Description
Rare Type E Series 1 2+2 from June 1966, delivered new in France by Royal Elysées Paris, French registration in force since first registration. Opalescent Blue. 44, 000 km on the odometer, 6th owner, maintained at Provost Automobiles in Le Mans (Jaguar specialist) since 2010.
Mécanique
Engine 4. 2L XK six-cylinder with three SU carburetters, matching numbers confirmed. 4-speed Jaguar synchronous gearbox. Starts readily from cold, no smoke, oil pressure steady, no overheating, no notable leaks. Clutch, brakes and suspension in good working order. Stainless steel exhaust.
Used regularly on short trips, it heads out confidently for a club run or a summer leg. One caveat: the tachometer (original Smiths) can be quirky at times, a classic instrumentation issue on this series, nothing mechanical.
Carrosserie et peinture
Fully restored in 1997-1998 by the previous owner, then €11, 000 of additional work in 2010 at Provost (reliability work: engine, cooling, braking, suspension, ...). No corrosion on this Type E, used only in dry weather and garaged.
Opalescent Blue paint in generally good condition but not concours: a few light chips in the usual areas. No major repaint required, but it would not pass an elegance concours jury without touch-ups.
Intérieur
Trimmed in vinyl during a prior refurbishment (the original leather has not been preserved). Comfortable, clean, presentable for regular use, but not concours condition.
Spécification S1 pure
Châssis 1E75537 (prefix 1E75 = 2+2 LHD export Europe), 4. 2L engine with three carburetters, half-hooded headlights under glass, original toggle switches. The 2+2 S1 Pure was produced for only 16 months (March 1966 – late 1967).
Historique et documents
- New delivery June 1966, Royal Elysées Paris (documented original importer)
- French registration in force since first registration (24/ 06/ 1966)
- 6 known owners, acquired by the current owner in 2009
- Complete invoice file since 2009, partial history prior to that
- Heritage Trust Certificate ordered via JDHT (expected in 4-6 weeks)
- Technical inspection clean as of 27 February 2026, no failures
Dossier photographique
Over 35 photos available on request: exterior from all angles, engine bay, chassis plate and original distributor plate, interior, engine compartment, documents. Cold-start video and a tour of the vehicle are also available on request.
Visite et contact
Car visible in the Luberon, 30 km north of Aix-en-Provence. Nearby airports: Marseille-Provence (about 1 hour away). Test drive on open road possible after arranging contact.
This Type E will satisfy serious buyers seeking an authentic car to use regularly without dread, but not a concours-condition vehicle.
Available for all technical or historical questions by phone or email.
Price: €58, 000 – negotiable after viewing
