Beautifully Restored 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster: Ready to Drive and Show This 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster is an absolutely stunning example that's been fully restored by Classic Showcase and driven fewer than 200 miles since the restoration. Black with saddle leather interior. Just out of a collection, this E-Type is gorgeous inside and out with excellent paint, chrome, and leather interior. Mechanically superb and ready to be driven and cherished by its next loving caretaker. It runs and drives fantastic and was restored with a strong running period correct yet non-matching-numbers 3.8 motor. The car has a factory build date of March 1962 and now carries an E-Type engine # R2527-9 with a build date of November 1961. The 3.8 engine was rebuilt to factory specification with new pistons, bearings, valves, guides, seals, timing chain, head completely rebuilt, rebuilt carburetors, clutch, all new brake parts, drive shaft balanced, restored shocks, gas tank restored and epoxy sealed, rebuilt fuel pump, all electrical components, gauges, knobs, switches rebuilt, rescreened or replaced, top bows and seat frames powder coated, new exhaust system, rear end completely rebuilt as well as the transmission. The body was stripped to bare metal repainted then color sanded and buffed. New rubber seals and grommets and gaskets. All the trim and bright work has been replaced or replated, New interior, carpet, panels, dash, and seats. This was a comprehensive restoration with much time spent on detail and quality. Offered with Jaguar Heritage Certificate and DVDs documenting the restoration process. This is one of the finest examples for sale today. Super clean from top to bottom and just out of proud ownership. Ready to drive and show. An exciting chance to own a highly collectible and coveted series I covered-headlight roadster in fully restored condition. High Quality Restoration Stunning Condition Throughout Mechanically Superb Striking Color Combination Offered with Jaguar Heritage Certificate Accompanied by DVDs Documenting the Restoration Extremely Desirable and Collectible Covered Headlight Series I E-Type Roadster A Fine Example that's Ready to Drive or Show Price: $149,500