2015-08-27 08:40:46 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

2015-08-07 09:39:31 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
motorcartrader.com/cars/view/152

Sellers description:
MotorCarTrader.com, LLC is proud to offer this stunning 1965 Jaguar E-type Series I 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe. This matching numbers car is in the original color combination of Opalescent Silver Blue with Dark Blue interior. It has a newer Retro Air Conditioning unit installed.

2015-09-12 11:36:01 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/12/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-xke-E-type-/201426538760
Current bid US $40,100 reserve not met 11 bids 6 days left in auction.

Sellers description:
1965 Jaguar E-type Coupe. The date of manufacture of this great car was December 16 of 1964 and the date of dispatch was December 30 of 1964. The car is finished in its original and very desirable color combination of Opalescent Silver Blue with Dark Blue interior. This is an early 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe and one of the first 400 coupes made. This beautiful Jaguar E-type is a matching numbers car. It does come with a Heritage Certificate confirming original colors and all numbers. In addition, it also comes with documentation of the substantial work done to this car since 2006. The goal was to make this car an exceptional driver with driver upgrades. Also, from what we understand, there has not been a lot of miles placed on this car since this work has been done. This car does run and drive great. We have driven this car extensively in the humid and warm North Carolina summer and the car holds temperature great thanks to the Aluminum radiator and electric fan upgrade. Furthermore, the cockpit remains nice and cool with a new RetroAir air conditioning system installed and designed specifically for Jaguar E-types. The Jaguar E-type presented here has plenty of power and a lot of fun to drive. This Jaguar is fantastic to drive at any speed as well and very tight throughout. There is no shaking in the steering wheel, no noises (or grinding) in any of the gears, no rear end noise and the clutch feels great. It has excellent oil pressure, and the compression was tested recently (7/20/15): 1)-150psi, 2)-155, 3)-145, 4)-155,5)-145,6)-150. Everything is working as it should and is truly a pleasant car to enjoy.

Some of the work done over the past 10 years that we have correspondence on and invoices on this E-type Coupe are as follows:
Rebuilt engine.
Rebuilt carburetors.
Repainted Original Opalescent Silver Blue.
All New Floors.
New Stainless Steel Exhaust System.
Rebuilt rear end with all new Koni shocks and new brake calipers.
New front brake calipers and new front end bushings.
All bumpers re-chromed.
All brakes re-sleeved with stainless steel.
New Brake master cylinder.
Rebuilt servo.
New Slave Cylinder.
New Wheel bearings.
New upper and lower ball joints.
All new belts, hoses and clamps.
All new gaskets.
New water pump.
New interior: New dark blue leather seats with all new Dark Blue carpet, center console, grey headliner, door panels, dash, wheel arch covers, rear panel, door sills.
New seat belts.
New 15" Wooden Steering Wheel installed
(5) New 72 Dayton SS Spoke Chrome Wheels with new chrome knock offs
(5) 185R15 Michelin Red Lines Tires
Solid state electronic fuel pump installed
New windshield with all new rubber seals installed.
New Aluminum Radiator with Integral fan installed
Full XKE A/C kit from RetroAir installed with new hoes, pulleys, compressor etc.
New Interstate Battery
Underside cleaned, degreased, detailed and coated with 3M Body Schutz
New Thermostat
New gear reduction starter installed (the original goes with the car).
Jaguar tool set, jack and THOR knock off hammer
Torsion bars adjusted as needed for correct vehicle level.
All gauges gone through and voltage regulator replaced.
Handbrake Micro switch Replaced
Oil changed at 46,157 miles (6/26/15) and all fluids checked and fittings lubricated.
New Speedometer cable and angle drive (speedo was bouncing).
Engine compartment detailed. Valve covers removed and polished. Carburetors cleaned and polished. Intake manifold polished. Overflow tank powder coated, as well as heater box and expansion tank. The exhaust manifolds were ceramic coated on inside and out for longevity.
AC system serviced on 6/26/15. Evacuated FREON and leak check system. Recharged system and replaced Schrader valves. New A/C compressor relay installed.

Overall, this E-type Coupe is a higher end driver level car. This is a great car for someone who likes to drive their cars anywhere and enjoy them, rather than just taking them to shows. The Jaguar presented here is a great example of a car that has been well maintained with a lot of recent work done to make it a reliable and fun car. In addition, this is a great investment as Jaguar E-type Series I Coupes have been appreciating rapidly and hard to find in this good of condition with matching numbers and in the original color combination.

2015-10-11 14:15:04 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 10/11/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-xke-E-type-/201441486750
Car has a buy it now price of $110,000 for 1 day.

Previous auction ended at $84,600 after 20 bids.

2026-06-06 17:26:07 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-coupe-7/

1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Coupe

Seller: Mikecweber4

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Chassis: 1E30392

55k Miles Shown, TMU

4.2-Liter Inline-Six

Triple SU Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transaxle

Opalescent Silver Blue Paint

Blue Leather Upholstery

15" Wire-Spoke Wheels w/Knock-Off Hubs

Power-Assisted Disc Brakes

Covered Headlights

Air Conditioning

Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Tool Kit

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #247587

This 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I coupe left the factory in December 1964 finished in Opalescent Silver Blue over Dark Blue leather and was dispatched to the US when new. Chassis 1E30392 later underwent an interior re-trim in 2006 as well as a repaint in 2015 prior to being acquired by the current owner later that year. The car is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six fitted with triple SU carburetors, while shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission linked with a limited-slip differential. It rides on 15″ wire-spoke wheels coupled with power-assisted disc brakes at all four corners and is further equipped with covered headlights, air conditioning, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. This XKE Series I coupe is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, service records, a tool kit, and a clean Tennessee title in their name.

The Series I E-Types were equipped with covered headlights and taillights mounted above the chrome rear bumpers. This example left the factory finished in Opalescent Silver Blue and was repainted in June 2015. Additional work at the time involved replacing the passenger-side door skin and performing rust repair as well as refinishing the exterior brightwork.

The car is further equipped with a louvered clamshell hood, a driver-side mirror, triple windshield wipers, wraparound bumpers, and a side-hinged rear hatch.

The 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with 205/70/r15 Avon Radial tires. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors. Work in 2021 involved replacing the ball joints as well as the brake master cylinder and caliper pistons. A brake fluid flush was performed in April 2025.

Installed in 2006, the replacement bucket seats are trimmed in dark blue leather. The headliner, dash pad, center console, carpets, sill covers, and rear and side panels were replaced and a retrofitted air conditioning system was added at that time. The air conditioning compressor relay was replaced in 2015, and the driver’s seat was repaired in 2021. The horn and dash-mounted clock are inoperative.

The replacement 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 in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 55k miles, approximately 9k of which were added under current ownership. The speedometer cable angle drive was replaced in 2006 and then again in 2015 along with the cable itself. True mileage is unknown.

The 4.2-liter inline-six features triple SU carburetors and was factory rated at 265 horsepower and 283 lb-ft of torque. Work as part of the 2015 refurbishment involved powder-coating the engine bay and adjusting the throttle linkage as well as replacing the choke linkage, alternator, and engine mounts. Subsequent updates have included the following:

2016 – Replacing the water pump, heater valve, condenser, distributor, and ignition points

2018 – Replacing the alternator and voltage regulator

2021 – Installing Isky Racing Cams XM2 camshafts, a PerTronix ignition, and an aluminum radiator

2025 – Changing the air filter, fuel filter, and drive belts

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a full-synchromesh four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. An undercoating was applied in July 2015, and the clutch fluid was changed in April 2025.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate shows the original colors and identification numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates.

A tool kit will accompany the car.