1963 Jaguar XKE 3.8 Roadster Series I

This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3. 8 Roadster was built December 5, 1962 and dispatched December 19th through Jaguar Cars, New York. It was delivered new in California with subsequent residency in Georgia, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Since the 1980s, this Roadster has been restored and has been won Best of Show and Best in Class in events including the Jaguar Club of Florida Concours, Roar nâ?? Soar, Festival of Speed, Cavallino Classic XXI, Boca Raton Concours dâ??Elegance, Lake Mirror Classic, and was the JCNA South East and North America Champion (Class S03). It is powered by a numbers-matching 3. 8-liter inline six-cylinder engine paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox from a later 4. 2-liter car, while the correct transmission is also included. Exterior cosmetics including the panel gaps, brightwork, and trim appear to be in good condition. A stainless steel exhaust system has been fitted as seen above. The fully detailed trunk is shown in the photo gallery and contains its original and complete tool roll including a grease gun, the jack, and a Thor hammer in its sleeve. The tan soft top is accompanied by a matching boot. 15â?³ Dayton center-laced wire wheels with Osborne knock-offs are shod in whitewall BFGoodrich Silvertown radial tires. Wilwood front calipers and Classic Jaguar drilled rotors were fitted, while the rear calipers were re-sleeved by White Post Restorations. Classic Jaguar billet-end adjustable shock absorbers are mounted all around. This is a desirable spear-seat car with its early aluminum center console in place. Following the restoration, all upholstery, carpeting, trim, and accessories appear to be present and in good order. The later 4-speed gearbox from a 4. The numbers-matching original transmission is also included with the sale. The odometer shows 73,120 miles and is believed to be correct based on the known history and documentation. The 3. 8-liter inline six-cylinder engine has been modernized with an newer alternator, aluminum radiator/fan, and a Pertonix ignition system. The correct chassis number is also shown in the photo gallery, corroborating the engine as original to the car. The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate is shown above, confirming build/dispatch dates, factory colors, and correct engine/body/chassis numbers