2007-12-07 22:39:03 | pauls writes:

Registration PA 1

2022-04-22 14:29:43 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/22

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Auction description:

Offered from thirty years of family ownership and supplied with its original 'buff' logbook.

Chassis number 850112 left the factory on the 11th September 1961 finished in Carmen Red with a matching red interior, an unusual combination, topped with a black hood. As an early example, this would have been produced with the highly desirable flat floor tub, second only in rarity to the earlier ‘outside bonnet lock’ cars. The supplying dealer, Rossleigh Ltd. of Newcastle Upon Tyne sold the car to its first owner, a George M. Tait of Marlborough House, Newcastle Upon Tyne on 21st September 1961 and carrying the registration number, ‘GAT 18’. The accompanying original ‘buff’ logbook is a remarkable source of the Jaguar’s early history and often absent in cars of this era. It shows that Mr Tait kept the car until June 1964 at which point it was registered to Stannington Car Sales Ltd., of Morpeth, Northumberland and the registration number ‘YJR 999’ issued.

In April 1965, the car was registered to R.D Gray of the Scottswood Service Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in August of that year, a Herbert Barclay of Nottingham became the Jaguar’s new owner. Between August 1967 and May 1968 the car changed hands between two Nottingham-based garages and, shortly after, ended up at the Forge Garage in Higham on the Hill, Nuneaton. The last owner listed on the buff logbook and noted as the seventh change was, as far as we can decipher, a Brian Moore of Yew Tree Lane, Solihull dated 22nd April 1969.

On 9th July 1992 our vendor’s late husband bought chassis #850112 from local classic car dealer Horner & West of Pontefract for £31,000, part-exchanging his E-Type Series 3 against the purchase. Restored prior to purchase and now trimmed in black leather, it was registered ‘PA 1', our vendor's late husband's initials. With the intention of using the car on high days and holidays, but rarely taking a day off, the car was barely used, adding very miles over the years. At the time of cataloguing, the mileage reading was 72,007. Whilst MOT’d regularly up until 2005, as evidenced in the history file, the car was little used due to work commitments, and later ill health and a reluctance to sell his “dream car” led to its hibernation for seventeen years. Registered in our vendor’s name on the 2nd April 2019, after her husband’s sad passing, it has now been decided by the family that the car needs a new custodian and is therefore offered to auction with a heavy heart, with the hope it goes to a good home.

Noted E-Type specialist, William Heynes, inspected the car on 5th April 2022 and his report and conclusions can be e-mailed upon request. The report confirms that the car is fitted with a later engine and the main tub is from a later Series 1 Roadster and not an original ‘flat floor’ car, however, it has been modified to the original specification. The gearbox number has not been verified and we have listed the factory-issued numbers for reference only. The chassis plate is a non-original replacement and believed to have been fitted during the restoration in the late 1980s or early 1990s, prior to our vendor’s purchase in 1992.

Whilst in good usable order up until 2005, but not having been run since, the car will require mechanical recommissioning prior to returning to the road. It is presented to auction with a history file containing the aforementioned 'buff' logbook, an early 'blue' V5 showing the date of manufacture as 1961, MOTs, Horner & West Bill of Sale for the Series 3 E-Type dated 22nd August 1990 which was subsequently part-exchanged against this car, and a Bill of Sale dated 9th July 1992 for the purchase of Chassis #850112. Included too, is a copy of Jaguar Cars Ltd. issued 'Vehicle Information Sheet' dated 3rd July 1992 confirming chassis and engine numbers, exterior and trim colours, first dealer and the date of manufacture as 11th September 1961. The original 'picture frame' is also included with the car which, according to the William Heynes' report, bears the original factory stamping of the chassis number.

Registration Number HVS 382

Chassis Number 850112

Engine Number R1695-9

Body Colour Carmen Red

2025-08-06 13:05:17 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/25

carsonline.bonhams.com/en/listings/jaguar/e-type-series-1-38-roadster-flat-floor ...

Auction description:

1961 Jaguar E Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster Flat Floor

Upgraded Brakes

Driven Over 2 Hours To Us

Fantastic Shut Lines

Upgraded Cooling

£13,000 Spent At Moss

Red

Black

Right-hand drive

Vehicle location Bonhams Cars Online HQ, United Kingdom

Fabulous Flat Floor - Many Moss Upgrades

This example obviously ticks that box but then doubles down thanks to its superb condition inside and out and recent, professional recommissioning.

This fine example’s chassis number of 850112 confirms it to be an original flat floor car as well as a right hand drive, UK specified OTS model with a manufacture date of September 1961. The car originally, and unusually, featured a Carmen Red livery and red upholstery. The car made its way to dealers Rossleigh Ltd of Newcastle Upon Tyne who, in turn, supplied the car to its first keeper. A number of subsequent owners came and went before an extended period of family ownership commenced in 1992.

