Lot details Registration No: YUP 100 Chassis No: 861446 Mot Expiry: Feb 2010
One of the great motoring icons of the last century, Jaguar`s E-type is a car that has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the newcomer soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own (as witnessed by Briggs Cunningham and Roy Salvadori`s strong drive to 4th overall in the 1962 Le Mans 24-hours). Faster and mnore glamorous than virtually all its production rivals, it put many so called `sportscars` to shame at its 1961 Geneva Motorshow launch. Certainly few could live with its reputed 150mph top speed or the savage acceleration that allowed it to touch 60mph in less than 7 seconds. In an age when decent family saloon could call upon its engine for 65bhp, the E-type`s 3781cc, DOHC, straight six claimed an additional 200bhp. While Ferrari`s lauded 250GT SWB and 250 GTO made do with live rear axles, the E-type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set up with inboard rear disc brakes. Rack and pinion steering enabled the driver to make the most of the monocoque chassis excellent road holding and handling, putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette.
Finished in silver beige with brown leather upholstery, this particular example is only being offered for sale due to bereavement having formerly been part of a small private collection belonging to the ex-director of a Jaguar dealership. A late 3.8 litre model, it appears to have been the subject of considerable past expenditure. As well as a repaint and new exhaust system, the E-type shows signs of a rear suspension overhaul and partial brake system refurbishment (handbrake assembly, rear discs, front pads, sundry pipes etc). Fitted with a new battery and spark plugs following a period of non-use, 'YUP 100' is now running and driving again. Nonetheless, further checks and recommissioning would be advisable. Said to "run well with no visible smoke and OK oil pressure", this desirable Series I Fixed Head Coupe has recently passed a MOT test. We have been informed that there is a discrepancy concerning the last digit of the chassis number which appears as a '0' on the accompanying V5C Registration Document but as a '6' on the car itself.
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