Description
Trade-in car.
Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8 Roadster
Before us stands a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8-Litre Roadster that is almost impossible to comprehend. A car that has not been restored, but extraordinarily preserved. An E-Type exactly as you hope to find one someday, yet never truly expect to encounter in real life: complete, untouched, and spectacularly original.
This example exists in what can only be described as time-warp condition. Everything—down to the smallest details, the interior, and even the documentation—carries the atmosphere of Coventry in the early 1960s. And then there is that astonishing detail: the original hardtop, which has not been removed from the car in more than sixty years. A remarkable story in itself, and the very key to the magic of this machine.
Fully Original
Where most E-Types have been restored, refreshed, or cosmetically updated multiple times over the decades, this car is the exact opposite. The paint shows wear, but it is real. The leather is cracked, yet profoundly original. Every surface bears the marks of time, not of human intervention. In other words: the kind of pure, unquestionable authenticity that collectors and connoisseurs almost never encounter anymore.
Matching Numbers, Matching Colors & Jaguar Heritage Certificate
As expected in the absolute top tier, everything aligns perfectly:
– Engine, gearbox, and factory color specifications are matching numbers
– Accompanied by an official Jaguar Heritage Certificate
– Includes original books, documents, and paperwork
This makes the car not only unique, but an exceptionally strong foundation for any enthusiast who places the highest value on originality.
Mechanically Inspected and Made Roadworthy
Though nearly untouched, the car was recently fully inspected and made roadworthy by marque specialists. Only the mechanical essentials were addressed—just enough to ensure that this icon once again starts, runs, and drives. The result? A car revived mechanically, without altering a single trace of its authentic visual character.
Most E-Types have seen their hardtops replaced, repainted, or removed entirely. But this example? Its original hardtop has remained attached to the car since 1963. This makes it not merely rare—but bordering on mythical. Early Series 1 hardtops are collectible items on their own, but an untouched example that has never been removed is virtually unheard of.
For true enthusiasts, this is the scenario one hopes for: an early, highly desirable Series 1 3. 8-Litre Roadster, matching numbers, complete, documented, and in profoundly original condition—featuring the ultimate holy grail: its original hardtop.
This is not a car you restore out of necessity. This is a car you restore because it deserves it. Or perhaps even more beautifully—a Jaguar you preserve exactly as it stands.
Contact Gallery Aaldering
Authentic time capsules are virtually nonexistent today, especially in the highest echelon of iconic sports cars. This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8 Roadster is the kind of machine collectors whisper about—something that “shouldn’t exist anymore.” And yet, here it is. Interested? Contact Gallery Aaldering today. Active since 1975, we have decades of experience exporting our vehicles worldwide. Please inquire for international delivery options.