The previous keeper acquired the E Type in July 1992 from a local specialist dealer. By this point the Jaguar had been fully restored and carried a £31,000 price tag. The red interior had also been retrimmed in more conventional black leather. Between 1992 and 2006 the Jaguar was regularly MoT’d but hardly used with 1993’s MoT documenting a shade under 71,500 miles. With today’s indicated total standing at just 72,234 it is clear that this E Type has enjoyed an extended period of virtual hibernation. Between 2006 and 2019 the E Type was taken off the road and stored. In 2019 the car’s ownership passed to the previous keeper’s wife when he passed away. In 2022 the Jaguar was offered for auction straight from storage and was acquired by the current trade seller at that point. Given the Jaguar’s lack of use in recent years over £13,000 has since been spent with Moss Jaguar fully recommissioning this remarkable E Type ready for use.

Exterior

The Series 1 E Types perhaps showcase Sayer’s craft in its purist form. As an aerodynamicist who honed his craft on Bristol aircraft during World War II, of course he included Perspex faired in headlamps and of course the E Type was safe and stable right up to its 150mph top speed. What’s more, there’s not a spoiler or diffuser in sight. What is in sight, however, is the bright and vibrant Carmen Red livery which is thought to date from the early 1990’s restoration and still looks amazing.

The combination of the sheen of the bright and lustrous paintwork, the shiny chrome bumpers, overriders, door furniture and grill meld to give this car road presence and head-turning period appeal by the absolute bucket-load. A particular highlight are the twin chromed silencers and tailpipes which follow the lines of the tapered tail to exit just below the rear numberplate. The cross-spoked wire wheels are also chrome finished and appear to be in excellent condition all round with no significant areas of imperfection noted. The Jaguar inscribed twin eared spinners, likewise. The 15-inch wheels are shod with a matching set of retro looking radial type tyres in a period-correct 185/80 configuration.

The E Type is fitted with a black fabric hood in keeping with its original factory specification. This hood looks much newer than that, however, appearing free from imperfections with even the big acetate rear window remaining clear and free from obscuring fold lines.

Interior

The Jaguar’s cabin, now finished in black, features the correct Series I slim profile, arched back bucket seats which bring to mind those of World War II bombers and, perhaps, influenced by Sayer’s experience at Bristol. Likewise the toggle switchgear mounted on the machine turned centre alloy panel. These are accompanied by four auxiliary Smiths white on black gauges. These augment the large speedometer and tachometer which are situated dead ahead of the lucky driver. A wooden rimmed, alloy spoked steering wheel is also present complete with the signature chequered flag boss. 

Those compact bucket seats are dressed in supple black leather with generously padded extremities aiding both comfort and lateral support. The black carpets are edge bound for durability and the seat backs fold forward to provide access to a black vinyl trimmed luggage shelf. The door cards are finished in matching black leather and feature horizontally arranged, chromed trim strips and door furniture. The high and wide inner sill panels are trimmed in leather to match the rest of the interior. 

The hood lining is courtesy of a beige flocked fabric and appears admirably clean and free from marks or stains. Sturdy and original looking chromed fittings are present to securely fasten the hood’s leading edge against the windscreen frame. The surprisingly commodious boot is fitted with a beige carpet mat, and a spare wire wheel and tyre is housed beneath the floor panel. A bagged jack and accompanying tools are also present as are numerous spare parts.

Mechanical

The E Type would initially inherit the 3.8-litre Jaguar XK engine which had previously seen service in the XK150. The straight six DOHC unit was fitted with a triple SU carburettor set up with Jaguar originally quoting power at 265 bhp gross and 240 Ib-ft of torque. A four speed manual transmission feeds power to the rear wheels. In 1961 this combination delivered almost unimaginable levels of performance with a top speed approaching 150mph and a 0-60mph time of around 7 seconds. The mechanical condition of this E Type is underscored by the fact that it was driven for over two hours to our Oxfordshire HQ. It is also reported to boast upgraded brakes and cooling system for added usability.

Lifting the curvy clam-shell bonnet reveals that iconic XK engine. As engines go, it’s not a bad looker, either. Access is peerless, thanks to the wings and bonnet being a single entity. Plenty of polished alloy is in evidence together with the aforementioned row of triple SU carburettors mounted to the offside. The inner panels of the car and underside of the bonnet look as you would expect with no areas of concern noted or reported. All expected data plates appear present and correct. The underside of the car looks very impressive indeed with everything here looking very clean, well painted, deformation and leak free. 

History

There is a small but instructive archive of paperwork accompanying this Series I E Type. Foremost amongst these is the current V5 registration document in the name of the owner. This confirms the car’s Historic Vehicle status and its associated MoT exemption and VED zero rating in the UK. Despite this the Jaguar holds an advisory free MoT which is valid until April 2026. A number of earlier MoT hard copies are also present.

A vehicle information sheet provided by Jaguar Cars in 1992 is here providing an extract of the factory build records. Other highlights include the original buff logbook, some original sales invoices from the early 1990’s and a 2001 copy of the E Type Register directory.