This 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 roadster is finished in black over black and powered by a replacement 4.2-liter twin-cam inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
The replacement 4.2-liter DOHC straight-six have been rebuilt and fitted with a larger radiator and a stainless steel exhaust system with a powder-coated exhaust manifold in 2008.
The triple SU carburetors were also rebuilt at that time, also work performed recently included the installation of a PerTronix ignition system as well as a replacement water pump, alternator, battery, belts, and spark plug wires.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
Series 1.5 XKEs featured exposed headlights shared with Series II cars but retained Series I features such as a small front grille opening, turn signals mounted above the front bumper, and taillights located above the split rear bumper.
This example was repainted its current shade of black in 2008 and has been fitted with headlamp covers.
Chrome-finished 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-ear knock-off spinners and are mounted with 205/75 Dunlop SP40 A/S tires.
The independent suspension has been fitted with Koni shocks and rear coilovers, and a Wilwood brake kit was installed, including a replacement booster, master cylinder, and lines.
The bucket seats are trimmed in black leather, and the cabin features a matching dash, carpets, and door panels.
Interior equipment includes a Becker Mexico AM/FM/cassette radio, a wood shift knob, an analog clock, and Jaguar-branded rubber floor mats.
A wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline while auxiliary gauges are stationed in the center stack.
The five-digit odometer shows 89k miles, though total mileage is unknown.
