1963 | Jaguar E-Type 3.8

Lot details

Year: 1963
Make: Jaguar
Model: E-Type Series I Roadster (3.8 litre)
Registration: AFW 548A
Chassis No: 880134
Engine No: RA3528-9
Odometer: tba

• Recently completed a full £150,000 ground up restoration
• Matching numbers

Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar performance, breathtaking styling and low-price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring, while early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori, amongst others, helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension (torsion-bar front/coil-sprung rear) rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes, gave it excellent road holding and handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a 'straight port' DOHC cylinder head, its indomitable 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft of torque. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox (with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th), it reputedly enabled the E-Type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and onto 150mph. Aesthetically beautiful yet stunningly quick, the E-Type remains for many the ultimate production Jaguar.

This truly iconic matching numbers 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I Convertible has just undergone a full ground up restoration costing an eye watering circa £150,000, by the Specialist Team at ASM Classics, located in Kent. A true British favourite offered for sale in the most desirable Opalescent Golden Sand paintwork, with a truly striking complementary blue Mohair fabric soft top roof and fabulous Connolly blue leather interior. A superb unique classic E-Type in every sense. This example also comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. This pristine vehicle has only delivery miles on the clock since its ground up restoration. It is a true icon of automotive design with its incredibly incomparable sleek lines and a powerful 3.8 litre, six-cylinder engine that produces 265bhp. It also has a later synchromesh gearbox for ease of driving allowing this E-Type to achieve a top speed of 150mph comfortably. This convertible is just a perfect combination of both style and performance, making it a must have to any classic car collection. Do not miss the opportunity to own a piece of true motoring history, with this timeless and unique example. Presenting as you would expect for what is essentially a new car and represents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Jaguar history. This fabulous Jaguar must surely be one of the finest examples of the 3.8 roadster available today. It certainly is one that must be viewed to be completely appreciated and unrepeatable in terms of quality. Consigned by James Good