Highlights

Honest example of Jaguar’s era-defining classic sports car
Requiring some cosmetic attention to be returned to its best
Equipped with a full-length Webasto sunroof
Recommissioned following the seller’s purchase 10 years ago
MOT-exempt and ULEZ-compliant

The Appeal

Unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was met with immediate acclaim and quickly established itself as one of the defining sports cars of the decade. With its flowing lines, elegant proportions and remarkable performance, it became an enduring symbol of 1960s style and remains one of the most celebrated British cars ever produced, with Enzo Ferrari famously declaring it “the most beautiful car in the world”.

This example left Browns Lane on 13 May 1969, originally finished in Ascot Fawn with a red interior, and has since been refinished in red. It is also equipped with the desirable full-length Webasto sunroof.

While the car now requires a degree of cosmetic attention to return it to its former glory, with its recent recommissioning it could equally serve as a usable and honest classic with visible age and time-earned patina. For those seeking a more involved project, this E-Type appears to offer a sound basis for sympathetic improvement or more extensive restoration. Whether gradually enhanced over time or used and enjoyed as it stands, it presents an appealing opportunity to acquire one of Jaguar’s most iconic models, combining elegant styling, smooth straight-six performance and enduring enthusiast appeal.

Key Information

Mileage: 18,666 miles (indicated, unwarranted – reported by seller to be correct)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
Technical specs: 4.2-litre inline-six, four-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, various invoices, V5C registration document
Recently recommissioned so starts and drives

The Detail

Originally specified in Ascot Fawn and since refinished in red
Webasto sunroof
Push-button radio
Several areas of more notable wear on the bodywork, including missing paint on the nearside front wheel arch, rough paint on the nearside rear quarter panel, chips and dents on the driver’s door, chipping around the wheel arches, and chips and holes on the boot lid
Flaking paint under the front bumper
Pitting brightwork and chrome
Fairly heavy wear, discolouration and patina on the leather upholstery
Wear and tape on the steering wheel
Cracks in the centre of dashboard above the auxiliary gauges
Perishing door rubber seals
Distributor cap, rotor arm, spark plug leads, and condenser replaced in March 2021
Radiator replaced in July 2020
Brake calliper pistons renewed in May 2020
Driveshaft bearings and shock absorber covers replaced in November 2019
Purchased by the seller 10 years ago, at which point various components were replaced, including the bearings, gaskets, rear brake discs, rear shock absorbers, rear springs and mounts, starter, ignition parts, and hoses
The engine reportedly starts first time and has good oil pressure

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