2018-06-12 03:34:09 | Lofty writes:

seen for sale by Richards of England - Lincolnshire - UK

seller's description:

- Chassis no: 860120 (car number 120 off production line) -

- Complete restoration of the highest standard -

- Engine, gearbox (manual) & differential rebuild by Jaguar specialists M&C Wilkinson -

- Finished in its original Imperial Maroon colour -

- Original right-hand drive fixed-head coupe (matching numbers) -

- Retrim in a dark red Connolly Vaumol leather, as per the original -

The Heritage certificate shows the car starting life at Henleys of London, with date of manufacture being 18th December 1961 and first delivery 10th January 1962. From there the car was sold and delivered to a wealthy farmer in Ladybrand, South Africa. Mr Albie Malan was well known for his expensive taste in motor cars. He was a very successful farmer and a very capable driver, known to travel from his farm to Bloemfontein in record time. Its believed that the car was then sold to the owner of Dorian Hats in Johannesburg during the 1980s. It was seldom used during its time in Johannesburg and is believed to have been kept for its looks. In 1988 the car was sold and shipped to a John Lawrence in Aukland, New Zealand. From then until 2015 the car was cherished with many MOT and Servicing invoices present in the cars history. In October 2015 its believed a David Malins sold the car on behalf of John to our client in London.

The Jaguar is currently undergoing a complete restoration. From the chassis to the smallest component, the car in being brought back to life with care and attention. The engine has been completely stripped and rebuilt by Jaguar specialists M&C Wilkinson. The body shell has undergone around 500 hours of work within our in-house fabrication department, working with replacement panels, but retaining as many original panels as possible. Our body shop has just completed painting the body shell, bonnet and various components in its original colour (Imperial Maroon). Of which, the shell is being taken to The London Classic Car Show on our stand B50 to showcase this motor car up to its current restoration stage. You can view the cars transformation up until this point on our website www.richardsofengland.com, which is regularly updated, detailing the ongoing progress.

Following the show the car will undergo a complete mechanical rebuild to the underside, suspension, brakes, axle/differential & engine bay. A dark red coloured Connolly Vaumol hide will be used on the bucket seats and centre console as original. To complete the interior, wool carpets and a traditional wool head lining will be fitted. All whilst retaining the original alloy dash and original wooden steering wheel.

2020-02-08 12:35:52 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jaguar/series-1/2372154.html

Seller's description:

Location: Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM

Condition: Mint

Exterior: Imperial Maroon

Interior: Dark Red Connolly Vaumol

1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 "Flat-Floor" Coupe

Right-hand drive and full matching numbers

Chassis No: 860120

A rare opportunity to own an original flat-floor, full matching numbers, right-hand drive, fixed-head coupe.

Car number 120 off the production line (Chassis no: 860120).

Complete restoration to the highest standard by Richards of England.

Engine, gearbox (manual) and differential rebuild by a prestigious Jaguar specialist.

Finished in the original colour ways of; imperial maroon paint over dark red Connolly Vaumol leather.

£POA

The Heritage certificate shows 860120 (chassis number) beginning life at Henleys of London. The date of manufacture was 18th December 1961 and first delivery was the 10th January 1962. From there the car was sold and delivered to a wealthy farmer in Ladybrand, South Africa. Mr Albie Malan was well known for his expensive taste in motor cars. He was a very successful farmer and a very capable driver. He was known to travel from his farm to Bloemfontein in record time. It's believed that the car was then sold to the owner of Dorian Hats in Johannesburg during the 1980's. It was seldom used during its time in Johannesburg and is believed to have been kept purely for its looks. In 1988 the car was sold and shipped to a John Lawrence in Aukland, New Zealand. From then until 2015 the car has been cherished, with many MOT and Servicing invoices still present in the cars history folder. Lastly, in October 2015 it's understood that David Malins sold the car on behalf of John to our client.

It was at this point that our client commissioned chassis number ‘860120' to undergo a complete restoration. From the chassis to the smallest component, everything on the car has been brought back to life with care and attention.

Restoration

The engine was stripped down, along with the differential and original Moss gearbox, before being rebuilt by a renowned Jaguar specialist. Following soda blasting, any corrosive sections were removed and any required panels replaced, all carried out within our fabrication shop. This process saw over 500 hours of work being put into the body shell alone. Much of the original metal work on the Jaguar was retained using traditional techniques, including being lead loaded and filed. The car was painted in its original colour (imperial maroon) within our state-of-the-art paint shop. A light texture black finish was applied to the underside of the body shell to complete to process.

