Factory in Southern England at seven o'clock in the evening for a scheduled date with the world's automotive press at noon the following day in Geneva, Switzerland. Driving all night, and at times at or near the secret car's maximum speed of 150mph, he was delivering the newly completed, gunmetal-gray prototype of what auto aficionados would subsequently declare "the most exciting production car the world has ever seen". This car, which would become internationally known by its single synonym--XKE, was unveiled on schedule to the press the next day, and launched into automotive history. This is just one example of the many stories told and written about the early history of the Series I XKE, a car that was produced in a small factory in England from 1961 to early 1967, first with a 3.8 Liter engine and latter with the larger 4.2 Liter engine, that was rated at 265 horsepower and would do 0 to 100mph in 14 seconds, and then from 100mph back to a standstill, in just 4 seconds. It could easily range from 10mph up to 150mph in 4th gear alone, without any engine hesitation or roughness, all the while getting 22mpg gas mileage. It was a spectacularly successful car that Car and Driver called "the single most recognizable sports car in the world".The driver of an early XKE would look out over seven feet of a handsomely contoured hood ("bonnet") that had the added effect of becoming more aerodynamically stable as speeds increased. Racecar drivers like Jackie Stewart, Sterling Moss and Graham Hill consistently beat the Ferrari's, the Mercedes' and the Aston Martin's of their day at U.S. and European racetracks, and yet it has been told that Jackie Stewart drove his Series I XKE not only on various racetracks, but on his honeymoon as well. Jaguar made the only serious modifications to the Series I starting in September 1964 with the introduction of the larger 4.2 Liter engine, a fully-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox, a new diaphragm spring clutch, and larger disc brakes. In addition, the interior was improved with more comfortable and supportive seats, a fitted glove box and center console, and for the first time, standard equipped armrests. By all accounts, the 4.2 Series I's were the most valuable and cherished of all XKE's, as they were the last of the original "covered headlight cars" before any of the U.S. dictated pollution-control requirements became standard for all production models of the XKE.1956 AND 1957 XK 140 FACTORY MC SE and OVERDRIVE MODEL ROADSTERS (OTS). Only 54 ever made and one of only two known to exist and made originally with ARBOUR GREEN coach work (currently red) and BISCUIT INTERIOR TRIM. THE ONLY OTHER KNOWN TO EXIST WITH THESE OPTIONS AND COLOR COMBINATIONS AND SE FORMAT IS, YES YOU GUESSED IT, COINCIDENTLY IS ALSO WITH DOC'S JAGS FOR RESTORATION AND REBUILD (the 57 is under the sponsorship of the famous L Dickman Jaguar Organization).. WATCH FOR THESE SECOND 140 PICTURES TO FOLLOW SHORTLY.

BOTH THESE TWO CARS ARE BEING RESTORED TO ALL ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDING: BROOKLAND RACING SCREENS (together with original road windscreens), RACING BUCKET SEATS (comes with original seats as well); SAND CAST CARBURETION, MC HIGH PERFORMANCE HEAD; FACTORY OVERDRIVE; FITTED LUGGAGE; CUSTOM TONNEAU; CHROME WIRE WHEELS; FACTORY ORDERED MOSS RACING SHAVED GEARS GEARBOX.

THESE CARS WILL BE MARKETED AS "TWINS' AND WILL BE FEATURED ON THE COVERS OF THE MOST IMPORTANT JAGUAR PUBLICATIONS IN FUTURE MONTHS. PLEASE WATCH THE RESTORATION PROCESS AND PROGRESS ON THIS WEB SITE UNDER ........"RESTORATIONS IN PROGRESS" COMING FOR YOUR VIEWING IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. ....... STAY TUNED AS THINGS CONNECTED WITH THIS INCREDIBLE "BRACE" (pair) OF BEAUTIES BEGINS TO DEVELOP BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES. never again !MARK II - OPTIONS AVAILABLE BODY STYLE: 4 Dr. Saloon
Sun roof (webasco)
No sun roof (Standard)ENGINES:
2.5L (V-8) (2) carbs 1 ¾" SU
3.4L (2) carbs 1 ¾ " SU
3.8L (2) carbs 1 ¾ " SU
3.8L (3) carbs 2" SU
4.2L (2) carbs 1 ¾ " Stromberg
4.2L (3) carbs 2" SU
4.2L (3) carbs Weber (side draft)
** 4.2L (Fuel injected)
** 5.3L (V-12) 6 Weber Downdraft
** 6.0L (V-12) 6 Weber Downdraft
** (Coming Spring 2002)CARB CHOKE SYSTEM:
Automatic
Automatic with manual switch
Manual - with cable ENGINE MODIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
8.0 x 1 pistons (AE)
9.0 x 1 pistons (AE)
9.5 x 1 Venolia pistons
9.5 x 1 Aries pistons
10.0 x 1 Venolia pistons
10.0 x 1 Aries pistons
Hi-performance camshafts :
Hi-performance carb needles :
Heavy duty valve springs :
Aluminum flywheels - (largest single performance booster)
Heavy duty clutch assemblies
Cylinder head porting and polishing
COOLING SYSTEM:
Standard radiator
Aluminum radiator- (extra performance)
Aluminum Hi-flow waterpumpTRANSMISSIONS:
4 speed syncro mesh style (manual)
4 speed over-drive syncro style (manual)
5 speed (manual) - (JT5)
6 speed (manual)
3 speed (automatic) - (BW model 35)
3 speed DG250 (automatic) old style - hard shift
(original - but not recommended)
3 speed BW66 (automatic) new style - smooth shift
(XJ6 III style)DIFFERENTIAL:
Choice of gear ratios - 3.07, 3.30, or 3.54
Power lock style
Non power lock style

