This 1961 Jaguar XKE is a left-hand-drive Series I roadster that was initially delivered in Alberta, Canada, was imported to the US in 2005, and underwent a multi-year restoration that was completed in 2014. It was purchased by Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell, on BaT in December 2021. Finished in black over black leather, the car is powered by a 3.8-liter inline-six linked with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Features include a removable body-color hardtop, a black soft top, PerTronix electronic ignition, triple SU carburetors, a stainless steel exhaust system, Koni dampers, four-wheel disc brakes, 15″ Dayton wire-spoke wheels, a cabin heater, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. This Series I roadster shows 42k miles and is offered on dealer consignment in New Hampshire with a spare four-speed manual transmission, a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, and a clean Montana title.

The Series I E-Types were equipped with covered headlights and taillights mounted above the chrome rear bumpers. This Roadster left the factory finished in bronze and the decklid was replaced before the bodywork was refinished during the restoration in black. Exterior details include a removable black hardtop, a black soft top, and a clamshell hood with welded louvers as well as wraparound chrome bumpers, bright trim, triple windshield wipers, and upswept dual exhaust outlets. A black top boot is included in the sale.

Chrome-finished 15″ Dayton wire-spoke wheels are secured to the hubs with two-eared knock-off spinners and were mounted with Firestone wide-whitewall tires in preparation for the sale. The suspension features Koni dampers and polyurethane bushings. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors.

The floors were replaced during the restoration. The low-back bucket seats are upholstered in black leather complemented by a color-coordinated dash pad, door panels, and carpets. Textured aluminum trim accents the center stack and center console, and additional appointments include a cabin heater, a height-adjustable rearview mirror, and crank windows.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, while auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage are located in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles, less than 1k of which were added under current ownership.

The 3.8-liter inline-six was rebuilt during the restoration and was factory rated at 265 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Features include an aluminum radiator paired with a CoolCat six-blade fan in addition to PerTronix electronic ignition, triple SU carburetors, and a stainless steel dual exhaust system. Work in preparation for the sale consisted of changing the oil and replacing the coolant expansion tank and spark plugs.

The cylinder head stamping “R3245-9” shown above matches the engine number listed on the chassis plate and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a retrofitted five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Additional underside photos are presented in the gallery.

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate lists factory colors, drivetrain numbers, and a build date of December 15th, 1961.