1968 Jaguar E-Type Convertible with Low Mileage!Up for sale is this

　　1968 Jaguar XK-E Series 1 � Roadster, finished in Royal Blue with a

　　blue vinyl top and blue leather interior, powered by a 4.2 liter

　　inline six-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels through a

　　four-speed manual transmission. This excellent example of the

　　original XK is a two-owner car, with low mileage and a thoroughly

　　documented history, is in concours-ready condition, needing nothing

　　to be ready for the next owner. The Series 1.5's, as they are

　　referred to, was a transition model for the XK. They were the

　　result of Jaguar working to accommodate various US safety and

　　emissions regulations, and as unobtrusively as they could. Changes

　　included removing the headlight covers, going with the smaller SU

　　carburetors, and flat rocker switches on the control panel instead

　　of the older toggle style found in Series 1's. Between the slender

　　bumpers and original style taillights mounted above them, these 1.5

　　XK's are still close to the original shape that remains one of the

　　most revered automotive designs in history, even for a company

　　known for them. Originally purchased on March 2 nd , 1968, the

　　owner covered 24,065 miles with this XK-E, keeping it garaged and

　　stored for its entire life. When the second and current owner

　　purchased it on February 24 th , 1989, it was kept in a climate

　　controlled garage, and maintained by British specialty shops in the

　　Carolinas. In 2003, a full cosmetic and mechanical restoration was

　　performed by Von's Restoration in South Carolina, and the XK has

　　been maintained in concours condition since that work was

　　performed. All service records are available from 1989 through to

　　the present. Extras included with the sale includes the jack,

　　hammer, tool kit, owner's manual, and maintenance manual.EXTERIOR

　　DETAILS The full restoration included stripping the exterior down

　　for a full refinish in Royal Blue, colorcode LRC026. The finish is

　　in excellent condition, with tight panel gaps, and consistent color

　　tintacross all sections. All chrome trim was restored or replaced

　　during the restoration, and remainsin concours-ready condition. All

　　lights and lenses are in like-new condition, and in properoperating

　　condition.The blue vinyl, manually operated convertible top is in

　　excellent cosmetic condition, taut andwith no color fade, and the

　　plastic rear backlight is clear and free from cloudiness or fade.

　　INTERIOR DETAILS The blue leather interior of the XK is in

　　excellent condition. Color tint and wood lacquer are bothfree from

　　color fade, with some patina and evidence of use on the driver seat

　　surface. Touchpoints like the door handles, steering wheel, and

　　shifter are all clean and free from blemishes anddefects.

　　Instrumentation and switchgear were all rewired and upgraded where

　　necessary duringthe restoration, and all are in proper working

　　condition. MECHANICAL DETAILS The work performed in August of 2003

　　was a complete, concours-level cosmetic and mechanicalrestoration.

　　This included a compete engine rebuild with new electronics,

　　clutch, fresh rear axlegearset, brakes, and suspension. The

　　cosmetic work involved keeping the important aspects ofthe model

　　consistent, replicating original colors and parts where possible,

　　and taking care to keepor replace all original hand-made makings.

　　Full documentation of the work performed isavailable for review,

　　and will also be included with the sale.In 2008, the XK was entered

　　in Virginia Jaguar's Brown's Island Concours d'Elegance, and was

　　awarded first in class with a 99.58 point value.This XK-E has been

　　stored in a climate-controlled environment since its restoration,

　　only driven1308 miles in that time, and has been kept in excellent

　　operating condition.