Lot details Registration No: AAO842A Chassis No: 861139 Mot Expiry: Nov 2006
For many people, the E-Type remains the ultimate production Jaguar. A car whose heady blend of styling and performance were so exceptional at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch that they continue to cast a smooth, elliptical shadow over the marque's new sports cars some forty-five years on. Allied to a monocoque passenger cell, the model's tubular front sub-frame cradled a 3781cc DOHC straight-six engine, independent torsion-bar suspension and rack and pinion steering. While its back axle played host to a sophisticated coil-sprung set-up complete with inboard disc brakes. Boasting even better road manners than its roadster sibling, the fixed head coupe was surprisingly refined. A year round proposition, its smart dashboard was decorated with aluminium fillets and crisp-acting toggle switches.
Finished in red with beige leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Reportedly an "ex-South African dry state car" that was restored in its adopted homeland before returning to the UK in 2002, it apparently retains "all matching numbers". Said to be "good mechanically", this "very sound usable E-type" is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until November 2006, historic class (free) road tax until October 2006 and Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate.
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