1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe

Registration No: FNN 641C
Chassis No: 1E20318
MOT: Exempt

• Just 1 of 1,583 RHD 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes
• New interior by Aldridge Trimming
• Subject to c.£21,000 of expenditure between 2004 and 2015

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’ excellent road-holding 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. Just 1,583 RHD E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes were made prior to the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars in September 1967.

According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, this original right-hand drive, Chassis No: 1E20318 rolled off the production line on 12 March 1965 and was despatched on March 12, 1965, to the supplying dealer Victor Limited of Belfast, Northern Ireland. At that time the Series I offered here, was finished in Opalescent Dark Green with Suede Green interior trim. 'FNN 641C' continued to spend its early years in Northern Ireland before returning to England some years later. In the 1990s, when the car was restored, the car went through a colour change to the forever popular Jaguar colour of Carmen Red with Black trimmed interior, with sparing use on the road.

Between 2004 and 2015, the then custodian of 'FNN 641C', engaged in having work on the car to bring up to his standards, and that expenditure was c.£21,000. The bodywork and outside finish of the car was described as having been brought up to a high standard. Registering a credible mileage of 91,500 miles, more recently the 4.2 Coupe has formed part of a small private collection. The Jaguar has recently been professionally recommissioned and fully retrimmed by Aldridge Trimmers of Wolverhampton. Immediately recognisable to the gasps and finger pointing of 8 to 80 year olds, the E-Type is the epitome of a British classic sports car with a status as firm as the Union Flag. Coupés continue to generate an increasingly cherished following, especially if the E-Type in question is Carman Red with the Black interior, as desirable and in tune with its Series I image, as any Black Ford Model T or Red Ferrari. Presenting as a fine example of the marque, 'FNN641C' is offered with a presentation folder which includes a collection of invoices, old MOT certificates, Heritage document and V5C. Also included in the sale are original brochures, spare parts catalogue, service handbook and tool kit.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760