Buying a 1965 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe

Quite a few changes were made prior to the release of the 1965 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe and Open Two Seater models. An engine redesign included an increase in displacement from 3.8L to 4.2L, thus improving drivability and giving owners better low-end torque. Oil consumption, which was an issue on the earlier 3.8L engines, was also remedied by using better piston rings. An alternator would replace the previously used generator, and the electrical system would switch to a negative-ground. Buyers’ requests for a full-synchromesh transmission would also be fulfilled during this model-year. Inside the XKE, the dashboard would be changed from aluminum to a black finish, and seats were made more comfortable for long drives. If you’re thinking about buying a 1965 Jaguar XKE FHC, these are just a few of the characteristics you can look for to authenticate any potential purchase as an original.

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1965 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe Buyer’s Guide

Perhaps the most important thing when buying a 1965 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe is to verify all the numbers are matching. The car’s identification numbers should be located on a stamped plate on the passenger side below the fuel bowl. The most important ones that you’ll want to check are the engine number and the car number. You can find the engine number located on the right-hand side of the engine block above the oil filter and on the front of the cylinder head. On the other hand, the car number is located under the rear license plate and on the top of the square box frame at the front of the engine frame behind the radiator. While the Series I Fixed Head Coupe does not command the same price tag as the Open Two Seater from the same time period, often referred to as the Roadster, the FHC is still quite sought after in today’s classic car market. When you’re ready to explore the options currently available to you, the team at The Beverly Hills Car Club, a California classic car dealership, stands ready to assist you.

Backed by years of experience in the classic car marketplace, it would be their great pleasure to share other Buyer’s Tips for the 1965 Jaguar XKE Fixed Head Coupe with you. In the meantime, they encourage you to browse their online inventory to view their XKE models currently in their showroom. Should you have any questions or would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact them today!

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