2019-05-18 08:39:49 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.gmundcars.com/cars/5162/Jaguar_E-Type_38_FHC_Flat_Floor_

Seller's description:
Model E Type
Colour Aquiesent Blue
Interior Black Leather
Engine Size 3.8
Engine No R3480-9
Transmission Manual
Date Reg 04.01.1962
Keepers 1
Supplier Jaguar Cars New York
Chassis No. 885429
Year 1962

We are extremely proud to present this Fabulous example early Jaguar E-Type. Delivered to Jaguar Cars New York from new the car was originally cream with a dark blue interior. The last owner sourced the car through Jaguar Guru Duncan Wilson (D&M Wilson Castleford) and has had the car meticulously restored from top to bottom.
'A 33-page booklet showcasing this cars restoration reflects how this car is an extremely rare find and a true gem. Restored from the ground up, money has been no object in making the car one of the best E-Types in the world today. The car has had a bare metal restoration with a colour change from Cream to a very attractive Aquiesent Blue, with the interior trimmed in the finest Black Leather which compliments the Blue bodywork perfectly. The underside is a work of art and is in concourse condition body colour. The Engine has had a complete rebuild with no expense spared. The Gearbox has been stripped and found to be in excellent condition. Every component of the car has been either refurbished or renewed to the highest of standards. Needless to say, stainless steel fixings were used throughout. Details such as these form the basis of a very special restoration. A rare opportunity to acquire such a special Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. This early Flat Floor Coupe is a true icon and is to be enjoyed in the summer months or as part of a collection. All our cars come with a major service carried out, New MOT and 12 months comprehensive parts and labour warranty. Part Exchange and Finance options are also available. Free delivery throughout mainland UK with competitive rates anywhere else in the world. We will also MOT and service your car after 12 months ownership free of charge by one of our skilled Porsche trained technicians.

2021-02-01 09:26:21 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1302607

Seller's description:

Ken Jenkins - Jaguars

January 1962 3.8 E Type FHC flat floor car, matching numbers, was LHD, now RHD fully restored in opalescent dark blue with black trim.

Chassis number 885429

Engine number R ****-9

The body is superb, but it does not have the recessed louvre bonnet.

Alloy rad, brake upgrade etc.

£165,000

2022-11-30 13:24:49 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 11/22

auctions.hampsonauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-61---1962-jaguar-e-type-38-flat-flo ...&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=14&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1& ...

Auction description:

29th Nov, 2022 November 2022 Classics Auction

Lot 61

1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 'Flat Floor' Coupe

The subject of a comprehensive restoration and just 520 miles since completion

Registration - 981 UYX

Chassis No. - 885429

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 520

Let’s not beat about the bush, this 3.8-litre coupe and the accompanying 4.2-litre roadster [1E16546] entered from the same private collection, are the best E-Types it has ever been our pleasure to handle. Impeccably-presented in Opalescent Dark Blue, ‘981 UYX’ would seem to be just about perfect in every respect. One of the last of the sought after ‘flat floor’ cars, it came off line at Browns Lane on January 4, 1962. Twenty days later it was despatched to Olmette Motors of Greensburgh, Pennsylvania, who had the honour of delivering the Jaguar to its first keeper, a C E Cuplier. At this time it was finished in cream, trimmed in dark blue and featured lefthand drive. Scroll forward 60 years and it was handpicked by the vendor as the ideal basis for his long desired E-Type coupe, and so duly underwent a professional 10-year nut and bolt restoration, since when it has travelled less than 1,000 miles. The stunning exterior is matched to black hide interior trim and black carpets that contrast perfectly with the period correct alloy faced console and dashboard centre panel, plus the elegant toggle switches for which the 3.8-litre cars are also famed. This wonderful matching numbers specimen is now being offered for sale complete with period push-button radio, V5C, import documentation, Heritage Certificate and numerous photos and other documentation relating to the peerless restoration. It is also accompanied by a professionally produced booklet that covers the full story behind the car, and is transformation from a tired lefthand drive example to righthand drive potential show winner. What more can you say?!

The unveiling of the E-Type ahead of the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, is the stuff of legend. Six decades later, all examples are desirable, but it is the early flat-floored versions that are the most sought after, only 2,615 of which were made. To own one like the sale car, ie in as-new condition, is the dream of many an enthusiast, for whom reality now beckons.

In summary:

Desirable ‘flat floor’ example – one of just 2,615 made

Less than 1,000 miles since being totally restored

Presented in stunning condition inside and out