Would you like to see what’s cutting into my modeling time?

[Radretireddad]

This is my real life 1963 series 1 Jaguar E-type fixed head coupe that my father just handed on to me. He bought it in 1968 when I was only eight years old. It has a series 2 4.2 liter engine, trans and rear end in it that have only 5000 miles on them and it’s fed by the original series 1 triple SU carbs. For those who are unfamiliar with the Jaguar XK engines, it is an aluminum DOHC hemi head, iron block inline 6 cylinder with tri-power. Yes, it’s got a true hemi in it. My father disassembled it shortly after buying it and after transferring over the entire drivetrain out of a wrecked 1969 E-type, it sat as a collection of parts through the seventies, eighties and early nineties. My dad hung on to it through three moves and finally handed it over to a local Jag expert in the mid nineties to get it mechanically completed. He took it down to Mississippi with him when he retired in 1996 and finally completed the rest of the restoration himself. I got to spend time working on it with him and driving it during our twice yearly family visits. It started to sit after he became unable to drive it because of his age. My plans for it are to keep it clean and tuned and to keep enjoying the driving experience only an E-type can deliver. My dad, the most generous man who has ever lived, is still with us at 92 years young and looks forward to regular progress reports from me. Thanks for looking.

Edited September 30, 2024 by Radretireddad

[Nacho Z]

What a beautiful ride!

[deuces wild]

WOW!!!!!....

[Hi-Po]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Matt Bacon]

You are a lucky man… in both your father and your car!

best,

M.

[bamadon]

Beautiful car!

[absmiami]

Yup

yup

yup

[absmiami]

Watch - out - for - speed - bumps - 

[NOBLNG]

Those are stunningly beautiful cars! You are a lucky man. I built one myself although it’s not quite as large as that one.?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Beautiful car. Hope your dad gets to take a lot more rides in it. 

[Bainford]

Oh man, that's a beautiful Jag. All those years being a good boy paid off. Noting provides the grins like a fine vintage sports car. Cheers.

[NYLIBUD]

Wow….Sweet!!!!

[TarheelRick]

That is one beautiful ride. Never really been too much into sport cars, but the E-type Jag and Triumph Spitfires really get my juices flowing.

[Kenmojr]

What a beauty...

[webestang]

Enzo Ferrari once said that the Jag XK-E was the most beautiful car in the world. I must agree. 

 

A buddy of mine who passed away a few years ago had this one........

 

 

Edited October 11, 2024 by webestang

[Radretireddad]

  On 10/11/2024 at 7:22 PM, webestang said:

Enzo Ferrari once said that the Jag XK-E was the most beautiful car in the world. I must agree. 

 

A buddy of mine who passed away a few years ago had this one........

 

 

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 I love the accessory Amco bar in front and the wider Dayton wire wheels. Your buddy had excellent taste.

Edited October 12, 2024 by Radretireddad

[dino246gt]

Gorgeous!