2003-10-30 12:08:19 | Martin Johnson writes:

My Mom bought #890650 new in 1964. Since my Dad passed away, she has been selling a lot of assets to become as liquid as possible. She's had the itch to sell this car for about three years, but I convinced her to keep it. Just lately, that itch started again, so I manged to buy it from her. It needs work, but is an okay driver as is. Zero rust, no accidents and mostly original at 124,000 miles. It was repainted snow white and has black vinyl upholstery. After I get the mechanical situation under control, I'll work on the cosmetics. It will again be Carmen red with beige leather, vinyl and hardura.

2004-07-20 13:33:20 | Martin Johnson writes:

This car has been in my family since it was new. I'm proud to be the caretaker of this car.

2018-01-28 14:16:37 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 1/28/18
www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Jaguar-E-Type/323035156488
Current bid US $60,000 reserve not met 20 bids 6 days left in auciton, seller sprytly, 134k miles.

Sellers description:
Original owners, Mother to Son. The picture of my Mom must be from before 1965 because she is on her way to church wearing a veil, which she stopped doing after Vatican II. California car all its life. Heritage Certificate included. No rust or accidents ever. Excellent gaps. All numbers matching. 300 miles on complete comprehensive rebuild. All important receipts included. Rebuilt engine bored +.040 over, Carillo rods, ARP hardware, lightened flywheel, performance crankshaft damper, big valve conversion by XK's Unlimited with new cams to suit. Team CJ headers, 1-2-3 electronic ignition, Coolcat alloy radiator and fan, Team CJ alloy header tank, Carbs have ram pipes, but original air cleaner is included, 5-speed Tremec transmission, Moss transmission included, high torque starter, straight through exhaust, but Wife says not loud, Wilwood brakes with drilled & slotted rotors, quick ratio rack and pinion, Suspension completely renewed with new springs and uprated torsion bars, uprated sway bars front and rear, quick camber adjust swivel pins, Koni shocks all around, Team CJ bronze bushings on IRS, new wiring harness from Team CJ, remains + ground, vintage Blaupunkt radio, all intruments work including the clock, new BAS Jaguar leather interior, complete and original tool kit, original owners manual and packet, 5 Dayton tubeless wire wheels shod with new Michelin XVS tires,
The Negatives: 134K miles (but everything is new or rebuilt), Has rear main seal lip conversion, but still seems to leak a little. Driver/Cars-n-Coffee/Local show quality paint.

2023-11-08 16:24:17 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-jaguar-xke-coupe-30/

Auction description:

Seller: SBCARGUY

Location: Ventura, California 93004

Chassis: 890650

34k Miles Shown, TMU

3.8L Inline-Six

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

Red Paint

Beige Upholstery

Chrome 15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Wilwood Front Brake Calipers

Koni Dampers

Triple SU Carburetors

Modified Cylinder Head

Carrillo Connecting Rods

Electronic Distributor

Tubular Exhaust Header

Lightweight Flywheel

Aluminum Radiator

Blaupunkt Push-Button Radio

Removed Transmission Included

Manufacturer's Literature

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

Service Records

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #127690

This 1964 Jaguar XKE Series I coupe was completed on May 29, 1964 and reportedly remained with the family of its original owner until its acquisition by the selling dealer in February 2018. Finished in red over beige upholstery, the car is powered by a 3.8L inline-six equipped with a modified cylinder head, triple SU carburetors, Carrillo connecting rods, a tubular exhaust header, an aluminum radiator, and an electronic distributor. A five-speed manual transmission has also been added, along with Wilwood front brake calipers and drilled and slotted rotors, Koni shocks, a lightweight flywheel, and a Blaupunkt push-button radio. This Series I XKE coupe is now offered with removed and spare parts, manufacturer’s literature, a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, a historical photo, service records, and a clean California title.

The car was finished from the factory in Carmine Red and is said to have been repainted under prior ownership. Exterior details include a louvered clamshell hood, covered headlights, pop-out rear windows, split chrome bumpers with overriders, dual center-exit exhaust outlets, and a side-hinged rear hatch. 

Chrome 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-off spinners and are mounted with 185-series Michelin XVS tires showing 2016 date codes. The car is equipped with fully independent suspension with Koni dampers, and braking is handled by four-wheel discs with Wilwood front calipers, slotted and cross-drilled front rotors, and inboard-mounted rear rotors.

The cabin was refreshed in 2014, at which time the seats were rebuilt and reupholstered in beige leather and a replacement headliner and carpets were installed. A Blaupunkt push-button radio is fitted in the dash.

A wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation that includes a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with an inset analog clock, and centrally positioned auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 34k miles, less than 100 of which have been added by the selling dealer. True mileage is unknown.

The 3.8-liter inline-six features dual-overhead camshafts and triple SU carburetors with intake trumpets. The engine was rebuilt by XK’s Unlimited of San Luis Obispo, California in 2014, at which time the clutch was replaced and the cylinder head was modified with larger valves. Carrillo connecting rods were also added, and additional modifications include a 123ignition electronic distributor, a CoolCat aluminum radiator, a tubular exhaust header, a gear-reduction starter, and a lightweight billet aluminum flywheel.

A custom five-speed manual transmission with an aluminum bell housing was also installed using a conversion kit sourced from American Powertrain under prior ownership. The removed four-speed manual transmission will accompany the car.

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates.

The chassis stamping 890650 is listed as the VIN on the title prepended with “J64.” The California title is listed as a duplicate.

2023-11-20 17:24:11 | Captain RD writes:

Sold for $61,000 on 11/15/23

Car on BAT