£88,156
42-Years-Owned 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 12 Jun 2026
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£88,156
42-Years-Owned 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster 5-Speed
US • 12 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster, owned for 42 years, underwent a significant refurbishment between 2008-2016, including mechanical upgrades and a color change. It features a desirable 5-speed transmission and has received recent attention to its brakes and clutch system.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a multi-year refurbishment from 2008 to 2016, including an engine rebuild and mechanical upgrades like Wilwood front disc brakes and a Tremec five-speed transmission. While it has been well-maintained and refurbished, some components like the speedometer and tachometer have required repairs over time, and there are ongoing minor services and replacements noted, indicating it's not pristine but in excellent, well-cared-for condition.
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79,000 miles
1E16205
1968
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£88,156
42-Years-Owned 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 12 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 4.2-Liter Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Silver Grey Metallic Paint Red Soft Top Red Leather Upholstery 15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels Wilwood Front Disc Brakes Wood-Rimmed Nardi Steering Wheel Dual Zenith Stromberg Carburetors Stainless-Steel Exhaust System Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate This 1968 Jaguar XKE Series II roadster was acquired by the current owner in 1984 and subsequently underwent a multi-year refurbishment from 2008 to 2016.
Work involved a color change to Silver Grey Metallic, the addition of a red soft top and interior upholstery, an engine rebuild, and the installation of a Tremec five-speed manual transmission.
The 4.2-liter inline-six is fitted with dual Zenith Stromberg carburetors as well as a stainless-steel exhaust system, and further equipment includes a Nardi steering wheel, a limited-slip differential, Wilwood front disc brakes, and 15″ wire wheels.
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Price Analysis vs Other E-Type Series 1.5 Roadsters
£16,485
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£69,179
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£231,547
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