1963 |
Jaguar E-Type 3.8
1963 Jaguar E-type Series 1 '63
1963 Jaguar E-type Series 1 '63
Serie I
Convertible
/ Roadster
198/269 kw/hp
Xavier
Molenaar
Oldtimerfarm
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Vehicle details
Vehicle dataMake Jaguar Model E-Type Model name E-Type 3.8 Series Serie I Year of manufacture 1963 Technical detailsBody style Convertible Body detail Roadster Power (kw/hp) 198/269 Cubic capacity (ccm) 3,781 Cylinders 6 Doors 2 Steering Left (LHD) Transmission Manual Drive Rear Fuel Petrol
Description
- Comes with a certificate of heritage
- In the mintest of mint conditions
- Fully restored to detail
- Lots of invoices
The Jaguar E-Type - released in a trilogy and often nicknamed in the US as ‘Jaguar XK-E’ - left every petrol head baffled from its initial release in 1961 until the end of production in 1974. The sleek and aerodynamic design has stark resemblances to the design of jet planes. Underneath the hood there’s a performant engine which emphasizes those resemblances. These two aspects have become Jaguar’s trademark which makes their cars coveted with classic car enthusiasts.
Malcolm Sayer was the aeronautic engineer who designed the E-Type, his inspiration came from the design of jet planes. Inspiration which he very successfully converted to making an icon in the automobile sector. The distinguished result was: a long prow, a short rear and a long and wide body made of monocoque steel which visually emits prestige and power. Enzo Ferrari once pronounced the XK-E to be the most beautiful car ever made.
Beside the E-Type’s aesthetic perfection there’s obviously also the performance. Initially, this British flagship came flat floor and equipped with a 3.8L in-line-six engine. Co-operating with three SU carburettors, the engine produces not less than 265 hp. In 1964 de Series 1 was upgraded enginewise: the engine capacity rose to 4.2L. In 1971, the Series 3 was released, the new engine - 5.3L V12 - jeopardized its competitors even more. That Series 3 reached speeds up to 241 km/h, which made it one of the fastest cars on the road.
Groundbreaking technology also wasn’t something Jaguar missed out on, they engineered four-wheel disc brakes and the four-speed manual gear box made this coupé even safer and easier to handle. The classy mahogany gear stick and steering wheel strengthen a certain feeling of safety and moveability.
During the past decades, and still, the E-Type has remained a prestige-emitting car. Obviously, this car has won several awards and they seem not to lose their value soon. Car enthusiast from all over the globe have been coveting this car.
Series 1
The E-Type Series 1 - initially released as a GT-coupé and as a convertible - was initially driven by 3.8L engine which was previously engineered and used for the Jaguar XK150S. In March 1961 the Series 1 was released in Europe, one month’s later the Series 1 was exposed to the Americans. The new Jaguar immediately received labels such as ‘revolutionary’ and ‘futuristic’, which in the 60’s zeitgeist was very true. This sports car was cheaper than its competitors, the design and the technology were groundbreaking. The first 500 E-Types ever made were flat floor and the 1961 Series 1 in general was provided by an in-line-six 3.8L engine which co-operated with no less than 3 SU carburettors. Three years later, in 1964, the engine was re-engineered and upgraded to 4.2L, other changes were made such as: separated suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and more enjoyable seats. A visible difference between the 3.8L and the 4.2L should be the emblem on the rear. As from 1966 Jaguar released a 2+2 coupé with a much longer wheelbase and an automatic gear box as an option.
Technical information:
_Body work_
- Length (cm): 468
- Width (cm): 166
- Height (cm): 127
- Wheelbase (cm): 268
- Weight (kg): 1401
_Mechanics_
- Engine: in-line six-cylinder 3781 cc front-engine
- Valve gear: 12
- Fuel system: 3 SU HD8 carburettors
- Gear box: four-speed manual
- Transmission: RWD
- Left-steered
- power: 269 pk (198 kW) at 5400 t/m
- torque: 353 Nm at 4000 t/m
- Top speed: 236 km/h
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Condition & Registration
Registered Ready to drive Vehicle-ID: 327267 Dealer Vehicle-ID: 6655
Dealer-Imprint
Oldtimerfarm SPRL / BVBa
Steenweg op Deinze 51C
9880 Aalter
+32472401338
Xavier Molenaar
Seller
Xavier
Molenaar
Steenweg op Deinze 51C
9880 Aalter
Xavier Molenaar
Oldtimerfarm
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