INFO GUIDE: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5

This guide has been written for the Series 1.5 E-Type (XK-E) Jaguar, referring specifically to the 1968 model year vehicles produced for the US and Canadian markets. With respect to right hand drive ("RHD") markets, we have undertaken a large survey of vehicles and concluded that RHD markets did not receive the Series 1.5 specification cars throughout the 1968 model year. Rather, RHD markets received a closer continuation of the Series 1, known unofficially as the Series 1.25 (essentially a Series 1 vehicle in every respect, with the exception of open headlights). If you're looking for information on the earlier Series 1 E-Type, follow this link to the Classic Register's Series 1 E-Type Jaguar ID-Guide. 

Although not officially recognised as a distinct series by Jaguar, the Series 1.5 cars are unique as they contain certain features of both the Series 1 and Series 2 cars. The Series 1.5 name has therefore been broadly adopted to categorise these particular vehicles.

E-Type (XK-E) Series 1.5 period of manufacture and production numbers:

Approximately 5,621 vehicles were produced within the chassis number range for the Series 1.5 E-Type, all of which were built between August 1967 and July 1968 (The Series 2 was then produced from August 1968). The breakdown of production numbers has been outlined in the table below for each body type:

These production numbers have been taken from xkedata.com, and represent the series 1.5 out of a total of 72,507 E-Type’s produced across all series 1 - 3.

Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and individual enthusiast input. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. Please follow us on Facebook to support the production and continued improvement of these guides.