two engines offered at the time, the 4.2-liter block was completely redesigned from Jaguar's 3.8-liter, made longer to accommodate 5mm (0.20 in) larger bores with a crankshaft modified to use newer bearings. Other 4.2-liter engine improvements included a new alternator and an electric cooling fan for the radiator. The example has undergone a comprehensive mechanical overhaul throughout 2015, and detailed records dating back to March 2013 are provided in the gallery.
This sale will include a clean title, a toolkit, and a collection of documentation.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $120,000
- Auction End: Dec 30, 2022 09:45:24PM UTC
- Number of Offers: 1
Comments (41)
Autobahn22. I will point out to you that what I stated was a price I would want for this car where it mine. It was not anything more than that.
I will also point out that the commission on this sale puts the actual sales price at exactly $125,000.
Clearly, one of us knows what he is talking about!
IMO, a fair price for both buyer and seller. Congrats to both!
Sold for $120,000
$120,000 offer from Asbury Park, NJ (07712)
Opinions are worth the same amount as your bid.
@ogdenlincoln Values are established by what it cost to restore; the value is set by similar comps....it's a nice car and the price is indicative of the bid in my opinion.
It would be difficult to restore an E-type to this level for the current bid amount!
Bid in the amount of $117,000
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@WRENCH.56 That's a bit of an exaggeration...nice car but certainly has imperfections. The bidding is where it should be but not higher.
Bid in the amount of $115,000
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Had a '68 for 12 years, also converted to he triple-carbs. I swapped in a digital distributor (Ignitor 1-2-3) and with a dyno tune by a speed shop, the 4.2L was exhilarating. This one looks especially nice.
Bid in the amount of $105,000
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Bid in the amount of $100,000
Good morning everyone! Thank you all for the comments and bids! Today is the final day of our auction. When bidding, please remember to refresh your browser to make sure your computer is in proper synchronization with the countdown. Happy bidding and best of luck to all!
Call it what you will,, but this is a beautiful car in exceptionally good condition. Every detail of this example is outstanding!
I have the same color combo and this car puts mine to shame. This is concourse quality and where it mine, I wouldn’t think of parting with it for less than 125K or so. GLWTA!
@WRENCH.56 CoA do not recognize Series 1 1/2; only Series 1, 2, 3
Interesting point about the CoA not indicating Series 1.5.. it may just be a case of common referral to that variant.
@WRENCH.56 You are correct, it is a Series 1 1/2, but I think PCar has to go off of the official Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate as shown in the picture gallery. If I am not mistaken, Jaguar never officially called these cars Series 1 1/2. It was a term given by the public to these late production Series 1 cars that had both Series 1 and Series 2 components.
This is not a Series 1 4.2. That would have to be a 1967 car. This is a Series 1.5 with the Series 2 bonnet mated to the Series 1 body and the 4.2 engine still sporting the triple 2” SU carbs and the polished camshaft covers.
It’s actually a relatively rare and genuinely collectible car.
I’’d swap my 69 Series 2 car for this in a heartbeat!
Bid in the amount of $57,500
@ogdenlincoln It just looks like the tach is bouncing around...........
@ogdenlincoln I would like to but I'm on the East Coast.
@DLC Would you like to set up a time to come inspect and drive the car?
@ogdenlincoln 4500RPMS at 70mph in 4th gear?
@DLC Yes, the tachometer works.
Is the tach working properly? Shift points seem awful high...........
@DLC I don't have access to the factory records, so the only thing that can we can be sure of is, according to the Heritage Trust Certificate, the manufacture date is 12/21/67, and the dispatch date is 1/19/68.
@ogdenlincoln Black rubber bumpers were on late Series 3 E Types; the biggest on the 74's. Series 2 cars had chrome bumpers. Can you confirm that the tri carb manifold set up is original to this car? A common upgrade on 1 1/2 and Series 2 cars was to replace the dual carb Zenith set up with triple SU's like on Series 1 cars.
@DLC Yes, you are correct in that this is indeed a Series 1 1/2 E-Type. The most obvious characteristics of the transitional Series 1 1/2 cars are the chrome bumpers from the Series 1, and the uncovered headlights and the rocker-type interior switches of the Series 2 E-Type. The black rubber bumpers were the beginning of the Series 2 cars.
Bid in the amount of $55,000
This appears to be a Series 1 1/2 or a Series 2. Series 1's were done by 1967.
Bid in the amount of $52,750
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Bid in the amount of $33,000
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Thank you for looking at our auction for this amazing Jaguar! We are thrilled to be able to offer one of the nicest E-Types we have seen in many years. Fresh from a nut and bolt restoration, the car drives just as good as it looks. Best of luck to all, and happy bidding!