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The Jaguar E-Type Serie 1 epitomised British elegance and performance in the 1960s. The model offered here is a true collector's item, combining original styling, reliable mechanics and a meticulously documented restoration. This example is of French origin and has its Smith speedometers in kilometres/ hour rather than miles. It was imported by Delacroix, Jaguar's distributor for France in Paris on 19 December 1967 and sold in the south of France. Main characteristics: . 4. 2 L 6-cylinder engine.
- Series 1, 3 SU carburettors (sought-after model) - Exterior styling faithful to the original: o Turn indicators above the half-bumpers o Headlights under globes (complete kit) o Smith speedometers graduated in km/ h (rare) - Gearbox: o Original 4-speed, replaced by a Getrag 5-speed synchronised, more comfortable and recommended in certain Type E restorations Work & Restoration (since 2016): Full documentation supplied (work reports + invoices) - Paintwork :
o Original bronze colour (still visible in some interior nooks and crannies) o Repainted in the magnificent Old English White of the period (official Jaguar colour) - Chassis & Bodywork: o Bonnet and boot sandblasted and repainted o Front shock absorbers changed o Stainless steel exhaust system o New fan kit with adjustable temperature release o "Classic Cool 180" high-performance coolant - Mechanical equipment:
o New battery o New fan motor o New clutch receiver o Overhauled valve clearances with discs (photos supplied) o Fully restored fuel system: § Refurbished carburettor tank § SU carburettors rebuilt with Barratt SNG kit § Refurbished fuel pump - Completely rebuilt ignition system:
- Coil, distributor, spark plug cables, ignition advance (video available) - Mileage displayed: Smith counter without hundreds digit - Roadworthiness test blank, valid until 2030 - Vehicle carefully preserved, ready to drive or display - A rare opportunity to acquire an elegantly restored, reliable, fully documented Series 1 E-Type.
