Jaguar XKE

1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe
Introducing this one-family-owned 1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe, featuring a matching-numbers engine. Finished in Opalescent Silver Grey over a Biscuit interior, this early E-Type retains many of its original and characteristic Series 1 details. The example is accompanied by a small California pink slip title dating to 1971, while the California black license plate displays a 1995 registration sticker, adding further documentation to its long-term California history.

Highlights:
- One-Family-Owned
- Matching-Numbers Engine
- Exterior Color: Opalescent Silver Grey
- Interior Color: Biscuit
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- 3.8L engine
- SU Tri-Carburetors
- Front-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Smiths/Lucas Instrumentation
- Aluminum Fascia Trim
- Toggle Switches
- Vintage Signature Custom Line Radio
- 15-Inch Wire Wheels
- Provenance Included (Literature and Manufacturer’s Warranty)

Equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, a 3.8-liter inline-six engine, SU tri-carburetors, front-wheel disc brakes, dual exhaust tips, louvered clamshell bonnet, side-hinged rear door, covered headlights, chrome trim, chrome bumpers with overriders, three-spoke steering wheel, Smiths/Lucas instrumentation, toggle switches, and 15-inch wire wheels with two-eared ”knock-off” spinners. Additional equipment includes a tool roll, jack, and full-size spare tire fitted in the trunk. Convenience features include bucket seats, manual-crank windows, pop-out quarter windows, aluminum fascia trim, a vintage Signature Custom Line radio, and a fender-mounted antenna.

The Series 1 XKE remains one of the most recognizable British sports cars ever produced, distinguished by its long clamshell bonnet, covered headlights, flowing proportions, and 3.8-liter inline-six engine. Enzo Ferrari famously referred to the E-Type as the most beautiful car ever made, contributing to its enduring place in automotive history. While this example is currently not running, its one-family-owne history, matching-numbers engine, early Series 1 specification, and documented California history since new make it an appealing opportunity for an enthusiast to recommission and restore an increasingly collectible Jaguar. For $46,500