2018-08-18 13:56:35 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/18
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MO18/Monterey/lots/r0098-1961-jaguar-e-type-series-1- ...

Auction descrption:
Lot Number 168
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster
$175,000 - $225,000
Offered without reserve
RM | Sotheby's - MONTEREY 2018 - Offered on: Friday, August 24, 2018
Chassis No. 876227
Engine No. R 2870-9
Body No. R 2519

Extremely desirable Series 1 E-Type
Early "flat-floor" example with covered headlights
Quality restoration by marque specialists
Matching-numbers engine, cylinder head, and block
Includes Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate

Please note that this lot is titled as a 1962.

This desirable early E-Type completed manufacture on 27 November 1961 and was dispatched to Jaguar of Eastern Canada in Montreal on 7 December. The car was originally finished in Cream over black interior and fitted with a black convertible cloth top. Shortly after delivery, the Jaguar was acquired by its first owner Jute S. R. Lachler from JWF Cars Ltd. in Toronto. Previous owners are noted as Richard Lucas of Nepean, Ontario, from 1975 to 2001, when ownership then transferred to Alasdair McNellan of Oakville. Remaining in Canada, the car was later acquired by the current owner from McNellan in May 2009. Several years thereafter the owner decided to have his E-Type fully restored between 2012 and 2013. The E-Type was refinished in the traditional color combination of British Racing Green with a Biscuit leather interior and matching tan top. At this time the original 3.8-liter engine was fully rebuilt and features its original matching-numbers cylinder head and block numbers. The four-speed manual gearbox is also said to be the original.

Considered by many to be a work of art, a similar example is a permanent exhibit at the New York Museum of Modern Art. This stunning, rare E-Type is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

2018-09-08 14:09:23 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/8/18
carsschmitt.com, 92k miles.

Seller's description;
1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I "FLAT-FLOOR" ROADSTER
SPECTACULAR RESTORATION BY MARQUE SPECIALISTS
METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL
RARE AND DESIRABLE EARLY "FLAT FLOOR" SERIES I ROADSTER
ONE OF ONLY 2,086 LEFT-HAND DRIVE EXAMPLES BUILT!
NUMBERS MATCHING ENGINE
PREVIOUS LONG TERM OWNERSHIP (OVER 25 YEARS)
GORGEOUS AND DESIRABLE COLOR COMBINATION
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES TOOL KIT, OWNER'S MANUAL, JAGUAR HERITAGE CERTIFICATE, PREVIOUS APPRAISALS AND MORE!
RECENTLY SERVICED
PERFORMS WONDERFULLY!
ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE MARKET TODAY!
A COLLECTOR'S DREAM!
BLAUPUNKT AM RADIO

The 1961 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster featured here is appropriately finished in traditional British Racing Green over wonderful Biscuit leather interior and matching convertible top. This particular example was completed at the factory in November 1961 and was sold new through JWF Cars. Being an early production example, this E-type is one of only 2,086 left-hand drive examples produced with "flat floor" pans, a highly sought-after feature for collectors today. It is a meticulously maintained example that has spent over 25 years with the same owner and had a no-expense-spared restoration completed between 2012 and 2013. Today, this Jaguar presents in spectacular restored condition.
Year:1961
Make:Jaguar
Model:E-Type Series I
Color: British Racing Green
Mileage: 92,414
Engine: 3.8L 266 HP DOHC Inline-6
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual

2018-09-09 08:50:14 | Daniel writes:

previously sold for $196,000 Inclusive of applicable buyer's fee at RM Auction in August 2018