Market Finds: This E-type Daily Driver Is for Sale

This E-type Daily Driver Is for Sale

By Petrolicious
May 12, 2014

The car: 1968 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 2+2 Coupe

Price: $36,500

Location: Cresskill, New Jersey, USA

Original Ad: Click here

Only a blind man wouldn’t realize that the Jaguar E-Type (“XK-E” to Americans) is simply one of the most gorgeous cars ever designed. Sure, plenty of coach-built cars from the 1930s through the 1950s have something going for them, but rare is the mass-produced car that elicits such oohs and aahs like the E-Type. Available body styles were the roadster, fixed-head coupe, and 2+2.

This 1968 4.2-Litre E-type on eBay may be the easiest way to enjoy one of the greatest cars in the world. It’s a 2+2 so it has room for the whole tribe, it’s driven twice a week in a suburban New Jersey commute (so it might actually be reliable), and it has air conditioning so it’ll always be comfortable when the sun shines through the large expanses of glass. Demerits include the aforementioned AC, which needs to be fixed, and an automatic transmission, which is a mixed blessing for New Jersey traffic. Seller says, “I have spent a lot of money and time on cosmetic restoration of the vehicle as well as mechanical,” so hopefully nothing more is needed for you to hop in and drive it home wherever you may live.

If you know of a great, stylish car for sale and would like us to feature it, please let us know!

Petrolicious makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information contained in the car’s original listing, nor will it be held responsible for any errors in said information. If you’re interested in this car, do your homework and research it extensively before you buy.

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Andreas Lavesson
Andreas Lavesson
10 years ago

That’s a really nice looking car and the E-type is certainly on my shortlist. However, I’d prefer an S1 in red or the oh-so-obvious British Racing Green. The fact that this particular one has got an automatic absolutely kills it for me though.

Tommy Plouffe
Tommy Plouffe
10 years ago

A year ago, i saw one of theis near where I live. The next year, i will study photography, so I might take some picture of it, maybe I could publish it on Petrolicious. 😛

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