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New kid here. I have always thought I'd like to have an XKE, but what is considered the best year for this beautiful car?
 
Originally posted by Jagdreamer:
New kid here. I have always thought I'd like to have an XKE, but what is considered the best year for this beautiful car?
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Welcome to the forums Dreamer! I'm sure there will be differing views but my favorite is the later (65-68) series I. The main thing for me is to have tripple carbs and glass covered lights. But all the Es a great cars and I'd be proud to own any of them!

Basil



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1967 Jaguar E-Type OTS
1E13333, Silver Blue
 
Well if you ask me it was in 1967 the best Jags were made. Why? Simple that is what I have. 4.2L,. stick, no air, no pollution control, improved braking from 3.8, more comfortable seating, etc. '67 was a truelly fine year.
 
Originally posted by laydent:
Well if you ask me it was in 1967 the best Jags were made. Why? Simple that is what I have. 4.2L,. stick, no air, no pollution control, improved braking from 3.8, more comfortable seating, etc. '67 was a truelly fine year.
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Hehe, I may have to agree with that, but then I may be biased (67 OTS #1E13333). Welcome to the forum! By the way, I just noticed - I used to be your neighbor. Your profile says you are in Glenn Carbon? Well, I used to live in Troy, IL (When I was active duty I was stationed at Scott AFB)

Cheers,
Basil (Cy)




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1967 Jaguar E-Type OTS
1E13333, Silver Blue
 
Why not go all the way and get a 12 cylinder? Remove the emissions gear and get one of the most dynamite performers ever built! Like my 1974 V12 O2S!
 
Originally posted by Gene:
Why not go all the way and get a 12 cylinder? Remove the emissions gear and get one of the most dynamite performers ever built! Like my 1974 V12 O2S!
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I agree, the V12 is nice. I used to have a V12 Coupe. I just wish they could have kept the glass covered headlights and slim bumbers. Is your 12 your only Jag or have you had/have others?

Basil
 
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