Aside from its unique styling, a variety of film productions have made the Jaguar E-type the star of nearly any show. Though being offered in non-operation project form and with limited pictures, this 1965 Jaguar XK-E is already up to $48,250 with reserve not met. From what can be seen, this Jaguar is mostly complete and ready to be restored. It has all of its major components and lots of its minor components. Find it here on eBay in New York!
The engine is the original 4.2 liter Jaguar inline six that this car left the factory with. Having the original engine adds value to this already desirable car, having its original 4-speed manual transmission adds even more! From the photos provided, this car is not in rough shape and it looks like it wouldn’t take much to get it driving again. With 265 horsepower and a top speed of 150mph, this car will look good while going fast! A friend of mine has an E-Type, and it is my understanding that tuning the three carburetors in sync on these cars is something of an art.
The interior is white and could very well be original, though this car has been repainted from its original green to black so it is possible that the interior was freshened up at that time. It is easy to see what a fine machine this car once was and could easily be again if restored to original condition. The seller states that all of the glass (Triplex, of course) is intact and in good condition including the headlight covers. From the ad, “The dash instruments and controls show to be largely intact and complete.”
Repainted once in the 1990s, it is puzzling that a car like this in seemingly good condition was parked and allowed to fall into disrepair. These cars are among the rare few that have never really been “cheap” and it seems unusual that it would be left in this condition after it was already a classic car. Regardless of story, this car is in nice complete condition and with minimal body work (provided the paint isn’t hiding anything) it could be an excellent example. With 72 bids so far and 3.5 days left in the auction, it seems likely that this car will go to someone who knows what to do with it. Would you clean it up and get it running as a ratty Jag, or restore it to its former majesty?
Always liked the XKE’s. Can’t afford one but still like them, especially the convertibles.
One of the top 5 body styles of all time. It has the unique ability to make anyone driving it, feel and appear to be 20 years younger than their actual age. Bottle that and you got yourself a car company :)
Needs washed.
No no! This is the new clean! See, by leaving the car look like a POS, it would DEVALUE it to clean it up.. its the latest trend – like putting your pants on backwards…
New top + new aftermarket seats + add dirt = fake barn find ! Nicely played !
Always lusted after them, never made that much money!!
I wonder what it would bring if the owner bothered to wash it. I don’t get this “Patina” poop. It just convinces me that owner had never cranked it over a few times a year, run the air conditioner, shifted through the gears, de-miced it and the other things one should do to help delay the car’s return to its native form (like before the iron was smeltered-that is: returns to the soil.)
I thought they were still 3.8s in 65. Having a 4.2 is a good thing. No matter, its a beautiful design, even though this one DOES need a bath. And whoever told you that the carbs were a pain to keep in sync has never touched one. That was the one part of the car that wasn’t a pain. Now if that person had mentioned replacing a timing chain, well…..
(and try rear brakes sometime)
Can’t quite remember the rules but if it’s original then it’s a series 1 1/2. They had the 3.8 body with the 4.2 engine. IMHO the one to own.
The 1 1/2 is somewhere between 1967 to 1968.1964 was the last year for the 3.8.The e type is one of the iconic cars.I really appreciate all Jaguars but especially the xk 120 and the e type.
I have owned many English cars of the cheaper kind and each car had its moments. Collectively they were more effort then value. When I look at this XKE that is what I think of .
3.8 is easier to work on, and to reach things. I think the motor looks TERRIBLE!
Clearly NOT original upholstery. Look at any E-Type and you will see that the upholstery NEVER looked like this. Tacky. Should also be a 3.8 in 1965, not a 4.2.
Sorry you guys need to study your etypes. The 4.2 replaced the 3.8 in 1964, which means the 65 DEFINITELY was a 4.2.
Actually, I stand corrected, the 4.2 was available in 1965, so it could be an original engine after all.
God! I wish I’d been born rich instead of good-looking…..
I missed on both counts. No XKE for me!
4.2 was late 65. Interior update at the same time and new full synchro gearbox.
It’s an E-Type not an XKE (no such thing )
4.2 is a bored out 3.8 so how could it be harder to work on?
My 65 Coupe was my family car from 74 till 78 when it became too small for 2 growing kids.
Incredibly reliable car but they do carbon up if you don’t run them hard enough.
My Dream Car ever since I first learned to drive at 16! I have a model of it in my bookshelf. It should have stayed green in color too!
No labels for all those toggle switches? Wow! Anyone know what they all do?
There should be a plastic strip under the instrument panel that identifies the switches. This car is missing that piece. It’s also missing the center console.
The radio/ashtray panel is missing and there should be a lighted strip running below the switches with the labels,
Thanks to you both. Still somewhat confused why there are six toggles? Lights, wipers, heater?
Lots of misinformation here. 1965 was the first year for the 4.2. It should not be a 3.8. Also, it was not called Series 1.5 – that was the 1968 model year.
God, I want one of those! But retiring on half my former income,it will never happen. How many lottery tickets can I afford this week?
Enzo Ferrari, upon seeing the first E type at the Geneva show, is quoted as calling it the most beautiful design he had ever seen.
Always liked the E’s. Beauty in the eye of the Beholder and like everyone here cannot afford one.
So, it’s been said, wash the damn car.