We are thrilled to offer another exceptional Jaguar E-type for sale. This 1966 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2 Roadster was built on December 20th of 1965 and was originally dispatched on January 19th of 1966. This wonderful Jaguar XKE was previously fully restored and finished in the stunning color combination of Primrose with Biscuit interior. The tan canvas convertible top and boot cover go nicely with the interior and beautiful Primrose Paint. The Jaguar presented here does have the original engine (matching cylinder head and engine block) as per the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate and has close to $30,000.00 in driving upgrades. In other words, if you purchased a Jaguar E-type Series 1, 1.5 or 2 Roadster or Fixed Coupe, it would cost another $30,000 plus to replicate these upgrades. It would also cost substantially more than this to replicate with an original rebuilt engine as sound and tight as this one. This is the BEST driving Jaguar E-type on the market today. I have bought and sold close to 300 of these cars and know how they are supposed to drive. If you do not like driving cars and don’t like reliability, this Jaguar E-type is not for you. The driving upgrades and engine make this car highlighted by a new 5-speed Tremec gearbox with an aluminum fly wheel. The 5-speed transmission shifts silky smooth and at 80 mph the RPMs are around 2,500. In addition, an aluminum radiator has been installed with an electric fan to keep the temperature cool in any climate. Furthermore, a Retro Air Conditioning system has been installed which keeps the cabin cool and far superior to any factory Jaguar E-type AC system. It blows very cold. A more efficient alternator along with the new Air Conditioning compressor was installed along with all new AC components and hoses. A smaller 15” diameter original style steering wheel was also installed to which gives more legroom and has a better feel than the slim and brittle 16” steering wheel. We also installed a new retro radio with Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in microphone for hands free mobile phone communication. A full stainless-steel exhaust was installed as well with new porcelain exhaust manifolds. A gear reduction starter has been installed along with electronic ignition, so starting this Jaguar is easy and she fires without any issues. The brake system has been upgraded with ceramic brake pads and the brakes have been completely gone through. All the wiring has been gone through and upgraded interior LEDS lighting has been installed which make for easier reading of the gauges at night. This also goes along with halogen headlamps which are also an upgrade. This is what the Jaguar E-type should have been when it first came out.
This Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster is one of the best driving Jaguar E-types we have ever had, and we have owned a lot of them. The engine is very strong with excellent compression 165psi to 175psi across all 6 cylinders. The oil pressure is also excellent as we installed a “wet gauge” which by passes the temperamental oil sender and gives an exact and accurate reading of the oil pressure. The clutch feels excellent with no slippage and the gearbox is quick to shift between the gears. Overall, the handling of this Jaguar is on point and there is no shake in the steering wheel, pulling upon hard braking or any loose feel whatsoever. This car drives tight and accelerates rapidly with a smile eliciting torque. This is what a Jaguar E-type should be and no they do not all drive like this one does. The Jaguar E-type shown here would do well at car shows and we would call this a show driver car, but where this Jaguar also shines is on the road. If you are looking for a reliable and fun Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster to drive just anywhere with a plethora of creature comforts and sensible upgrades, this is your car, and you will be hard pressed to find a better driving road car Jaguar E-type.
At MotorCarTrader.com we take a different approach to buying and selling our classic Jaguar E-types and Classic Sports Cars. As opposed to pushing a large volume through to quickly sell with extensive detailing prep and professional photography, we focus on going through each car mechanically to make them excellent and reliable driving cars. We have bought, sold, consulted and restored over 250 Jaguar E-types, so know them very well, how they are supposed to drive and what models need sensible upgrades to make them great drivers. Our cars are about value, the driving experience and the heavy work is already completed. In addition, we are fully transparent with imperfections or additional needs our cars may have if any.
1966 Jaguar
1966 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster 5-speed with Air Conditioning
We are thrilled to offer another exceptional Jaguar E-type for sale. This 1966 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2 Roadster was built on December 20th of 1965 and was originally dispatched on January 19th of 1966. This wonderful Jaguar XKE was previously fully restored and finished in the stunning color combination of Primrose with Biscuit interior. The tan canvas convertible top and boot cover go nicely with the interior and beautiful Primrose Paint. The Jaguar presented here does have the original engine (matching cylinder head and engine block) as per the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate and has close to $30,000.00 in driving upgrades. In other words, if you purchased a Jaguar E-type Series 1, 1.5 or 2 Roadster or Fixed Coupe, it would cost another $30,000 plus to replicate these upgrades. It would also cost substantially more than this to replicate with an original rebuilt engine as sound and tight as this one. This is the BEST driving Jaguar E-type on the market today. I have bought and sold close to 300 of these cars and know how they are supposed to drive. If you do not like driving cars and don’t like reliability, this Jaguar E-type is not for you. The driving upgrades and engine make this car highlighted by a new 5-speed Tremec gearbox with an aluminum fly wheel. The 5-speed transmission shifts silky smooth and at 80 mph the RPMs are around 2,500. In addition, an aluminum radiator has been installed with an electric fan to keep the temperature cool in any climate. Furthermore, a Retro Air Conditioning system has been installed which keeps the cabin cool and far superior to any factory Jaguar E-type AC system. It blows very cold. A more efficient alternator along with the new Air Conditioning compressor was installed along with all new AC components and hoses. A smaller 15” diameter original style steering wheel was also installed to which gives more legroom and has a better feel than the slim and brittle 16” steering wheel. We also installed a new retro radio with Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in microphone for hands free mobile phone communication. A full stainless-steel exhaust was installed as well with new porcelain exhaust manifolds. A gear reduction starter has been installed along with electronic ignition, so starting this Jaguar is easy and she fires without any issues. The brake system has been upgraded with ceramic brake pads and the brakes have been completely gone through. All the wiring has been gone through and upgraded interior LEDS lighting has been installed which make for easier reading of the gauges at night. This also goes along with halogen headlamps which are also an upgrade. This is what the Jaguar E-type should have been when it first came out.
This Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster is one of the best driving Jaguar E-types we have ever had, and we have owned a lot of them. The engine is very strong with excellent compression 165psi to 175psi across all 6 cylinders. The oil pressure is also excellent as we installed a “wet gauge” which by passes the temperamental oil sender and gives an exact and accurate reading of the oil pressure. The clutch feels excellent with no slippage and the gearbox is quick to shift between the gears. Overall, the handling of this Jaguar is on point and there is no shake in the steering wheel, pulling upon hard braking or any loose feel whatsoever. This car drives tight and accelerates rapidly with a smile eliciting torque. This is what a Jaguar E-type should be and no they do not all drive like this one does. The Jaguar E-type shown here would do well at car shows and we would call this a show driver car, but where this Jaguar also shines is on the road. If you are looking for a reliable and fun Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster to drive just anywhere with a plethora of creature comforts and sensible upgrades, this is your car, and you will be hard pressed to find a better driving road car Jaguar E-type.
At MotorCarTrader.com we take a different approach to buying and selling our classic Jaguar E-types and Classic Sports Cars. As opposed to pushing a large volume through to quickly sell with extensive detailing prep and professional photography, we focus on going through each car mechanically to make them excellent and reliable driving cars. We have bought, sold, consulted and restored over 250 Jaguar E-types, so know them very well, how they are supposed to drive and what models need sensible upgrades to make them great drivers. Our cars are about value, the driving experience and the heavy work is already completed. In addition, we are fully transparent with imperfections or additional needs our cars may have if any.
