Lot details Registration No: 66 NMH Chassis No: 850657
- UK RHD matching chassis and engine numbers car with Heritage Certificate
- Electric Power steering
- 5 speed gearbox
- Aluminium radiator
- Upgraded brakes
- Extra cooling fans
- Green log book
- Current ownership for 15 years
This particular 'matching chassis and engine numbers' example was treated to an extensive restoration whilst in its current ownership. The car has been sensibly upgraded and used extensively for UK and continental touring. Originally supplied by Ritchies of Glasgow.
Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar performance, breath-taking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. While, early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension (torsion-bar front / coil-sprung rear) rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent road holding and handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a 'straight port' DOHC cylinder head, its indomitable 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft of torque. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox (with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th), it reputedly enabled the E-type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and onto 150mph. Achingly beautiful yet viciously quick, the E-type remains for many the ultimate production Jaguar.
PLEASE NOTE: The power steering on this Lot is not adjustable as previously stated.
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