A dream car for many, this Series 1 Jaguar E-Type fixed head coupe looks the absolute business in black with a light grey interior.
Originally sold in the USA, it was imported last year and has been through a comprehensive restoration with the body taken back to bare metal.
The whole process has been taken care of by a number of E-Type specialists, with the oily bits taken care of by Rushton Engineering. The result is quite the looker but also very usable as a coupe and having had a full mechanical refresh.
Only used sparingly in the dry since its restoration, it remains in lovely condition and would be an enviable addition to any collection.
The History and Paperwork
Built 1962 and delivered new in the USA
Imported to the UK 2021
Comprehensively restored, including:
Bare metal respray
Engine and back axle rebuilt
New Weber carbs
Four speed gearbox with synchromesh
Right hand drive conversion
New wiring loom
Alloy radiator
Polished alloy header tank
All new brakes
Stainless steel sports exhaust with sports manifold
Brightwork re-chromed
Interior retrimmed
New wire wheels
Mechanical work carried out by Rushton Engineering
Body and interior work carried out by E-Type specialists
Full photographic record included and many invoices
Heritage certificate
MOT exempt
V5 present
The Interior
Grey leather
Fully retrimmed
New headlining
Sporting grey leather upholstery and a gorgeous wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, the fully retrimmed interior is very inviting and the view over the long, sweeping bonnet is one to savour.
The leather is all very fresh with a slight amount of wear to the driver’s seat bolster. The headlining is all new and, with matching sun visors, a particular highlight.
The dashboard and switchgear are in very good condition. There is a Blaupunkt radio installed and, though this is sadly not currently operational, the music from the car’s exhaust means that it’s unlikely to be a priority for the next owner.
In the rear, the luggage deck holds a matching leather suitcase and soft bag which match the car’s solid black exterior.
In all, the cabin is a great place to be.
The Exterior
Solid Black paintwork
Chrome refinished
New wire wheels
Finished in solid black, and used only rarely in the dry since its restoration, we’re sure you will agree that the distinctive bodywork looks lovely.
With refinished chrome and fresh wire wheels, the combined effect is a car that presents very well indeed.
Never having seen the rain, the underside is reportedly also in very good condition and the stainless steel exhausts which emerge at the rear are as new. Overall, this is definitely a car which will turn heads.
The Mechanics
3.8litre period-correct engine
Triple Weber carbs
4 speed gearbox
Sports exhaust
Lift the front section of the car, and the engine bay is a work of art. It’s immaculately finished and really shows off the hard work that has gone into the rebuild.
Triple Weber carbs and a sports exhaust mean that it sounds fabulous and the seller notes that it benefits from regular use, though this shouldn’t be a chore. On the road, the seller reports that it drives well with the new brakes proving effective, no untoward noises and a meaty exhaust note.
This is an E-Type ready for the road.
Summary
Fresh from a comprehensive restoration and with a very desirable colour combination, this is an E-Type not to be missed.
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1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC
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