Fantasy Junction

Description

1969 Jaguar XKE Series II 2+2 Coupe

Chassis Number – 1R41090BW
Engine Number – 7R36540-9
Exterior Color – Regency Red
Interior Color – Black leather seats with vinyl door cards, dash, & console
Engine – 4.2 Liter DOHC in-line six-cylinder engine
Transmission – 3-Speed Borg Warner Automatic
Current Miles – 75,399 miles (TMU)

- Original California ownership since purchased new in 1969
- Matching numbers engine with functional factory Air Conditioning and power brakes
- Accompanied by a complete spare leather and vinyl interior still in plastic wrapping

General History

Beautiful body lines, unrivaled performance, and racing lineage combined at the dawn of the 1960s to make the Jaguar XKE an immediate sensation. With its beautiful design and affordable price, the E-Type grew to iconic status where it continues to be adored by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Independent front and rear suspension, disc brakes all around (inboard at the rear), and Jaguar’s legendary twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine were among the many performance features of the legendary XKE. Sales were brisk with continuous development growing in both American and European markets. In 1968, the Series II was launched which included open headlights, wraparound rear bumpers, larger taillights, and a larger grille with twin electric fans to aid in cooling.
Though initially developed to concurrently release with the original line up, the 2+2 model did not arrive in production until 1966. The added rear seating, while suitable for small passengers, created some packaging challenges to allow for the larger passenger compartment and taller roofline. While the proportions were unique to the 2+2 offering, by the late 60s the mechanical improvements across all models made for a very enjoyable car, capable of combining performance with stylish family transportation.

History of this Example

This Jaguar was purchased new in 1969 at Oxford Motors, Sacramento, CA by the original owner as a gift for his wife. She requested the car be painted Regency Red and trimmed in black leather interior. The car was delivered with automatic transmission, power brakes, air conditioning, chrome wire wheels, and an AM/FM multiband radio. Over time, as the owner aged, she found her 6’ 1” frame a bit challenging to negotiate the entrance and exit of the low-profile car. As such, she drove the car increasingly fewer miles as the years wore on, while her husband continued to maintain it. The car was stored indoors in a heated garage, keeping company with several other classic vehicles in their collection while the owner made sure it was regularly serviced including synthetic oil changes and occasional drives.

After being stored under another car on a lift at a service location, brake fluid dripped on the original paint. The car was stripped of the old paint and professionally repainted in 2022 using the correct Regency Red finish. The paint shop added a subtle hint of metallic micro-flake to the paint. The original speedometer, stuck from non-operation, was replaced at 55,000 miles. A correct used OEM unit indicating more miles that this car had traveled was installed. The original exhaust pipes and resonators have been replaced with Stebro stainless-steel units which are accurate to the original specification. In 2022, a new battery was installed along with new red line tires. In addition to service records dating back to 1991, this Jaguar is accompanied by California registration slips dating back to the original year of purchase, 1969.

Service invoices from British Car Service, Sacramento, CA, dating back to the early 1990s indicate general services including engine tune ups, hoses, oil changes, spark plugs, new motor mounts, and AC service. In 1994 a complete set of leather and vinyl replacement interior was purchased from G.W. Bartlett Co. (still in the protective plastic wrapping) and is included with the car.

In 2017 new door weather seals were installed, new brake hoses installed, a new speedometer cable and angle drive installed, new door glass seals, and a new rear bumper seal installed. In 2018 the head was removed, and a new head gasket installed along with new studs. In 2021 the dash top was removed and reupholstered. In preparation for sale, the car has been serviced, the oil pressure sending unit replaced, and new floats installed in the brake cylinder reservoir.

Current Condition

Today, this Jaguar XKE 2+2 boasts high gloss red exterior paint and much of the original black interior. Having been repainted in 2022, the paint is quite nice overall showing very well overall, though there are some visible imperfections when viewed up close. The lighting, lenses, and glass are in very good condition and bear correct branding marks consistent with original glass. The open headlight buckets and chrome trim are in excellent condition, as are the chrome front and rear bumpers. The body integrity is solid overall, with good panel gaps on the doors, bonnet, and rear hatch. The windshield surround is in very nice condition along with the chrome side glass trim and roof rail garnish molding. The car wears a set of chrome wire wheels which are in excellent condition, finished with chrome dual ear knockoffs and wearing a set of recently mounted red line tires. The overall visual presentation of the exterior is confident and poised with a nod to original California purchase and ownership, as indicated by the original black and yellow license plate, one of the last in the series before the 1970 blue and gold replacements.

The black leather and vinyl interior is clean and tidy overall presenting a mixture of original and reupholstered features. The front leather seats are comfortable and remain in very good condition, though appear to have been reupholstered some years ago. The rear seats appear original and in very good condition. The black vinyl trim including the door cards, door sills, carpet, floor mats, and matching center console are in generally good condition though some areas show signs of age and use. The black dash pad is properly contoured, having been replaced some years ago, and the instruments, switches, and other features of the interior all appear to be correct for this early Series II XKE. The correct under-dash mounted venting array and factory control module for the functional AC are properly mounted and the AC blows cold. The rear storage area is accessible through the hinged hatch and houses a matching wire wheel, jack and tire changing tools, and a knock off hammer. The interior conveys a harmonious look and feel very much in keeping with original specifications as delivered when new.

Under the hood, the original 4.2-liter engine is correct and consistent with factory presentation. The finishes are accurate for this series car and the engine compartment has been properly maintained though finishes are showing signs of age. The correct dual Stromberg carburetors, silver hammer-tone factory air cleaner assembly, and air filter box reflect original features and finishes. The car is outfitted with power brakes and air conditioning, both of which properly function. Consistent with the matching engine and correct chassis plate the front suspension “picture frame” is in place bearing the original matching chassis number. The undercarriage appears sound and tidy, while the overall integrity of the body seams, welded floors, and suspension components are consistent with original construction, benefiting from rust-free California ownership since delivered new. Various suspension components appear to be original to the car as well as the correct cast alloy oil pan, independent rear suspension cradle, and inboard rear brakes. A set of stainless-steel exhaust pipes and resonators are installed from the header exit pipes rearward.

Included with the car

This Jaguar is accompanied by a tire changing kit complete with jack, tools and bag, the original metal data card and plastic sheath, an original operators manual and plastic case, a business card and hand written letter from the salesperson at Oxford Motors who sold the car to the original and singular owner, California registration slips from 1969, and a complete set of black leather and vinyl upholstery, including seat bottom foam and carpet insulation, and several copies of magazines featuring articles on the Jaguar XKE.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608