1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe

Registration No: FVH 552C
Chassis No: 1E 20109
MOT: Exempt

• One of just 1,583 RHD 4.2-litre Fixed Head Coupes produced
• Finished in Carmen Red bodywork with a reupholstered Biscuit leather interior
• Described by the vendor as 'on the button'
• Offered for sale with a current Swansea V5C

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 fourth overall in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours). Faster and more glamorous than virtually all its production rivals, it put many so-called ‘sports cars’ to shame at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch. Certainly, few could live with its reputed 150mph top speed or the savage acceleration that allowed it to touch 60mph in less than seven seconds. In an age when a decent family saloon could call upon its engine for 65bhp, the E-Type’s 3,781cc, DOHC, straight six claimed an additional 200bhp with the later, 4.2-litre variant boasting more torque. 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.

Updated during August 1964, the E-Type gained a larger 4235cc XK DOHC straight-six engine and more user-friendly manual gearbox with synchromesh on each of its four forward speeds. Thankfully, the Big Cat’s beautiful styling remained unaltered until the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars during September 1967 by which time just 1,583 RHD E-Type 4.2-litre Fixed Head Coupes were made.

One of just 1,583 RHD 4.2-litre Fixed Head Coupes produced, FVH 552C is finished in Carmen Red bodywork with a reupholstered Biscuit leather interior which includes trimming to the dashboard. First UK registered on 24 August 1965, it is described by the vendor as being 'on the button' and is accompanied by a current Swansea V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
Angus Fender
[email protected]
07943584762