1964 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8-Liter Roadster

Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-Type as the “most beautiful car in the world,” quite a compliment from a constructor of beautiful sports cars. This beautifully refinished Red with a Black soft top over a beautiful Tan leather interior 1964 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster, recently returned to showroom condition, is ready for its next driver enthusiast. It is offered with a rebuilt, matching engine (RA-4910-9) and rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission. Mechanically work was recently completed by British European Auto Excellence, San Pedro, California in January 2022, including the rebuild of the carburetors (seals, floats, discs, jets, needle valves, gaskets, throttle shaft bushings,) the distributor, and brake master cylinder. A major engine tune-up included new spark plugs, points, rotor, and condenser, oil/air filter change, replenishment of the gear oil, brake fluid, draining, checking, and re-sealing the gas tank, and all new throttle linkage.

Its brilliant Red exterior, a departure from traditional British Racing Green, is complemented by Classic Redline 185 R15 radial tires mounted on chrome knockoff wire wheels, triple-plated chrome components throughout, chrome 'bullet-style' driver-side mirror, new rubber seals, polished aluminum trim, louvered hood, and dual exhaust pipes jutting seductively from beneath the rear valance.

This XKE Roadster's newly reupholstered Tan leather interior features leather seats, Woolton wool carpeting, a contrasting black dash with factory Smiths instrumentation, a traditional three-spoke, wood-rimmed steering wheel with E-Type horn button, a manual 4-speed center shifter with black shift knob, and chrome emergency brake lever.

A beautifully detailed in-line 6-cylinder that generates 265 HP at 5500 RPM and 260 lbs.-ft torque at 4000 RPM, drives power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. Published data indicates a performance of 0-60 MPH in seven seconds and a top speed of 150 MPH.

The sale of this classic 1964 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster, located in California, will include a clear title, service records documenting recent work, a boot cover, a spare wheel, and a toolkit.

European Collectibles is a full restoration and sales facility capable of metal fabrication and finishing, paint and body preparation, and all facets of mechanical rehabilitation. European Collectibles performs all restoration functions 'In House' to enhance efficiency and assure the highest quality control.