2009-02-08 11:02:00 | Philippe writes:

Car mentionned on E-Type listing, attending XK60 event , Goodwood, August 2008

2014-09-22 06:44:28 | John Pearson writes:

Genuine unrestored car, 67k miles owned by me for 25 years

2023-12-18 11:47:10 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by D M Historics of Hadlow in November 2023. Abbreviated seller's description below.

www.dmhistorics.com/showroom/sold/1962-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-rhd-jp/

This genuine UK home market Series 1 E Type is an early production 1962 classic boasting a genuine mileage, limited previous ownership and preserved bodywork. A rarity in the current E Type market and an example that balances originality and modern reliability. An exciting car with an interesting and detailed history. Recently it been cared for by E Type UK who have actioned regular servicing, general upkeep and performance upgrades over the past 10 years. It provides comfort and true sports car performance, capable of handling its own on today's roads.

• First used as a demonstrator by 1960s Jaguar dealer Bearts of Kingston, then passing to luxury car dealer H R Owen.
• Presented with a well documented history file that supports a genuine mileage of 72,500 miles.
• Believed to be only four previous owners with the current owner for over 25 years.
• Fastidiously maintained retaining all genuine Jaguar panels. Presented in the original colour combination of Silver Grey with Red trim.
• The original bucket leather seats are included in the sale.

Specification provides 5 speed gearbox, electronic power steering, Coopercraft brakes, high capacity alloy radiator with Fossway fan, windscreen wiper delay function, 6 ins chrome wire wheels, upgraded bucket seats, improved sound system, inertia reel seatbelts, negative earth conversion, interior 12v power supply.

2024-11-02 12:46:24 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1798267

Seller's description:

Original UK RHD 5-speed manual finished in Silver Grey Metallic with Red Interior. Supplied new by H R Owen and first registered on 1 November 1962. Remains on original Registration Plate from new and now covered 73, 000 genuine miles.

The history file holds invoices from 1987 onwards and the vehicle has benefitted from various upgrades over the years and now benefits from the specification as below:

5 Speed Ulric gearbox fitted by E Type UK

Ezy Power Steering fitted by E Type UK

Upgraded seats by CMC (originals supplied as part of sale)

Coopercraft Brake Caliper upgrade

High capacity alloy radiator with Fossway fan & shroud

Inertia rear seatbelts using original jaguar buckles

6 inch Chrome wire wheels with 205 section tyres

Full length Webasto sunroof

Spin-on oil filter conversion

Delay function on windscreen wipers

Negative earth conversion with interior power supply for Sat Nav etc

Servicing details:

Original Service Book details early services carried out by Bearts of Kingston, H R Owen Kensington and J E White of Bishops Stortford up to 31, 351 mls in May 1969.

Major Service Works include -

Engine rebuild @ 56k miles,

Rear diff and suspension rebuild @ 69k mls (including all bushes/ shocks),

Carburettors totally rebuilt at 70k mls,

All fluids including brake fluid changed yearly since 1989 (regardless of mileage)

Replacement of all consumable items including flexible brake pipes, fuel lines, hoses & bushes at regular intervals.

The history file also contains the original Service Book & Owners book as well as Jaguar Daimler Vehicle Information Sheet (Heritage Certificate) plus MOT's spanning from 1985 to 2023.

£99,950