1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3.8-Litre

1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 3. 8-Litre Fixed Head CoupeIntroducing 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, 500Introducing 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.