JAGUAR E-TYPE 3.8 'FLAT FLOOR' ROADSTER - £Auction
A desirable 'Flat Floor' example, this gorgeous E-Type left the Browns Lane factory on November 27th, 1961, bound for Henlys London but was not registered until January 1962. It boasted Carmen Red bodywork and red leather trim, as it still does to this day. It was restored over a 10-year period starting in the 1990s, some of that work included the installation of a new interior supplied by Aldridge Trimming of Wolverhampton and a fresh black mohair hood. The present owner bought the car in 2018 on the understanding that it was in superb mechanical order, which it turns out was not really the case. Thus, he set out to make sure the E-Type was mechanically 'on the button' and amongst many works which were carried out, the engine was stripped, rebuilt and re-installed (all invoices in the file from Norman Motors Ltd). This Jaguar's bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, original straight-six engine and four-speed manual transmission are all in a 'very good' order. This apparently very original, home market, matching chassis and engine numbers Jaguar comes with a Heritage Certificate, some photographs of the restoration, an original E-Type service manual, operating handbook and large collection of invoices showing the expenditure whilst in our client's ownership, tax discs and old MoT test certificates. It is also worth noting that the speedometer was replaced in 2021 and the current odometer reading shows 269 miles (zero when installed) which is the total amount of miles covered since the car had substantial mechanical works carried out (there is no record of the car's previous mileage). This is a great opportunity to acquire a true British Classic which is in superb operational condition. Consigned by James Good
Lot details
Year: 1961
Make: Jaguar
Model: E-Type 3.8 'Flat Floor' Roadster
Registration: 597 NYB
Chassis No: 850290
Engine No: R26909
Mileage: 269
* Desirable 'Flat Floor' example
* Presented in its original livery of Carmen Red with red leather trim
* Substantial invoices for engine rebuild and recent mechanical works
- 269 Miles
MANUAL
RHD
- RefCode: F2CF6308-C2F1-695B-A527-2F8475277B98