2004-05-05 13:22:00 | Herman Stöver writes:

According to the "International Jaguar E-Type Register / Directory of Vehicles and Owners, 1986 edition" of the Jaguar Drivers Club, UK registrationnr. was (1986) 264 HGD, owner: unknown

2023-09-16 20:18:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/23

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-476---1963-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-litre-fixed ...

Auction description:

20th Sep, 2023, 30th Anniversary Sale at The Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Lot 476

1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Fixed-Head Coupé

Original UK market car subject to recent engine overhaul

Estimate £75,000 - £85,000

Registration No: 264 HGD

Chassis No: 860992

MOT: Exempt

Recently subject to a complete engine rebuild including replacement engine block (original included)

Finished in rarely seen Black over Grey leather

Original UK specification right-hand drive car

Owned by the vendor for the last 30 years

A desirable ‘home market’ example, ‘264 HGD’ was originally finished in Red with Grey leather upholstery (the latter a comparatively unusual choice). The Jaguar’s continuation green logbook remains on file and it is understood to have had just two former keepers before being acquired by the vendor in 1992. The E-type is thought to have undergone its colour change some forty years ago. The Black paintwork accentuates the Fixed Head Coupe’s lines and, in our opinion, pairs with the Grey hued interior very well. The history file dates back to the 1980s with regular maintenance having been untaken throughout this period. The seller had the Jaguar re-wired shortly after purchase and has not long treated it to a thorough engine overhaul using a replacement block (c.500 miles ago). The bodywork has been attended to including a replacement boot floor and the suspension has been refreshed in recent years. The total cost of the engine work totalled over £19,000 which is evident through the receipts in the history file. The car's original engine block is included as part of the sale (but it deemed to be porous hence the need for exchange). The transplanted cylinder block (a genuine 1963 item) was re-lined to suit the original pistons and the original crankshaft, cylinder head and camshafts have been retained. The car is also running its original four speed Moss gearbox as testament to the originality of this car.

The vendor advises that the car presents with a delightful patina as most of the paint is now 40 years old and parts of the interior have been reconditioned to be in keeping with the overall feeling of originality. The engine is said to run very well and the car is entirely usable thanks to the recent mechanical works completed.