I ran into two XK-Es at cars and caffeine today. One clearly a very nicely restored 1968 the other has body #1 and was presented as the first XK-E but it looks like a 1964 to me. Here are the pictures of both (the coupe is the earlier model). What do you think.

 

Right off the bat.....

XKE #1 would have a generator, the coupe in the pic has an alternator

#1 would have outside bonnet latches. This car does not

#1 would have the aluminum covering on the console. This car does not.

Cheers
DD

 

+1

Especially point No 2. Also early cars had a flat floor

 

Yes the Bonnet Latches jumped right out at me, forgot about the generator and I think they dropped the aluminum dash in 65 making this a 65-67 car (rocker switches on the '68). I had a 68 and a 64, the seats are newer than a 64 as well. That #1 body number. Maybe first of that year's run?

 

Hi everyone,

I came across this thread via Google as I was looking for pictures of the first 1961 E-Type Jag (the first to have been made that still had outside bonnet latches). I'm a professional translator and I'm trying to find out exactly what those "latches" were on this particular type of car so that I can come up with a relevant translation. Does anyone know where I could find a picture of the first E-Type Jaguar with those latches on? Or else could someone provide an exact description (what were they made of etc.)?
Pardon my lack of expertise!

Thanks a lot!

 

The coupe looks to be a 4.2 with its later seats, console, alternator etc etc. And thus a much later car. Great looking car never-the-less!

This is technically the first E-type still in existence.
XKE Data - 885002 - Jaguar E-Type (XKE) information, articles, photos and register
Owned by Phillip Porter author of "Original Jaguar E-Type" amongst others. ( available on our website of course )


See article here by Classic Motorcars whom are a stones throw from SNG uk.
http://www.classic-motor-cars.co.uk/...oldest-e-type/


We stock and supply most parts for the 3.8 early cars too so if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us!

 

Hi where is cars and caffeine?

 

521 Charcot, corner of Charcot and Junction in San Jose at Club Autosport. Every second Saturday till Winter. They had one yesterday.