Highlights
- Extensively restored throughout
- Original UK RHD example
- Matching numbers engine
- Retains its original colour
- Only 3 former keepers
The Appeal
The E-Type is perhaps the most recognisable British car of all time and as Mr. Enzo Ferrari himself said; 'Jaguar's E-Type is the most beautiful car in the world' and I like to believe that he was referring to the Series I Coupe bodystyle, as to me that is the best. With classic good looks and a glorious, original, 4.2L XK Straight 6 engine up front, the later and more refined Series I's are arguably under-appreciated.
Rolling off the production line in 1966, this E-Type is finished in it's original colour scheme of opalescent Silver Blue with a dark blue interior and benefiting from an extensive restoration it is ready for the road.
Rolling off the production line in 1966, this E-Type is finished in it's original colour scheme of opalescent Silver Blue with a dark blue interior and benefiting from an extensive restoration it is ready for the road.
The History and Paperwork
- V5 Present
- MOT exempt
- Fresh MOT until May 2023
- Tax exempt
- Production record trace certificate
- A selection of previous MOTs documenting the low mileage
- An extensive selection of invoices for all of the parts used during the restoration
The Interior
- Original seats with some visible wear
- Good condition throughout
- All new carpets
- Mechanical oil gauge fitted
Sliding down behind the wood and chrome wheel and looking down the long bonnet of this Jaguar you instantly get a feeling for why these cars are so well loved. With plush dark blue leather seats and thick matching carpeting the inside of this E-Type is every bit the luxury tourer.
Whilst the seats show some signs of wear they are still exquisitely comfortable and the door cards, dashboard, carpeting and headlining are all in good condition.
Whilst the seats show some signs of wear they are still exquisitely comfortable and the door cards, dashboard, carpeting and headlining are all in good condition.
The Exterior
- Finished in Opalescent Silver Blue
- The spoked wheels are in very good condition
- Lots of parts have been re-chromed
- Bumpers, trim, windows and light lenses are all in very good condition
- One section below the passenger door would benefit from attention
The Jaguar E-Type is one of those cars that looks good from every angle and finished in Opalescent Silver Blue with the spoked wheels this one looks fantastic.
The extensive restoration carried out by the current owner has included a significant amount of exterior work including rechroming the bumpers, new wire spoke wheels, new front and rear windscreens and many new pieces of trim.
The extensive restoration carried out by the current owner has included a significant amount of exterior work including rechroming the bumpers, new wire spoke wheels, new front and rear windscreens and many new pieces of trim.
The Mechanics
- Extensively restored
- Starts, idles and runs well
- New wiring loom
- New main engine bearings
- Lots of new parts with invoices for everything
The car starts easily and sounds fantastic through the new dual pipe stainless exhaust system, with no unwanted sounds. The car has had a significant amount of mechanical work undertaken as part of the restoration including; new shocks all round, new piston rings, new big end and gaskets, new valve guides, kevlar hose kit, new oil pump, new cam chain, new front discs, new air box and filter, refurbished carburettors, custom metal shielding in the engine bay and a new radiator with Kenlowe fan.
With such extensive work having been carried out this E-Type is perfect for anyone looking for a good reliable ready to drive example of this fantastic car.
With such extensive work having been carried out this E-Type is perfect for anyone looking for a good reliable ready to drive example of this fantastic car.
Summary
This E-Type presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a clean ready to drive example of one of these fantastic cars. Having undergone extensive restoration by the current owner it’s in great condition and ready for a new home.
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