Lot details Registration No: GDK 88D Chassis No: 1E50230BW Mot Expiry: 26/09/2001
Following in the wheel tracks of the XK line, the Jaguar E Type owed much to the race proven technology of the legendary D Type. The first production model with disc brakes and independent suspension all round was announced in March 1961 as a replacement for the XK150. The first of the line was powered with the familiar XK six of 3791cc capacity, producing an immensely impressive for the day 265bhp at the flywheel. Thanks to aerodynamically slippery bodywork of the open roadster or fixed head closed coupe body styles offered - initially with faired-in headlamps behind cowls - performance was sensational and the model instantly achieved cult status. For those early E Type owners could enjoy camera-free 150mph performance for less than £2100 - by comparison the DB4 from rival Aston Martin cost a thumping £3755!
The car on offer here, an always righthand drive 2+2 coupe which first left the Browns Lane, Coventry, works in 1966, has comprehensive maintenance history on file. The owner describes the fixed head bodywork and silver grey as perfect and the grey interior very good. The 4.2-litre six is reportedly in very good order and the former automatic transmission has been replaced with a 5-speed manual gearbox at some time, the gearbox fitted having been reconditioned in 2002. All the electrical equipment is said to be very good, too, and both wheels and tyres have been renewed.
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