1962 JAGUAR E TYPE 3.8 SERIES 1 - £99,950
The original Jaguar bucket seats have been beautifully retrimmed in Black Nappa Leather, lap belts with chrome release flap and leaper emblem, new black deep pile carpets with sound deadening, retrimmed original door cards with flawless chrome furniture, unmarked aluminium centre console and dashboard facia, grey headlining and original sun visors all retrimmed to perfection. The original dashboard presents as new, all interior lighting, crystal clear Smiths gauges, Lucas dipping rear view mirror, toggle switches and electrics work as they were intended. Fitted with front and rear heated screens, wood rim 3-spoke brushed aluminium E-Type steering wheel and original Growler centre boss... Stunning throughout. Wheels - Sitting on unmarked chrome deep dish 72 spoke wire wheels for a better appearance and road holding, 2-ear Jaguar spinners and all matching perfect Avon CR6ZZ 205/70 R15 tyres. Brakes - Upgraded powerful Fossway Performance lightweight 4-piston calipers and vented disc brakes. The fully detailed engine and engine bay house the incredible Jaguar 3781cc straight 6 engine, 265 bhp at 5500 rpm, 260 ft-lb torque at 4000 rpm with perfectly set up triple Weber DCOE 45 carburettors, by Butlin & Sons, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, and aluminium radiator with electric cooling fan. On the road she cannot fail to impress and what a joy to drive. The 5-speed manual gearbox selects with ease, the clutch is light in operation, gear changes slick and precise and starts hot or cold without issue. The 3.8 Series crisp exhaust note is magical through the full stainless steel exhaust system with horned tailpipes. We have the original 4-speed Moss gearbox available with the car. The E-type's impact on the public when it was announced is now the stuff of legend and to many enthusiasts, the early models are the most desirable. Manufactured on 26th June 1962, chassis number 886335 Originally built to LHD specification for a private American Express executive living in the UK and registered on 2364 WK Coventry issued number plate from new.
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5 SPEED MANUAL
RHD
- RefCode: 65F3F41A-6C17-463E-8E60-CEB2B2B0B9E0