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If you have any questions feel free to email me at: sarisggrabowski@ukbe.com .
Welcome JAGUAR lovers....
You are about to learn about a breathtaking flawless, very special car. There will be no doubt..This car is the
best of the best category.
You are now viewing my European specification All American 1968 Jaguar XKE series 1.5 Open Two Seater .Included
with this car is the Jaguar Heritage certificate stating the year of this car to be 1967.It does have a 1.5
upgraded interior so this car is on the cusp of a changeover from 1 to 1.5 series.
This car has been the subject of an 18 month cost no object virtual re manufacture. With the exception of the
Engine, transmission and original body..over 95% of all other parts have been replaced , not restored , With at or
above original quality Official Jaguar parts or better.
Built in December 1967, it arrived in the USA in January 1968 and was registered in 68'
This XKE started out life as a one owner southern California car, and remained a single owner car its entire
life till 2014. Because of the completely accident free , rust free ownership history this car has, it was hand
selected to receive a process such as I am about to explain.
The following remanufacture consists of but is not limited to these procedures and replacement Items.
It would take more words than I am allotted here to describe all that has been done, I will leave your
imagination up to the rest when you finish reading this ad and reviewing all the pics.
To Start , every single removable part was disassembled and the undercarriage was perfected, rust proofed and
painted with the rest of car.
The Original 4.2 engine with matching Jaguar Heritage cert. has been rebuilt to modern day standards including
modern seals, New pistons, new up rated cams and valves . The fitment of an electronic distributor and brand new
triple SU carbs along with new ceramic coated headers and a new SS exhaust system , a new high efficiency Evans
Alloy radiator and a HD cooling fan ensure timeless, effortless reliability in a car ready for Trans continental
travel today.To take reliability one step further , a completely new wiring harness and electrical systems have
been fitted.
For longevity not necessity, an entire new square tube engine sub frame has been fitted with an E type Fabs of
England superior quality original spec frame redo.. This is a no holds barred, cost no object remanufacture of this
incredible specimen.
The original 4 speed transmission has been overhauled and shifts better than original specifications as are the
new clutch and new master and slave hydraulics.
All Moving and non moving Suspension parts were up rated with poly bushings..All external suspension parts ,
latches, linkages, bonnet and trunk closures, brake calipers and hardware were Nickel plated. As a protection
factor this Nickel plating is an unbeatable time consuming expensive yet positive addition to protecting vital
parts from age and atrition.This process shows, and lifts the overall ambience of the car above restoration quality
to museum quality. The underside of this car is beyond perfect...Yes you can eat off of the floor pans.
Front Brakes are now up rated nickel plated Wilwood calipers, all master cylinders, servos and brake lines are
new not restored. all new rotors compliment the system.
A New up rated alternator and high torque starter have been installed.
All relays, regulators, fuse boxes, battery and mounting hardware is new.
Bonnet braces and spring hinge assemblies are NEW .nothing inside engine compartment has any signs of age or
wear.
The nickel plated handbrake assembly is up rated for dual action brake disc control and assemblies and cables
are new. The handbrake function is a 100% improvement over original.
All 6 Shock absorbers and springs are new. The rear diff has been rebuilt and detail finished and painted ox
blood red. Universal joints are new.
All chrome has been up rated to Hexavalent triple chrome plate and is flawless show quality.
The 5 Wire wheels are all new Dayton 15" by 6" ...Center Laced donning the widest 215/65 Pirelli tires that t
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