This 1961 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster is a flat-floor example with outside bonnet latches that was originally distributed through Jaguar Cars of New York and is said to have resided in Italy before undergoing refurbishment in the Netherlands between 2017 and 2022. The refurbishment was reportedly commissioned by the previous owner and completed by the selling dealer upon their acquisition of the car in 2020. The body has been refinished in Cream with a black soft top over replacement red leather upholstery. Power comes from a rebuilt 3.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes 15″ wire wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, split chrome bumpers, a vented bonnet with welded louvers and outside latches, triple windshield wipers, carpeted floor mats, textured aluminum interior trim, and a height-adjustable rearview mirror. This XKE is now offered in the Netherlands with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, recent service records, a spare wheel, a tool kit, and Dutch a registration document in the selling dealer’s name.
The body was finished in Cream when new, and the refurbishment is said to have included stripping the body and frame, performing metal repairs, and repainting the body and frame. The car is equipped with split chrome bumpers and bright trim as well as glass headlight covers, triple windshield wipers, dual central exhaust outlets, a black soft top with a matching boot cover, and a vented bonnet with welded louvers and outside latches.
Chrome 15” knock-off wire wheels wear 185-width Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. A spare wheel and tire are stored in the trunk along with a tool kit. Stopping power comes from four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin was trimmed in red leather from the factory and was reportedly re-trimmed with upholstery sourced from BAS in England. Textured aluminum trims the dashboard and center console, and equipment includes carpeted floor mats, a chrome parking-brake handle, a padded dashboard, and a height-adjustable rearview mirror. Imperfections in the aluminum trim can be viewed in the gallery.
The steering wheel features an aluminum structure with a wood rim and frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and an analog clock, while centrally-mounted instrumentation includes gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 82k miles, approximately 150 of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.
The 3.8-liter inline-six was reportedly rebuilt as part of the refurbishment and features triple SU side-draft carburetors. Factory output was rated at 265 horsepower.
The cylinder head stamp reads R1431-9, while the engine number stamped on the chassis plate and noted on the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate reads R1413-9. The chassis stamp and body number tag are pictured in the gallery below.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Additional underside images can be viewed in the gallery, along with photos taken during the refurbishment.
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate lists the car’s original colors and identification numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates. Recent service records are also included in the sale.
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