1968 Jaguar XKE

Lot : SP107

1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1-1/2 Roadster

Auctioned on SAT, 2017-05-05

Auctioned at The Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction 2017

Sold at $ 82,500

Transmission: Manual 4 Speed

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An outstanding example of an E-type Jaguar, this Canadian car benefits from an older restoration with new interior and a $25,000 mechanical rebuild in 2016. Transmission, clutch, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, differential, stainless steel exhaust are among the refurbished components. New Connolly hides and Wilton wool grace the interior. The Series 1-1/2 XKE Jaguars exhibit features found in both the Series 1 and Series 2 models. Although not recognized as a separate series by Jaguar, enthusiasts have embraced the Series 1-1/2 name to the extent that it has become a widely acknowledged way to differentiate these transistional models. Of particular interest with this car is the fact that it is a Canadian spec. version which means the 4.2 litre engine was not subject to the same detuning as its US counterpart. Canadian XKE’s retained the triple carb setup of the earlier cars and produced approximately 20 hp more than ones sold in the United States. Given the much smaller Canadian market of the day, these more powerful Canadian Series 1-1/2 cars are today far more scarce and consequently far more sought after. This is a great chance to enjoy a seldom seen collector car which continues to appreciate.