1963 Jaguar XKE 3.8L Coupe E-Type Series I Rare Restored Show Paint & Interior

“BLACK BEAUTY” 1963 Jaguar XKE 3. 8L Coupe E-TYPE SERIES I COUPE 1 of 5872 LH Drive Series I 3. 8 Coupes 1 of 10121 LH Drive Series I Coupes TOTAL MATCHING NUMBERS 97901 Original Miles (Two Owners) 6 CYLINDER 4-SPEED Transmission CHROMED WIRE KNOCK-OFF WHEELS BRAND NEW BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR (2014) BRAND NEW PAINT (2013) BRAKES REBUILT NEW CHROME DOOR HANDLES NEW CHROME FRONT HEADLIGHT SURROUNDS A low mileage example that has been loved and maintained it’s whole life. with exterior and interior restoration complete. 265 hp. 3. 81 cc inline six-cylinder engine. four-speed manual transmission. independent front suspension with semi-trailing wishbones. torsion bars. telescopic shock absorbers. anti-roll bar. independent rear suspension with lower transverse tubular links. radius rods. twin coil springs. and telescopic shock absorbers. and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 96 in. Never Hit/No Rust Gorgeous BodyNumbers-Matching exampleBrand New InteriorBrand New Paint Whether you referred to it as an E-Type or XKE. this Jaguar was most assuredly the sexiest car of the 1960s. It followed the Jaguar formula—sensational looks and sensational performance—which had been introduced so successfully with the XK120 in 1949 that it was restated with vigor in 1961. The youthful curves of the XK120 had matured with the XK150. while the E-Type made Jaguar young and exciting once again. Replacing the voluptuousness of the former car was the sleekness of the new one. What remained. however. was the undeniable sex appeal of the Jaguar formula. The E-Type was preceded by the competition D-Type of the mid-1950s and its short-lived production version. the XKSS of 1957. Like the D-Type. the new car used monocoque construction: The front of the chassis featured a space-frame with steel tubes that supported the engine. the front suspension. and the hinged hood and fender assembly. which lifted to provide virtually unlimited engine access. The proven twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine of the former 150S. a four-wheel independent suspension. and disc brakes at each corner were featured. and 150 mph was also promised; all of this for a price of only $6. 00! During the entire Series I production. Jaguar produced only 5872 two-seat coupes. including this black over black leather beauty. While having had only two owners over it’s 50 year history. it has recently been looked over mechanically. with a thorough rejuvenation of its brakes. carburetors. wheel cylinders. gas tank. and other mechanicals performed by Blue Chip Motorcars & Family Classic Service Center in Southern California. A no-expense-spared exterior restoration was completed just last year. and continues to appear fresh as it has been garaged every day since. This Jaguar XKE features exterior black paint set off by a brand new black leather interior. This combination of all Black is exceptionally attractive. especially with the elegant chromed Wire Wheels. which are in excellent condition and sporting a brand new set of tires. In the automotive world and especially the XKE world. this Black Beauty represents the creme de la creme. The original interior was replaced simply because the leather was cracked and dried out and the seat cushions needed replacement and overall did not match the condition of the gorgeous exterior work. The interior has been fitted with the original style English black leather on seats. door panels. thresholds and center console; new carpet set and headliner of English wool. The wood grain rim steering wheel was refreshened recently and looks spectacular. The car was completely stripped to the metal and repainted to a top-notch concour style level. New rubber seals were installed at the time of paint restoration. No expense was sparred in the paint job. Black is unforgiving. especially a paint job done to this calibre. I will let the pictures speak for themselves. I would have to say the car looks better in person than in the pictures. As you can see in the pictures the chrome is very good. The body on this Jag is in simply phenomenal shape. having no signs of ever having been damaged. It is completely rust free and shows no signs of any repair to the chassis or body. It is extremely straight and true with doors. hood and trunk all fitting exactly like they should. The car drives and sounds wonderfully . straight down the road with plenty of power and a smooth shifting transmission. The mileage on the car is the original. having always been a weekend car for the two previous owners. The car has recently been gone over mechanically. with a thorough rejuvenation of its brakes. including wheel cylinders. new front hoses and pads. front and rear master cylinders. The calipers were replaced last year. The valve covers were removed and polished. new fluids throughout and the carbs have been tuned. Quite simply. this is the perfect example for the enthusiast or collector looking to purchase one of Jaguar’s sexiest creations.