1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 Roadster

This 1968 Jaguar XKE is a Series 1. 5 roadster that was built on March 6, 1968 and distributed to the US through Jaguar Cars of New York. It is finished in red over black leather and powered by a numbers-matching 4. 2-liter inline-six fitted with triple SU carburetors and paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a black soft top, a rear luggage rack, a cassette radio, four-wheel disc brakes, and polished 15” knock-off wire wheels. Series 1. 5 XKEs featured exposed headlights shared with Series II cars but retained Series I features such as a small front grille opening, turn signals mounted above the front bumper, and taillights mounted above the split rear bumper. Polished 15” wire wheels are secured with knock-off spinners and mounted with 185/65 Goodyear Assurance rubber. The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in black leather along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes a central arm rest, a cassette radio, analog clock, and rocker switches for vehicle functions.