Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster

The E-Type Jaguar debuted at the 1961 Geneva Motorshow as a replacement for the hugely successful Jaguar XK150.The new E-Type was nothing short of a revelation, with its heady blend of supercar performance, breath-taking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left its rivals reeling and customers desperate to own one. Designed by William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer, the E-Type was launched in 1961 in both fixed head coupe and roadster form with design inspiration taken from the Le-Mans winning D-Type sports racer. Built around a steel monocoque chassis with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, all-round independent suspension using coil springs and dampers to the rear with torsion bars and wishbones to the front. Brakes were Dunlop discs all round, mounted inboard to the rear alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight. Powered by Jaguar’s XK 3.8 litre twin-cam straight six engine, the E-Type offered breath taking performance to rival both Ferrari and Aston Martin. The 3.8 litre engine produced 265bhp and boasted a top speed of 150 mph and a 0-60 mph time of just 6.5 secs.

The 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Roadster offered here at Autostorico is finished in Opalescent Silver Grey metallic with Blue leather interior. Supplied new by Jaguar Cars of New York and registered on 7^th February 1962 to Mr C J Frankenfield this very original  example spent most of its life in America. Upon returning to the United Kingdom in 2014 the current owner decided to convert the car to RHD and whilst doing this undertook a total, no expense spared, nut and bolt restoration. Work started with removing the engine and gearbox and striping the whole body, at this point new sills and floors were fitted before rustproofing and priming ready for a respray in its original Opalescent Grey. The engine had a complete rebuild by VSE Engine Services in Wales at which point it was decided that a Guy Broad 5-speed gearbox be fitted.  Other notable works included; A full suspension rebuild, Steering overhaul, Full rewire including fitting a period look alternator, Halogen headlamps, High torque starter motor and Electronic ignition system, Upgraded 4 pot aluminium front brake calipers, Carburettor rebuild, Stainless steel exhaust system, New chrome wire wheels and tyres fitted,  Finally, a complete new interior was fitted including recovering the seats, door panels, metalwork, replacing the carpets and re-trimming the hood.

Offered for sale with a current V5 registration document, MOT certificate valid until January 2019 and a history file containing numerous invoices including a heritage certificate.

This car offers the purchaser an opportunity to own a fine example of the most desirable Series 1 E-Type, which will certainly appreciate further over time.

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