2004-10-04 09:28:19 | pauls writes:

Car was sold at auction 10/31/95
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/2136478531/

Auction description:
Jaguar E-Type S1 3.8 (1961)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
Coys, Kensington sales centre, Kensington
Type Car
Lot Number 012
Estimate £13000-£15000
Hammer Price £13350
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1961
Condition rating 1
Registration number WSU 288
Mileage -
Chassis number 885175
Engine number R2562-9

2011-04-29 23:38:51 | Peter Slater writes:

I imported this car into Australia in 2008. It was returned to the UK in 1989, restored and converted to right had drive by M&C Wilkinson. Also upgraded with all-synchro box, series 3 front brakes, alternator, kenlow cooling fan and 6 branch manifold

2011-12-31 03:43:33 | Peter Slater writes:

After consulting the JDHT it was discovered that 885175 had been given the wrong body number at some stage. The ID plate was stamped V1114 when in fact the correct body number is V1206. A new JDHT Heritage Certificate was issued confirming this.

2015-04-04 16:57:34 | Peter Slater writes:

Displayed at Jaguar National Rally Tasmania March 2015 were it was awarded the Ian Cummins Trophy for "Best Car on Display not entered in Concours"

2022-06-08 19:34:52 | Clive writes:

Advertised for sale on carsales.com.au 9 June 2022, asking AUD$270,000. Car is in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Seller’s description (edited) follows:

1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe.  Early flat floor car built 8th November 1961.  Sold new by Jaguar Cars New York. Restored and professionally converted to right hand drive in 1990.

Fully rebuilt front and rear suspensions.  As new Dunlop 5” chrome wires.  Recent new clutch, new reproduction factory style aluminium radiator, new header tank, uprated electric cooling fan, new cooling hoses and dynamo style alternator.  Reconditioned water pump and crank pulley.  Period Motorola radio with iPhone connectivity.  Original Wilmot Breeden keys on reproduction 1961 E-Type key fob.  Complete tool roll.

Large history file and various Jaguar factory publications included.

Has featured in several photo shoots, a mens fashion accessories advertisement, won several Jaguar National Rally awards and was displayed in the Hyatt Canberra Hotel as the feature car for the Jaguar National Rally celebrating 50 years of the E-Type.  A regular participant in the Jaguar Mountain Rally.

Cherished and maintained to a high standard during long term ownership by Jaguar enthusiast.

2023-01-08 02:44:15 | Clive writes:

Again advertised for sale on carsales.com.au 8 January 2023, asking AU$270,000. Car is in Australian Capital Territory.

2023-08-27 05:56:09 | Clive writes:

Advertised for sale on carsales.com.au 20 August 2023, asking AU$239,950. Car is in Australian Capital Territory.