2022-03-19 08:00:41 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/e-type-si/1962/882387

Car in the UK, previously Monterey, California.

Seller's description:

Year of manufacture 1962

Mileage 89 501 mi / 144 038 km

Car type Convertible / Roadster

Chassis number 875865

Drive LHD

Condition Restored

Interior colour Blue

Exterior colour Blue

Gearbox Manual

Cars International Heritage are delighted to offer for sale this early flat floor, welded bonnet louvre Series 1 3.8 Litre Jaguar E-Type Roadster in superb, restored condition.

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster

Chassis no: 875865

Engine no: R2302-9

• Early Flat Floor car with Welded Bonnet Louvres.

• Award winning restoration.

• Matching numbers Engine and ‘pumpkin’ Head.

• 5 speed ‘CMC’ all-syncro gearbox fitted. Non-matching Moss Box included.

• Delivered new to the USA.

• UK Registered.

This particular car was built on October 23rd, 1961 and registered as a 1962 model and was produced with factory flat floors and welded bonnet louvers. According to the BMIHT Certificate, chassis 875865 was supplied in Opalescent Dark Blue with light blue trim and a black hood. The car was sold new to G.E. Sloan of Joliet, Illinois where it was used for some years, eventually finding its way to Mississippi. In the early 1990s, the next owner, famed collector Peter Mullin of Los Angeles, CA, purchased the car with the intent of fully restoring it. However, Mullin decided to concentrate his resources on his Art Deco collection, leaving the car to a new owner. In 1998, the E-Type found a new owner in Pasadena, CA who took over the project. The car was completely disassembled, the engine and wishbone rear end assembly already professionally rebuilt, crated and prepared for installation. Finding and collecting correct parts would take another decade to complete the restoration to factory correct early E-Type specification.

Other early features include Pumpkin Orange cylinder head carried over from the XK150 and headlight buckets correctly painted in body colour. And while every detail of the restoration was carefully studied for accurate application, the added plus is that this car retains the original engine block and head, original chassis, and a correct Moss gearbox (though not the factory original unit). A 5 speed all synchromesh gearbox supplied by CMC of Bridgenorth is currently fitted. A team of specialists with expertise in Jaguar cars was assigned to complete the restoration. Reed Jensen of Glendale, CA performed all mechanical work, Classic Vision of Burbank, CA applied the stunning Light Opalescent Blue paint over their superb bodywork, and Tony D’Allesandro of Los Angeles, CA thoughtfully tailored the factory correct interior. The correct convertible top was replaced in 2016 and new Vredestein tyres were also recently installed.

Prior to repatriation to the UK, the E-Type was displayed at many Jaguar Owners Club Concours during its later life in the USA. Significant shows and wins include:

2017 San Marino Motor Classic – 2nd in Class

2016 La Jolla Concours d”Elegance – Best in Class

2014 San Marino Motor Classic – 2nd in Class

2014 San Marino Motor Classic – Mayor’s Award

2014 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance – 2nd in Class

2012 Dana Point Concours d’Elegance – Best in Class

2012 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance – Best in Class

2012 San Marino Motor Classic – Best in Class

2011 Dana Point Concours d’Elegance - 2nd in Class

2011 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance – 2nd in Class

2010 Los Angeles Conrours d’Elegance – Best in Class

2008 Los Angeles Conrours d’Elegance – Best in Class

With a production run from 1961 to 1975, these early cars are undoubtably the most sort after E-Type from the 14-year production run of over 38,000 cars worldwide. The sculpted bucket seats, aluminium dash and center console denote early 3.8 litre cars. The original is the best! It can be unusual to find a design that from the outset is considered by fans of the E-Type to be the best.

From a prominent UK collection, this E-Type has benefitted from regular running maintenance and has recently been the subject of an engine and gearbox removal to install a new rear main oil seal. The result is a dry engine and gearbox free from oil leaks.

With flawless opalescent Silver Blue bodywork and beautiful dark blue leather interior and dark blue convertible roof this early 3.8 Roadster is ready to show or just drive and enjoy. Complete with an original tool kit and jack.

UK Registered and taxes paid, this early LHD E-Type would also be a suitable candidate for our UK to EU programme.

2022-10-20 09:10:10 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/22

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf22/london/lots/r0048-1962-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38 ...

Auction description:

London, Marlborough House, 5 November 2022

Lot 154

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster

£180,000 - £230,000 GBP  | Offered Without Reserve

Chassis 875865 was built as a left-hand-drive car for export, completed on 23 October 1961. The presence of welded bonnet louvre panels, as opposed to later pressed versions, confirm this beautiful vehicle as an early example of Jaguar’s iconic sports car. It was finished in Opalescent Dark Blue over a Light Blue interior and a Black soft-top, and was despatched from the factory the following week bound for Jaguar Cars, New York. It was first registered in Illinois in January 1962, before making its way to Mississippi. In the early-1990s, the car was sold to renowned car collector, Peter Mullin, in Los Angeles. A certificate issued by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust confirms chassis, body, and engine numbers match those currently on the vehicle.

In 1998—and part-way through restoration—the E-Type found a new owner in Pasadena. The rebuild process continued and was completed at the hands of several California-based specialists, with instruction that body, paint, mechanical, and trim work all met factory specifications.

In its restored form, the Jaguar was frequently shown from 2008 to 2016, winning its class on multiple occasions at a variety of concours events, including Los Angeles Concours D’Elegance, Dana Point Concours D’Elegance, and San Marino Motor Classic—consistently scoring in excess of 99 points.

The vehicle was completely repainted in 2017, refinished in Opalescent Silver Blue paired with a blue soft-top, a particularly pleasing combination that adheres to available specification at time of manufacture. The car returned to the UK at the beginning of 2020.

The 3.8-litre dual overhead camshaft engine block and cylinder head bear the number "R2302-9", with the latter's casting finished in Bradite Golden Yellow—commonly referred to as “Pumpkin”. Engines produced shortly after this particular example was assembled featured a shade of gold instead.

This Jaguar E-Type is a highly attractive example of what is widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful automobiles. With desirable “flat-floor” specification and matching-numbers chassis and engine, this Roadster would make a fine addition to any collection of landmark sports cars.