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Made in Jaguars Coventry, England factory on December 6, 1965, it was dispatched 10 days later, and was purchased by the seller in 2020 from its previous owner in 1990. One of the previous owners said he wanted to cast a race look of the famous D type Jaguar race car on this XKE, rather than a stock appearance, while keeping the engine stock. A cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment performed over the last eight years has included new paint, replica Dunlop racing wheels and a fresh interior with new conally leather and rebuilt gauges. A copy of the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, #44876. Originally Carmen Red, the body was repainted with DuPont ChromaPremier in Super Jet Black at a reported cost of $13k in June 2014. Clear protective vinyl protects the lower body from road damage and the finish is said to retain a high gloss overall. Five 15-inch replica Dunlop-style race wheels with tri-bar knockoffs were sourced at a cost of $5,500 and are mounted with modern Michelin radials. Rear panel seams and mounting holes were removed prior to painting to accommodate a handful of trim alterations inspired by period. Front turn signals were exchanged for integrated units in the glass-covered headlights, though new stock housings are also provided. The car has been stored indoors during the sellers long ownership with no obvious corrosion or bubbling visible in the chrome. Remaining chrome trim looks bright and clean including on twin bullet sideview mirrors. The car received a new windshield and the black canvas folding top fits tightly, exhibiting a clear rear window and no visible damage. A boot for top-down storage is also provided alongside a tonneau cover. This matching-numbers 1966 Jaguar XKE Series I E-Type roadster is powered by a rebuilt 4.2-liter inline-6 engine paired with the four-speed manual transmission original to the car. Just more than 1,500 miles have been put on the 4.2-liter engine since it was rebuilt with its stock 9.0:1 compression ratio. Triple SU carburetors breathe through foam-capped velocity stacks rather than the factory air cleaner, while Side Stainless steel side-exit exhaust pipes and headers replaced the original exhaust. The negative ground electrical system features an alternator rather than the generator equipped on earlier cars and a Crane Cams electronic ignition has also been fitted. The tachometer has been repaired since video was shot. Power-assisted disc brakes are inboard at the rebuilt rear end and the car received a new booster, lines and stainless-lined caliper pistons from White Post Restoration. A cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment performed over the last eight years has included new paint, replica Dunlop Racing wheels and a fresh interior with new leather and rebuilt gauges. The car was restored in 2018 and finished in black. This Classic Series 1 still has its remaining chrome trim, including on the twin bullet sideview mirrors. The car received a new windshield and the black canvas folding top fits. A boot for top-down storage is also provided alongside a tonneau cover. The dash houses Series 1 toggle switches and chrome hardware. It features a three-spoke, wood-rimmed and aluminum steering wheel and a wooden shift knob has been fitted. Black-ringed factory gauges were rebuilt by Nisonger Instruments. The heater box has been removed due to disuse, as has the radio console. It features black and silver under the hood, including most fasteners and ancillary items. Just months ago, a complete restoration was done to the interior and trunk, including a period-correct full leather interior crafted by Ed The Stitch Doctor of Hi Class Customs. New, high-quality carpets and leather upholstery were sourced from G.W. Bartlett Co. in their original black according to the Heritage Certificate. No splits are present on the top of the dash, which houses Series 1 toggle switches and chrome hardware. The wood-rimmed aluminum steering wheel is in good condition and a wood