2005-04-19 09:05:23 | pauls writes:

Car offered at Christie's auction 4/19/05.

Auction description:
1965 JAGUAR E-TYPE ROADSTER
Estimate 25,000 - 35,000 GBP
Registration No. GFS 175D
Chassis No. 1E1526
Engine No. 7E8570-9
Carmen red with black interior

Engine: six cylinder, in-line, twin overhead camshaft, triple SU carburettors, 265 bhp at 5,400rpm, 4235cc; Gearbox: four-speed synchromesh; Brakes: Dunlop servo-assisted discs all round
Suspension: independent double wishbones with torsion bars to front (???), independent rear with twin coil spring/damper units on each side Right hand drive

The car proudly offered by Christie's today is one of just 1050 4.2 litre Roadsters built for the home market between 1965 and 1968. The car was originally supplied on 15 April 1966 to William Havvower of East Lothian in Opalescent Dark Green with black interior and hood. Today it is finished in Carmen red with a black leather interior and red carpets, all in excellent condition. Currently fitted with a Motalita steering wheel as well as chrome wire wheels,the car has been well maintained being part of a private collection for several years and is offered for sale due to lack of use. This is an excellent example of this seminal milestone, arguably the zenith both of Jaguar's road cars and of Sir William's remarkable helmsmanship of the Coventry firm, and, according to US journalist Henry Manning, "the greatest crumpet-catcher known to man".

2006-02-19 13:13:31 | Pat Farmer writes:

I am interested in purchasing a 4.2 Series 1 so if the current owner of this car is interested in selling, please contact me.