2023-04-17 14:49:21 | Harry Stevens writes:

Lot 21 at the H and H Auction Sale of Classic and Collector Cars at Duxford on 15 March 2023. Sold for £74,250. Abbreviated catalogue description below.
www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot21---1965-jaguar-e-type-42-coupe/

*1965 Series 1 4.2 E Type Coupe, offered in Primrose Yellow
* Imported in 1989, professionally converted to right hand drive
* Owned by the same family since 1997
* Fully rebuilt differential at a cost of £7000 in 2016

According to an accompanying letter from its manufacturer chassis 1E31288 was completed on 28 June 1965 and shipped to Jaguar Cars New York. Equipped with the 4.2 litre engine and preferred all synchro four speed manual gearbox, it was repatriated in 1989. Professionally converted to right hand drive, the E Type has been registered to members of the same family for the past 26 years. Understood to retain its original matching numbers cylinder block, it was restored 10 years ago and refinished in Primrose Yellow with Black leather upholstery. Displaying a credible but unwarranted 74,000 miles on the odometer, with only a 1,000 being accrued since the differential refurbishment in 2016.

Thoroughly serviced last month, JGU48C is in excellent condition with regard to engine, gearbox, electrics, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. The car is rust free and paintwork is superb. The engine compartment is pristine with no rips or tears to the leather and blemish free headlining. The instruments are all in working order and it drives very well. It comes with V5C registration document, Jaguar letter and other sundry paperwork.