Following this the car had a complete mechanical rebuild to the underside, suspension, brakes, axle/differential & engine bay. At Richards of England we put extra time and effort into smaller details to ensure a truly authentic finish. Details such as, colour matching the ‘dark/mid blue' Girling shock absorbers, found only on early flat-floor Jaguars. We also introduced an exact replica of the early ‘side fin' radiator, but manufactured in aluminium to help with cooling. This has been painted black, in-keeping with its correct period colour. The independent rear suspension (IRS) has been assembled in house and was dry fitted initially, allowing us to determine the correct tolerances and for the shims to be fitted. This is an essential process to the E-type. The ‘cage' and required running gear components have been ‘wet painted' in a Selemix satin black finish, along with a ‘colour matched' silver to mimic the now obsolete ‘cadmium plating'. This finish carries much more quality than the popular ‘powder coating', along with being thinner and more hard wearing. Therefore, showing off the casting marks and batch numbers of the components, which is a nice detail.

The interior was re-trimmed using Connolly Vaumol VM893 Luxan hide (maroon) with vinide (vinyl) being fitted to all other trim panels. Correct wool carpets and a traditional wool head lining were cut by hand, before being fitted. The original bucket seats were repaired and painted prior to the trim being carried out. Along with the original ‘polka dot' centre console, having been lightly restored to carry patina. To finish this stunning and iconic interior, the original steering was fitted. This showed some light splits and expected ‘wear & tear', which were repaired and restored to a beautiful lustre finish.

2021-08-12 14:58:39 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1137537

Seller's description:

Chassis No: 860120

A rare opportunity to own an original flat-floor, full matching numbers, right-hand drive, fixed-head coupe.

Car number 120 off the production line (Chassis no: 860120).

Complete restoration to the highest standard by Richards of England.

Engine, gearbox (manual) and differential rebuild by a prestigious Jaguar specialist.

Finished in the original colour ways of; imperial maroon paint over dark red Connolly Vaumol leather.

Otherwise same as above.

2022-03-16 12:28:14 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/27/19

www.ebay.com/itm/1961-Jaguar-E-Type/254371070794

Current bid: $20,101 no reserve 10 bids 4 days left in auction, car now said to be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 60k miles seller creamyt.

Note: Last reported location of this car was Belgium, it is a right hand drive car, caution advised.

Seller's description:

A rare opportunity to own an original original floor, complete numbers, straight traction, fixed head cups.

Complete restoration to the highest standard,

Engine, gearbox (manual) and differential reconstruction by a prestigious Jaguar specialist.

Finished in the original color modes; Imperial brown paint over dark red Vaolol leather.

The highly sought-after floor was the oldest variation of the Jaguar E-Type 3.8-liter Coupé. Its top speed of 150 mph and impressive looks made it an instant classic among motor enthusiasts. Enzo Ferrari has described the famous Jaguar E-Type as the most beautiful car in the world. . Its 3.8-liter engine is capable of 265 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Weighing in at about 500lb (227kg) smaller than its predecessor XK150, the E-type is quick to point out and not just a pretty face.

The date of manufacture was December 18, 1961, and the first delivery was January 10, 1962. It was rarely used in its period and is believed to have been kept simply for its appearance.

The engine was stripped, along with the original Moss differential and gearbox, before being rebuilt by a Jaguar specialist. Following the soda blast, all corrosive sections were removed and all required panels replaced. This process saw that over 500 hours of work were put into the body casing alone. Much of the original metalwork on the Jaguar has been preserved using traditional techniques, including being loaded and folded. The car was painted in its original color (imperial brown). A lightweight black finish structure was applied to the underside of the housing to be complete. As a result, the car had a complete mechanical rebuild at the bottom, suspension, brakes, axle / differential and engine bay.

The interior has been refurbished using the Connolly Vaumol VM893 Luxan leather (maroon) with vinyl (vinyl) mounted on all other panels. The correct wool rugs and a traditional head liner were cut manually before being fitted. The original bucket seats were repaired and painted before the lining was completed. Together with the original polka dot center console, it is easily restored to carry the skid. To finish this amazing and iconic interior, the original direction was fitted.

2022-09-29 14:39:55 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classic-trader.com/fr/voitures/annonce/jaguar/type-e/e-type-3-8-flat-floor/1 ...

Seller's description:

Model Name E-Type 3.8 Flat Floor

Year 1961

Vehicle identification number 860120

Matching Numbers Yes

The Heritage certificate shows 860120 (chassis number) beginning life at Henleys of London. The date of manufacture was 18th December 1961 and first delivery was the 10th January 1962. From there the car was sold and delivered to a wealthy farmer in Ladybrand, South Africa. Mr Albie Malan was well known for his expensive taste in motor cars. He was a very successful farmer and a very capable driver. He was known to travel from his farm to Bloemfontein in record time. It's believed that the car was then sold to the owner of Dorian Hats in Johannesburg during the 1980's. It was seldom used during its time in Johannesburg and is believed to have been kept purely for its looks. In 1988 the car was sold and shipped to a John Lawrence in Aukland, New Zealand. From then until 2015 the car has been cherished, with many MOT and Servicing invoices still present in the cars history folder. Lastly, in October 2015 it's understood that David Malins sold the car on behalf of John to our client.

It was at this point that our client commissioned chassis number ‘860120’ to undergo a complete restoration. From the chassis to the smallest component, everything on the car has been brought back to life with care and attention.