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM:
Front right under dash
Rear deck unit
In dash - using custom vent, mounted to firewall under bonnet
Rear heating system also availableIGNITION SYSTEM:
Standard ignition
Electronic ignition (Allison type) (Add on unit with O.E. Dist.)
Mallory (complete) distributor assemblySTEERING:
Manual steering
Factory power steering
Power rack & pinion steeringELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Standard dynamo
Upgraded dynamo
Heavy duty alternator system:
Lucas optional 60 amp
Bosch optional 90 amp
Delco optional 145 amp
Gear reduction style starter motorSTEREO OPTIONS:
Original AM\FM radio - 1 center speaker
AM/FM cassette or AM/FM CD (1 disc.)
AM/FM single CD with 10 disc CD juke box in boot
AM/FM cassette with 10 disc CD juke box
in boot with power amp.
(2) front kick panel speakers (6")
(2) rear 6 x 9 speakers in boot cabinet
(2) or (4) KD22 Hi-tweeters with crossovers
(2) 5 ¼ round speakers in rear deck
(2) "Bazooka" subwoofers mounted in boot
(2) Subwoofers mounted in boot in custom boxWHEELS & TIRES:
60 Spoke Dayton (wire wheels)
5" with 185-15 Avon V-rated or Vredestein 185-15 / 3/8 " w/w
available
6" with 195-70-15 Dunlop

SUSPENSION - SWAY BARS:
Rubber bushings (soft ride)
Urethane bushings (stiffer ride - better control)
Standard sway bar (front only)
Performance front sway bar kit
Performance rear sway bar kit
Rear coil spring conversion
Independent rear suspension (XKE Style)LITES:
Headlights (standard)
Headlites - Lucas Halogen - (H4)
Headlights "J" lites
Fog lites - Fog Rangers or Lucas
No fog lites - chrome grillesWOOD:
Totally re-veneer - Burl Walnut (dark color)
Drastic or subtle contrast of tones on edgesMIRRORS:
(2) front wing mounted
(2) front door mountedINTERIOR: All colors available
EXTERIOR: All colors availableSHOCKS:
Koni - heavy duty adjustable
Woodhead - heavy duty automatic
Boge - heavy duty automatic
(Team CJ) Custom aluminum -adjustable/rebuildableSEAT BELTS:
None or 2 front Jaguar style (lap)
None, 2, or 3 rear Jaguar style (lap)
Front belt option: Simpson 3 way - 5 way - 6 way (racing style)
Front belt 3 point with shoulder harness option (non-retractable)STEERING WHEEL & HUB:
Lecarra -
Nardi
Original styleSUSPENSION & DIFFERENTIAL:
Acid dip - strip & paint
Acid dip - strip & powder coat
Cad plate bolts or paint boltsEXHAUST:
Standard
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Hi Performance
2" Aluminum pipes with freeflow mufflers EXHAUST MANIFOLDS:
Porcelain re-coat
Jet Hot coating - (matte black)
Cast iron finish - (gray)
Headers with Jet Hot ceramic metal coating - (silver finish)MISC. EXTRA TRIM:
Bonnet pads
Fire wall pads
Custom boot trim
Heater box installed
Total floor & firewall heat and sound insulation blankets
Door skins insulated and sound proofingADDITIONAL EXTRAS:
Built in arm rest above center console
Cell phone installed in center armrest
Alpine navigational system installed in dash
(Above radio - in speaker grille area)
Blaupunkt Travel Pilot - (radio & navigational system together)
(this fits into radio position)
Power door & boot locks
Modern windshield wiper motor and linkagesFRONT SEAT OPTIONS:
Original style with rear picnic tables
3.8 S style with individual arm rests - also recline but no rear
picnic tables
XJ6 Series III style: Power tilt (more modern look & feel)
Lumbar support
Head restsAlways more ideas being tested constantly improving your options!

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