Highlights

32nd 4.2L RHD FHC built
Classic OEW with burgundy red leather interior
Previous winner of "Best Jaguar" at Beaulieu concourse d'elegance in 1978
Huge history file dating back to first registration
Same family ownership since 2011 with only 1,000 miles covered
Extensive maintenance by seller
£2,700 invested in 2024 including servicing, brake and carburettor work
Fitted with Vicarage power steering kit

The Appeal

In 1964 Jaguar introduced a couple of significant changes to the E-Type that made these ‘mid period’ Series 1 cars popular with enthusiasts who prefer to drive and enjoy their cars rather than store and admire them. The engine received a power boost and a capacity increase to 4.2 litres, and perhaps more notably, the fully synchromesh manual gearbox arrived to replace the aged and cumbersome Moss unit.

This highly original Old English White over burgundy leather 4.2 is one of the earliest built being car number 32 of the 139 RHD FHC cars built in 1964. A JDHT certificate plus history dating back to first registration verify the specification.

The vendor’s family acquired the car in 2011 and he reports that it is a very original car that has received sympathetic restoration over the years. The condition is impressive and the car retains the notable features that make these final versions of the original ‘fared headlights’ Series 1 cars so desirable. Its history file supports the sense of a much-loved car, a highlight being ‘Best Jaguar’ at a Beaulieu Concours D’Elegance in 1978. There is evidence, photographic and written, of an engine rebuild in the mid 1990s.

Despite only covering around 1,000 miles since the family acquired the car, it has been treated to considerable recent maintenance. A lot of money has been invested in maintenance with £2,700 spent in August 2024 alone on servicing, brake and carburettor work with specialist Moorland Classic Cars. It is fitted with a Vicarage power steering kit and Coopercraft brake upgrade.

This is a really good and much-historied example of the improved 4.2L Series 1 car. It looks very usable but would equally grace a collection.

The vendor says:

“Understood to be the 32nd E-Type built with the larger 4.2-litre engine. It won ‘best Jaguar’ at the Beaulieu Concours d’Elegance in 1978, and has also starred at Goodwood. Driven sparingly in recent years, it would make a fine addition to any collection of iconic classic cars, and should prove to be a characterful weekend companion or classic continental tourer.

“The car is complete with service manual, original spare parts catalogue, tool kit and spare wheel. I have in my possession an A4 file full of receipts, payments, pictures and the original green slip from when it was sold by Henlys in London. The paperwork is extensive. The car is in very good condition, the interior is original as we have chosen to keep it that way to preserve its heritage.

“It is a truly beautiful car that turns heads whenever it is driven.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd November 1964
Vendor reports 7 former registered keepers plus the current owner
Originally dispatched to Henlys London distributor
Sold via Jaguar House (Oxford) on 2 November 1964
First registered as 6VWL, changed to W00 777 in 1967
One of only 139 RHD FHC cars built in 1964 according to Jaguar records
The 32nd E-Type built with 4.2-litre engine
Won "Best Jaguar" (standard concourse d'elegance) at Beaulieu in 1978
Has featured at Goodwood
In current family's possession since 2011
Less than 1,000 miles covered since then
Current keeper since October 2019
Engine decarbonised in 1970 and removed and reconditioned in 1996
Comprehensive documentation from 1964 to present
This includes original green registration and all subsequent V5s
Original green slip from Henlys London included
Extensive invoices documenting all maintenance over 60 years
Service manual and original spare parts catalogue included
A4 file of receipts, payments and pictures
Vendor states that it is preserved in original condition including paint, bodywork, mechanics, leather, carpets
Factory handbooks
JDHT certificate
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
Photographs and records of engine restoration
Last MOT expired October 2018 with 88,606 miles showing on test and no advisories
Now showing 88,855 miles in photographs
Recent maintenance summarised below

Recent maintenance highlights:

August 2024 at 88,782 miles Moorland Classic Cars:

Carburettors serviced
Reset carburettor linkages
Adjusted the clutch push rod
Replaced the brake master cylinder
Repaired some damaged / corroded brake pipework

September 2020 at around 88,721 miles:

Replaced fan belt
Bonnet bushes renewed
Replaced seat diaphragm
Door lock assembly
Coolant and oil hose replaced
Vicarage power steering kit was installed
Header tank pipework replaced

August 2016 at 85,511 miles:

Thermostat gasket
Antifreeze renewed
Spark plugs replaced
Rotor arm replaced
Cylinder block steam cleaned
Coopercraft brake kit installed
Rear brake pipes changed
Brakes bled

The Condition

Attractive and rare Old English White paintwork in very good condition
Vendor says that paintwork is original but this is not verified
Bodywork presents well with flush panel fit to bonnet, boot and doors
Arches, sills and underside in good order according to photos which you can check
Underneath coated with special black rust proofing agent
There is a small chip to the front valance below the bonnet grille
We are told that the interior is the original burgundy red leather one fitted by the factory
Red leather is old but in good condition
Driver's seat was stripped and refurbished in 2020 including stitching replaced and new foam
Driver's floor mat is worn in the middle and needs replacing
Radio has been replaced with classic-style one that can connect to phone
Chrome wire wheels in good order with spare wire spoked wheel included
Original tool kit included
Three spoke wood-rimmed E-Type wheel

The Mechanics

4,235cc Jaguar XK straight six engine
4spd fully synchromesh manual gearbox
Engine rebuilt in mid 1990s as detailed above and in photos
Engine runs smoothly and sounds great according to seller
Carburetors serviced and seals replaced in 2024
Brake master cylinder replaced in 2024
Coopercraft brake kit installed
Vicarage power steering added
Everything works as it should we are told

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