Restoration

The engine was stripped down, along with the differential and original Moss gearbox, before being rebuilt by a renowned Jaguar specialist. Following soda blasting, any corrosive sections were removed and any required panels replaced, all carried out within our fabrication shop. This process saw over 500 hours of work being put into the body shell alone. Much of the original metal work on the Jaguar was retained using traditional techniques, including being lead loaded and filed. The car was painted in its original color (imperial maroon) within our state-of-the-art paint shop. A light texture black finish was applied to the underside of the body shell to complete to process.

Following this the car had a complete mechanical rebuild to the underside, suspension, brakes, axle/differential & engine bay. At Richards of England we put extra time and effort into smaller details to ensure a truly authentic finish. Details such as, color matching the ‘dark/mid blue’ Girling shock absorbers, found only on early flat-floor Jaguars. We also introduced an exact replica of the early ‘side fin’ radiator, but manufactured in aluminum to help with cooling. This has been painted black, in-keeping with its correct period colour. The independent rear suspension (IRS) has been assembled in house and was dry fitted initially, allowing us to determine the correct tolerances and for the shims to be fitted. This is an essential process to the E-type. The ‘cage’ and required running gear components have been ‘wet painted’ in a Selemix satin black finish, along with a ‘colour matched’ silver to mimic the now obsolete ‘cadmium plating’. This finish carries much more quality than the popular ‘powder coating’, along with being thinner and more hard wearing. Therefore, showing off the casting marks and batch numbers of the components, which is a nice detail.

The interior was re-trimmed using Connolly Vaumol VM893 Luxan hide (maroon) with vinide (vinyl) being fitted to all other trim panels. Correct wool carpets and a traditional wool head lining were cut by hand, before being fitted. The original bucket seats were repaired and painted prior to the trim being carried out. Along with the original ‘polka dot’ center console, having been lightly restored to carry patina. To finish this stunning and iconic interior, the original steering was fitted. This showed some light splits and expected ‘wear & tear’, which were repaired and restored to a beautiful luster finish.

2023-07-09 03:52:04 | Chris writes:

As of 9th July 2023 it is for sale at a reduced price of £175K:

www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14998974

2024-09-06 08:53:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/24

cars.bonhams.com/auction/29334/lot/179/1961-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-litre-flat ...

Auction description:

Lot 179

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre 'Flat Floor' Coupé

Goodwood Revival Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia|7 September 2024

Chassis no. 860120 Body no. V1453

Engine no. R3270-9 Gearbox no. EB2428JS

• Rare and desirable 'flat floor' model

• Bare-shell restoration by Richards of England in 2016-18

• Full matching numbers

• Finished in original Imperial Maroon

Dating from the first year of production, this beautifully restored E-Type, chassis number '860120', was completed on 8th December 1961 and is one of the coveted early 'flat floor' models. The car was finished in Imperial Maroon with matching trim and dispatched via Henlys, London on 10th January 1962. It is believed that it was then sold to a wealthy farmer, Albie Malan, in Ladybrand, South Africa.

The E-type is believed to have been acquired in the 1980s by the owner of Dorian Hats in Johannesburg. Used infrequently, it was bought by John Lawrence in Auckland in 1988 and shipped out to New Zealand where it would remain for more than 25 years. Records from the car's annual Warrant of Fitness Inspection show that it was used sparingly from 2003 onwards, covering a little over 2,000 miles until it was sold to a new owner and exported to the UK in 2015.

When it arrived, the Jaguar was entrusted to Lincoln-based Richards of England and given a thorough restoration. The car was completely stripped down and the shell fitted to a jig before being bead-blasted back to bare metal. It then received in the region of 500 hours of work in the Richards of England fabrication department, the intention being to retain as many original panels as possible.

The E-Type was resprayed in its original Imperial Maroon livery and displayed mid-restoration at the London Classic Car Show. The engine was rebuilt by M&C Wilkinson, the gearbox and differential were rebuilt also, and all of the brightwork was re-chromed. Inside, Maroon Connolly Vaumol hide was used for the seats and centre console, while woollen carpets and a wool headlining was fitted. The original alloy dashboard and wood-rimmed steering wheel were retained, and Richards of England even considered details such as using the correct 'mid blue' colour on the Girling dampers and creating an aluminium replica of the early 'side fin' radiator, which has been painted black.

Now offered for sale, this Jaguar E-type 'Flat Floor' is the 120th right-hand drive Coupé in terms of chassis-number sequence and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a superb matching-numbers example of this iconic model.

2024-10-14 21:05:18 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/24

www.historics.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1962-jaguar-e-type-series-i-38-litre-coup-fl ...&so=0&st=jaguar&sto=0&au=84&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd= ...

Auction description:

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Litre Coupé (Flat Floor)

Estimate £95,000 - £110,000

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Litre Coupé (Flat Floor)

Registration: 368 UYP

Chassis No: 860120

Engine No: R 3270-9

Mileage: 60,208

•: Original right hand drive example

•: Restored by Richards of England

•: Interesting and comprehensive history folder