Lot details Registration No: AYY901B Chassis No: 861595 Mot Expiry: June 2006
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 opalescent gunmetal grey with red leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor (a Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club member) as being in excellent overall condition. An original, matching numbers, RHD Series I fixed head coupe, it was supplied new by Henlys of London on 28th March 1964. Said to have been "painstakingly refurbished to a very high standard" over a three year period by its engineer owner, it is fitted with the preferred four-speed manual gearbox, a Radiomobile radio and factory specification Series I steering wheel. A prize winner at various local classic car shows, it is believed to have covered less than 77,000 miles from new (unwarranted) with just 4,000 of those being completed since restoration. Riding on new chrome plated wire wheels and benefiting from a fresh battery, this stunning E-type is only being offered for sale due to bereavement.
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