2007-12-07 22:48:03 | pauls writes:

Registration 526 WPA

2014-06-03 09:03:38 | John Elmgreen writes:

April 1981: Thoroughbred & Classic Cars, UK magazine, dealer ad for sale with picture, p 90: "1961 E Type roadster. Dark blue, grey interior. Chassis number 151, Excellent original condition, fully documented history, 61,000 miles. Pds 7,000." Michael Cane Limited, Jaguar Sports Car Specialists, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey (04868) 22303.

2017-01-05 15:01:03 | Quentin Willson writes:

850151, registered 525 WPA appears in the classified section of the Jaguar Driver in March 1980. '1961 Jaguar E-Type roadster, chassis number 850151, 3 owners from new. Exceptionally sound and original, new carpets and mohair hood. £5,250 to include new wings, doors, tyres etc. Tim Frost, Abbotswood, Belbins, Romsey Hants, S05 8LF. Tel 042127 3303 Day, 0794 513257 evenings.'

2017-02-11 21:46:47 | Tim writes:

Take note: Chassis plate is NOT original. Neither does the number appear to be on the picture frame. Looks like it's been tampered with. Bonnet stamping is also the totally wrong font. Car has been carefully dressed to look original.

2017-03-01 22:11:57 | Anonymous writes:

for sale @ bonhams GOODWOOD members meetin 2017
estimate
£160,000 - 190,000
€190,000 - 220,000

www.bonhams.com/auctions/24118/lot/22/

2017-03-01 22:45:25 | Stefan writes:

@Tim:

From my perspective:
- the picture frame stamping looks alright to me
- the VIN plate (Chassis plate?) looks ok for me as well
- and the bonnet stamping seems also ok....

In addition:
- nice, rare and original trunk hinges
- original Marston radiator - very rare
- potentially an original (and not one of the repros currently on the market) Shelley jack
- early carb linkeage
- early, original wiper Motor

At the end: looks to me like a honest and mostly original car (not knowing about matching numbers). At least none of these "emotion- and history-less" trailer queens...

2017-03-04 10:45:01 | Dave writes:

I agree with Stephan. Bonnet stamp font looks right, VIN plate is not repro, number fonts look right also. Looks pretty genuine to my eyes?

2017-03-10 21:12:26 | David writes:

I agree with Tim
The chassis plate is the wrong type for this car.
The chassis plate should say 'chassis number' in the top right corner. The type fitted is the type that says 'Car No'.
Early plates were carried over from the XK150 hence the chassis reference.
In this respect Tim is totally correct.

2017-03-10 21:13:43 | David writes:

Sorry I meant top left - doh

2017-03-11 23:15:58 | Stefan writes:

David,

I cannot even see the top left corner as the fuel filter bowl restricts the view....

Do you have another picture, you looked at? I have only the pics at Bonhams. Up to now I haven't seen anything odd from this car.

2017-04-11 00:21:55 | pauls writes:

Car did not sell;
Lot 22
1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre 'Flat Floor' Roadster
Registration no. 525 WPA Chassis no. 850151
£160,000 - 190,000
US$ 200,000 - 240,000
Goodwood Members' Meeting
19 Mar 2017, 14:00 GMT
Chichester, Goodwood

One of some 400 right-hand drive 'flat floor' roadsters made, of which around 170 are estimated still to exist, this example was manufactured on 19th September 1961. Retailed via Henlys, it was sold new by Weybridge Automobiles of Surrey to G Wolsey & Co Ltd. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate records the original colour scheme as Opalescent Dark Blue with light blue interior trim and blue soft-top.
'525 WPA' remains in outstandingly original, un-restored condition, retaining all the rare fittings - many now unobtainable - that characterise these early E-Types. Noeworthy features include the original aluminium radiator; original bonnet; 1961 date-stamped electrical components; 1961 date tagged hydraulic components; original tool kit (unused); and the original jack (broken). A stainless steel exhaust system, brass expansion tank, and chromed wire wheels are the only notified deviations from factory specification (the original enamelled wire wheels are included in the sale).

The car comes with extensive documented history from new and has enjoyed three owners since Messrs Wolsey & Co: G D Spratt (1963-76), T P Frost (1976-81), and the current vendor from 1981 (advertisement and sales invoice on file). The engine is a replacement unit, fitted in 1968 at 42,000 miles by Rowland Weller of Cobham during Mr Spratt's ownership (see letter on file). This engine (number 'RA 75461-9', block date stamp 21/8/64) would appear to have been a new unit when fitted, left over at the end of '3.8' production.

During the 36 years of the vendor's ownership, the E-Type has been in continuous, albeit very light, use and has never been driven in anything but dry weather. There are 36 MoT certificates on file relating to the vendor's period of ownership. Engine oil pressure is reported as very good: 50psi at 3,000rpm; 30-40psi at idle.

Presented in generally very good condition, this unmolested 'flat floor' E-Type is offered with MoT to August 2017, V5 registration document, and a most extensive history file. The latter contains the original logbook, original tan documents wallet, original handbook, original lubrication chart, manufacturer's warranty (for first owner), and Jaguar periodic maintenance vouchers (completed to 40,354 miles). Also on file are various letters between previous owners, sundry bills, 35 tax discs (plus one on car) and a large quantity of MoT certificates appearing to indicate that the recorded mileage of 71,245 is genuine.

2017-09-01 15:48:22 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/17
www.bonhams.com/auctions/24122/lot/289/

Auction description:
Lot 289
1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre 'Flat Floor' Roadster
£110,000 - 140,000
US$ 140,000 - 180,000
Goodwood Revival
9 Sep 2017, 13:00 BST
Chichester, Goodwood
Registration no. 525 WPA
Chassis no. 850151

*The 151st RHD roadster built
*Present ownership for 36 years
*Un-restored and original
*Wonderful patina
*Well documented

Otherwise same description as above.