Lot details Registration No: UN-REG Chassis No: 875997 Mot Expiry: None
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, it soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own. Faster and more glamorous than virtually all its production rivals, it put many so-called 'sportscars' 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 3781cc, dohc, straight six claimed an additional 200bhp. While Ferrari's lauded 250 SWB and its 250 GTO successor made do with live rear axles, the E-type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard disc brakes. Rack and pinion steering enabled a driver to make the most of the monocoque chassis's excellent roadholding and handling, putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette.
Finished in red with beige leather upholstery and a black mohair hood, this particular left-hand drive example has been part of the collection since 1993. An early 'flat floor' car, it was reputedly built in October 1961 (though not registered until July 1962). The subject of an extensive 'ground up' restoration by American specialist Catron-Paine Classic Jaguars in 1989-1990, it apparently scored 99.7 out of 100 at a Jaguar Clubs of North America concours meet in July 1990. Little used since, it is offered for sale with a photographic log of the rebuild and copy concours sheet etc.
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