1963 Jaguar Etype Opalescent Dark Green

The seller reports buying this 1963 Jaguar E-type ies 1 Open Two-Seater in 2008 from a dealer that had disassembled it and finished the body and metal work. He says he bought the convertible with the intent to finish the restoration and then resell it, completing the work in 2023. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate verifies the car’s chassis, body, and engine numbers, as well as the original exterior and interior colors. “The car has a new paint job, rebuilt original engine, all new upholstery with leather and vinyl seats, and all chrome is all new or replated except for a few parts that were in very good shape and remain original,” he says.  The seller says the E-type “starts immediately and runs perfectly.”

A landmark car and icon on anyone’s list, the first series of the Jaguar E-type (XK-E in the U.S.) was the purest expression of the car’s design. The six-cylinder Jag sports car offered the speed and exotic style of cars costing much more. -wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes were rarities at the time.

• This restored 1963 Jaguar E-type ies 1 Open Two Seater shows well throughout in the photos.
• The 3.8-liter DOHC inline-six engine is original to the car, confirmed by the engine stamping.
• The seller reports rebuilding the engine, which was rated at 265 horsepower when new.
• Porcelain coating was used on the exhaust manifold.
• To improve engine cooling, the seller installed an aluminum radiator with electric fan.
• A new water pump was installed.
• The submersible fuel pump, and fuel sender were replaced.
• An original-style stainless-steel exhaust system was installed.
• The car was repainted in the correct escent Dark .
• The roadster has wire-spoke wheels with knockoff hubs.
• 185/VR15 estein Sport Classic tires are seen in the provided photos.
• The Jag’s new soft top was sourced from bbins to Top.
• The Jaguar has a new interior and upholstery with leather and vinyl seats.
• Carpeting was also replaced.
• The original wood-rim steering wheel was refurbished, the seller states.
• New window seals were installed.
• h master cylinders and brake lines were replaced.
• All wheel cylinders were refurbished, per the seller.
• The seller reports installing new rubber mounts for the differential.
• He says the roadster’s suspension was greased recently.

• The Jaguar comes with the original E-type jack and spare tire.
• The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate will accompany the car.
• The seller says the original I.D. tag is available upon request.

• The seller notes that the Jaguar “needs nothing.”

• The seller bought this 1963 Jaguar E-Type ies 1 Open Two-Seater in 2008 and restored it.
• The original engine was rebuilt.
• The repaint is in the original color.
• The interior restoration appears in very good condition.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Tennessee title in his name. This 1963 Jaguar E-Type ies 1 Open Two-Seater, from the second year of production, is presented as fully restored. The car is numbers-matching, per the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, and it appears ready for showing and driving.