Lot details
Registration No: KWY373D
Chassis No: IE21267
Mot Expiry: Nov 2009

Among the last century's great motoring icons, Jaguar's E-type has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the model soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own. Launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Big Cat proved faster and more glamorous than virtually any production rival. Certainly few could match its reputed 150mph top speed. At a time when Ferrari's lauded 250SWB and 250GTO made do with 'live' rear axles, the E-type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard disc brakes. While, rack and pinion steering enhanced the monocoque chassis's excellent roadholding and handling; putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette. Revised in 1964, the E-type gained a torquier 4235cc powerplant and four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox of Jaguar's own design.

According to the accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, this particular home market example was built on March 2nd 1966 and dispatched to Glovers of Ripon, Harrogate just under two weeks later. Still boasting `matching' chassis and engine numbers, the two-seater is understood to have spent time in America before entering the current ownership during May 2001. As the proprietor of an award winning classic car hire business, the vendor has reportedly treated the E-type to a number of user friendly upgrades including: "a Kenlowe cooling fan, uprated radiator, tracker device, electronic ignition, inertia reel seat belts and improved front brakes" not to mention "a thorough engine overhaul / conversion to unleaded (2001) and waxoyling". While, he further informs us that: "the car has proved to be very reliable and is offered in good all-round condition with good paint, chromework and interior. The engine bay is tidy but could benefit from some additional detailing work. Overall, the car offers an attractive entry to Series I E-type ownership for the enthusiast wishing to enjoy using and gradually fettling this desirable variant of Jaguar's iconic fixed-head coupe". Road registered as `KWY 373D' (a West Yorkshire number plate), the two-seater comes with "substantial maintenance records 2001-2008" and a fresh MOT certificate.