This 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster was purchased by the previous owner in 1981 and underwent an extensive rotisserie refurbishment between 2002 and 2012. The selling dealer acquired the car in August 2025.
Powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six engine paired with a full-synchromesh four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, this classic Jaguar is finished in British Racing Green over tan leather upholstery. It features a tan soft top with a matching top boot, open sealed-beam headlights, and chrome-finished Dayton 15″ wire wheels secured by two-eared knock-offs.
**Exterior and Bodywork**
During the comprehensive refurbishment carried out by Downs Motor Company of Snow Hill, Maryland, the car’s body was meticulously restored. The process included:
– Stripping paint and sandblasting the body, doors, trunk lid, and frame rails
– Replacing two outer sill panels, four reinforcement panels, and the “picture frame” crossmember
– Installing new door skins and battery-bulkhead section
– Replacing hood sections and springs, trunk floorboards, aluminum stone guard, and frame
– Priming the body with Glasurit epoxy and applying nine coats of Glasurit British Racing Green paint
Additionally, weatherstripping, chrome trim, exterior mirror, rear lights, and the soft top were replaced. A hole in the convertible top was repaired in recent years.
The car is adorned with sealed-beam open headlights, a louvered clamshell hood, bright trim, triple windshield wipers, dual exhaust outlets, and wraparound chrome bumpers, all preserving its iconic Series 1 Jaguar styling.
**Wheels, Tires, and Brakes**
Mounted with new Laufenn G Fit tires sized 215/65 (installed in October 2025), the Dayton 15″ wire wheels complement the car’s classic look. Braking is handled by drilled and slotted rotors with Wilwood calipers at the front and inboard rear disc brakes. The front brakes underwent an upgrade during the refurbishment, and the brake fluid was flushed recently in preparation for sale.
**Suspension and Handling**
The suspension has been overhauled as part of the refurbishment, featuring polyurethane front bushings, heavy-duty front torsion and anti-roll bars, an adjustable reaction plate, Alden adjustable rear shock absorbers, a heavy-duty rear anti-roll bar, and an aluminum rear-suspension bracing plate. The rear bump stops have been removed to enhance the ride quality.
**Interior and Cabin**
Inside, the cabin was completely redone during the refurbishment and boasts reupholstered tan leather bucket seats with matching door panels and carpeting. Dynamat Xtreme insulation was installed in the interior cabin and doors to improve noise reduction.
Notable interior features include:
– Black vinyl dashboard trim
– Dashboard toggle switches
– Sliding rearview mirror
– Phase Linear AM/FM stereo (currently non-functional)
– Lap belts and heater
– Drilled-aluminum pedals
– Wood-rimmed steering wheel framing a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and 6,000-rpm tachometer with inset clock
– Auxiliary gauges placed center dashboard display coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage
Although audio speakers have been installed, they are not wired to the stereo. The vehicle lacks sun visors and a windshield-washer pump and reservoir. The center console contains four add-on switches: three control the fuel pump, while the fourth was intended for a power antenna, which is currently not installed. Interior parts replaced during the refurbishment are fully documented in the seller’s summary.
**Engine and Mechanical Details**
The fully rebuilt 4.2-liter inline-six engine benefits from several performance-enhancing modifications made during the refurbishment, including:
– Triple Weber 48DCOE carburetors with Weber inlet manifold and open-element air cleaners
– Electric fuel pump with Aeroquip and aluminum fuel lines
– Fuel-pressure gauges and disposable inline fuel filters (including a trunk-mounted filter)
– PerTronix electronic ignition system and coil
– 70-amp one-wire alternator and gear-reduction starter
– Aluminum pulleys (three), battery tray, and cutoff switch
– Ron Davis aluminum radiator with an aluminum header tank featuring an internal thermostat
– Auxiliary electric cooling fan
– Ceramic-coated exhaust manifold, downpipes, and exhaust pipes leading to stainless-steel twin central mufflers and chrome rear mufflers
Major engine components replaced include the crankshaft damper, rings, bearings, gaskets, cylinder-head bolts, fuel-pressure regulator, fuel tank with filler hose and sending unit, wiring harness, horns, engine mounts, exhaust mounts, and heat shield.
The oil was most recently changed in October 2025. Both the cylinder-head and engine-block stampings are available for inspection. It is noted that the replacement “picture frame” crossmember does not bear the car’s chassis number.
**Transmission and Drivetrain**
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a rebuilt full-synchromesh four-speed manual transmission. During refurbishment, the clutch and cylinders, flywheel, prop-shaft universal joints, and final-drive bearings and gaskets were also replaced to ensure smooth operation.
**Documentation and Additional Information**
The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate confirms the car’s original build date as May 18, 1967, with dispatch to New York on June 1, 1967. This certificate includes verified original colors and drivetrain numbers.
Additional included documents and accessories are:
– Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate
– Service records dating back to 1977
– Jaguar Clubs of North America scoring sheets
– Manufacturer’s literature
– Tool kit
– North Carolina title
The odometer displays 68,000 miles, with approximately 20 miles added by the current dealer and about 500 miles since the completion of the refurbishment.
**Location and Sale Information**
This beautifully restored 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster is now offered for sale in New York at no reserve, presenting a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained classic with documented history and extensive mechanical and cosmetic work.
For further details, a four-page summary of the refurbishment, as provided by the seller, is available in the accompanying photo gallery. Recent maintenance includes tire replacement and an oil change performed in October 2025 to ensure readiness for its next chapter on the road.
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