This 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster was sold new to a resident of San Diego, California, and it was acquired by the current owner out of an estate in 2009. The 4.2-liter inline-six, the four-speed manual transmission, and the suspension had been rebuilt under prior ownership, the selling dealer tells us, and the vehicle was repainted in black. The current owner had the interior reupholstered in tan leather and replaced the camshaft. The car is equipped with a black soft top, 15? wire-spoke wheels, power-assisted disc brakes, a limited-slip differential, triple SU carburetors, and a retro-style push-button radio. This XKE roadster is now offered on dealer consignment with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, an owner’s manual, parts catalogs, service records, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
Series I E-Types were equipped with covered headlights and taillights mounted above the chrome rear bumpers. This example was finished from the factory in Black and is said to have been repainted under previous ownership. Additional equipment includes a replacement black soft top as well as a louvered clamshell hood, triple windshield wipers, a driver-side mirror, bright trim, wraparound chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets. A dent on the hood and other blemishes are pictured in the gallery below.
Chrome-finished 15? wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with 205/75 Michelin Radial XH4 tires. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors. The suspension was rebuilt prior to 2009, according to the seller.
Redone under current ownership using materials sourced from XKs Unlimited, the cabin features bucket seats upholstered in tan leather along with color-coordinated door panels and carpeting. Interior appointments include black vinyl dashboard trim, tan lap belts, a retro-style push-button radio, center-stack speakers, a sliding rearview mirror, a passenger-side grab handle, and a heater.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, while auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage are located at the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 47k miles, less than 2k of which were added under current ownership.
The 4.2-liter inline-six features triple SU carburetors. The current owner is said to have replaced the camshaft.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a full-synchromesh four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
The replacement identification plate is shown above. It is noted that the plaque lists the engine number as 7E1185-9, which differs from the one-digit-longer sequence 7E11851-9 that is found on the engine block, cylinder head, and heritage certificate.
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates in January and February 1967.
The chassis number is 1E14512, whereas the California title adds a “J67” prefix.