2021-05-01 14:57:28 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/21
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2021-05-15/cars/ref-61-1966-jaguar-e-type-se ...

Auction description:
Ascot Racecourse May 15th 2021
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster (4.2 Litre)
Lot Number 226
Registration TRX 64D
Chassis Number 1E12083
Engine Number 736936-9
Odometer reading 3,600 miles
Estimate £74,000 - £86,000

From a private collection
Matching numbers example
Restoration costing circa £25,000
Delivered new in 1966 to the United States this well presented, matching number, Series I E-Type has been professionally converted to right hand drive and is offered in Primrose Yellow over a black leather interior. Treated to an extensive restoration which included the removal of the gearbox and an engine overhaul, as well as various other works, totalling to circa £25,000. Offered in very good order throughout, the paintwork and interior show little sign of age and the engine bay is clean. The vendor reports that this E-Type runs and drive well and has been part of his private collection for some time. Accompanying the car is a sizeable history file detailing the restoration and including photographs of the process, various MoT test certificates, sundry invoices, and a V5 registration document. Ready for the coming summer months, we are sure this well looked after example will prove to be huge amounts of fun for its new custodian.

2022-05-02 11:14:50 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 5/22

collectingcars.com/for-sale/1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-4-2-roadster

Auction description:

3,314 miles (indicated)

manual

RHD

Pale Primrose Yellow 

Black

4.2L

VIN 1E12083

Lot #09949

trade Sale

Mereworth, Kent, United Kingdom

This Jaguar E-Type is a beautifully restored example of the iconic classic roadster, with an eye-catching specification.  

Power comes from a rebuilt 4.2-litre straight-six, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox.  

The car was built on 29 November 1965, before being dispatched from the factory on 6 December to Jaguar Cars of New York.  

Originally left-hand drive, it was shipped to the UK and registered with the DVLA in 1990.  

The car was comprehensively restored by a marque specialist and has also been converted to right-hand drive.  

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES  

This matching-numbers E-Type Roadster is finished in its original colour scheme of Pale Primrose Yellow over black leather upholstery.  

It rides on a set of 15-inch wire wheels, and features slim chrome front and rear bumpers, and chrome headlight bezels. 

The cabin is equipped with a wood-rimmed steering wheel and the full complement of Smiths instrument dials. 

It will be accompanied by a collection of MOT certificates and maintenance invoices, along with a photographic record of the restoration and its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. 

The car has only covered around 1,000 miles since being restored. The true mileage is not known, though the odometer may have gone around the clock once. 

The cherished plate ‘444 JXW’ is included in the sale.   

CONDITION  

There has been no known bodywork damage, and there are no visible signs of corrosion.  

The resprayed Pale Primrose paintwork is in very good shape, and is well documented in the photo gallery. The seller notes one small blemish on the driver’s side wheel arch about the size of a finger nail. 

Its black soft top roof is generally very smart, fitting well over the frame though with some slightly loose trim over the passenger side.  

Inside, the black leather seats have some light creasing, but they remain in excellent overall condition. 

The switchgear controls are likely all original, and still functional as they should. 

No electrical or mechanical faults have been detected.  

SERVICE HISTORY  

Its most recent service was at approximately 200 miles ago, where the engine oil, filter and spark plugs were replaced.  

The car was fully restored at an indicated mileage of around 2,322 miles, which included an engine rebuild, fitment of a new bonnet and a right-hand drive conversion.