2013-12-03 11:50:43 | pauls writes:

Car was scheduled but withdrawn from auction 12/13
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/04-12-2013-ChateauImpney-1346/1962JaguarE-Type ...

Auction description:
Sale Date: 4th December 2013
Lot Number: 45
1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe
Two families and just 36,000 miles from new
Withdrawn

Reg Number: 3031 UN
Chassis Number: 860331
Engine Number: R4722-9
Cc: 3800
Body Colour: Mexico Brown
Trim Colour: Blue
MOT ExpiryDate: None

An exciting find, chassis 860331 has covered just 36,000 miles and is notable as the 331st RHD Coupe built. Its original manufacturer's warranty and buff logbook show that the two-seater was supplied new via Hollingdrake Automobile Co of Colwyn Bay to the Hayle family on May 3rd 1962. Ownership transferred to the Hodson family in April 1970, who had it repainted from Satin Grey to Mexico Brown by Sturgess Jaguar of Leicester. Hit by another car during 1975, '3031 UN' was subsequently placed in a barn where it has lain ever since. The bodyshell is notably solid and the damage confined to the discarded bonnet, front frame and a couple of body panels. The larger than standard front brakes, dust shields and 48-spoke wire wheels are all believed to have been factory-fitted extras. This timewarp Jaguar retains its original engine and comes with various old MOTS, period photos and a cutting regarding the accident.