[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by milt
"Well, if you think the Porsche is kinda snazzy, I've always thought the same of old Jags. How 'bout you drive this and if you like it, we'll trade?"

Man, you can always find another 911. So, if the '73 911 S sold for 150K last year in totally original and non running with 7xx miles on it, you think an XKE is not a very valuable car? Now, it's been awhile, so I don't remember my models like I used to. But, is this a Series I. Roadster or coupe? I think they even had the 2+2 out by then, so models vary in price. I think this one has the bigger motor and the synchromesh trans.

Milt,

You are close. Series 1 was from 1961 until 1963 or so, and had a 3.8 liter engine. Series 2 was 1964 until 1967 and had a bigger 4.2 engine. Series 3 was 1968 and later with the open headlights and smog crap on it. The first series were the true sports cars and fast and fun. Series 2 was more refined yet still fun.

The S3 and later cars were gutless wonders compared to the early models, and had the big bumpers and such.