1968 Jaguar Etype Carmen Red Series I Fixed-Head Coupe

This 1968 Jaguar E-type Series 1.5 Fixed Head Coupe (FHC), offered for sale by West Coast Classics, is presented as a driver-quality car from a long-term California owner who had invested about $22,000 in general services and refurbishments to the chassis and electrical system. A repaint is evident in the photos, though the date was not noted. The seller affirms it was in the correct Carmen Red. The interior appears in good condition and may also have had some work in the past. The seller says this car could make a good, fun driver as-is or be a good candidate for a full restoration.

The 1968 Jaguar E-type is still a Series 1.5 car, as the Series 2 models debuted late in 1968 for the 1969 model year. Like the later Series 2 cars, this late Series 1.5 has the open headlights to meet U.S. regulations, along with other safety updates. Notably, this 1968 FHC came equipped with factory A/C. The seller says the car has an “original, matching-number engine” and five original Jaguar chrome wire wheels.

• This 1968 Jaguar E-type Series 1.5 FHC has its original engine, the seller says.
• The 4.2-liter DOHC inline-six used two Zenith-Stromberg carburetors.
• New, the engine was rated at 246 horsepower by the manufacturer.
• Per the documentation, the carburetors were rebuilt.
• The engine had been torn down for inspection and then resealed.
• The seller also indicates a full tune to the inline-six.
• The exhaust system resonators and other parts were replaced.
• Other engine services and updates are noted in the documentation.
• The clutch and flywheel assembly were replaced.
• The seller reports no smoke on start-up.
• Documentation indicates refurbished front suspension and steering rack.
• All four brake calipers were overhauled and lines and pads were replaced.
• All wiring harnesses were replaced, according to the documentation.
• The A/C and heat systems were serviced and repaired as necessary.
• Various vehicle lights were repaired or replaced.
• The paint looks good but is not show quality.

• A large file of service records dating back to the 1980s will be included.
• This includes documentation for the $22,000 in the work noted above.

• According to photos, the Jaguar has some rust and general wear on undercarriage components.
• The paint job went over some hardware, including the door latches.

• This 1968 Jaguar E-type FHC is presented as a good driver-quality car.
• The FHC was the rarest of the three Series 1.5 body styles offered.
• This car came factory equipped with air conditioning.
• The E-type can be driven and enjoyed as-is or given a full restoration.

The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean and open California title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. This 1968 Jaguar E-type Series 1.5 Fixed-Head Coupe has received some significant mechanical and electrical refurbishments and shows evidence of a previous repaint. It is presented as a ready-to-drive car.

Please note: If the winning bidder is a California resident, the selling dealer is required by California law to register the vehicle in the buyer’s name and collect the appropriate sales tax and registration fees. Out of state buyers will have the title assigned to them but will not be charged the California taxes and fees.