2012-02-28 08:34:58 | Ray Moran writes:

Car as some competition spec, I have a letter from a former owner in which he states that the car was race prepared and raced at Daytona and Sebring plus other well known race tracks, all the comp spec is factory, with factory part numbers, it also has chrome comp wire wheels six and a half inches wide,plus stiffer suspension. First owner was a test pilot in WW2 in the U.S.Airforce and was the sole test Pilot on the iconic P51 Mustang among others,also the car was in Florida untill 1970, when it was sold from Orange Motors inc Miami to the former owner that wrote to me, he shipped it to Costa Rica until 1989, he sold it to the person that I bought the car from after it had been shipped to Vancouver BC , i shipped the car to the UK in 1993 and spent ten years restoring it,thats when I found all the special spec. The car as only 29,000 original miles on the clock,because it as hardly been used since 1970. I still have the car in my posession.

2012-02-28 08:34:58 | Ray Moran writes:

Car as some competition spec, I have a letter from a former owner in which he states that the car was race prepared and raced at Daytona and Sebring plus other well known race tracks, all the comp spec is factory, with factory part numbers, it also has chrome comp wire wheels six and a half inches wide,plus stiffer suspension. First owner was a test pilot in WW2 in the U.S.Airforce and was the sole test Pilot on the iconic P51 Mustang among others,also the car was in Florida untill 1970, when it was sold from Orange Motors inc Miami to the former owner that wrote to me, he shipped it to Costa Rica until 1989, he sold it to the person that I bought the car from after it had been shipped to Vancouver BC , i shipped the car to the UK in 1993 and spent ten years restoring it,thats when I found all the special spec. The car as only 29,000 original miles on the clock,because it as hardly been used since 1970. I still have the car in my posession.

2014-04-30 04:03:00 | Anonymous writes:

Sold in the UK 28th April 2014
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21899/lot/332/

1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre 'Series 1' Coupé
Registration no. DBV 203B Chassis no. 889736 Engine no. RA4829-9
Sold for £43,700 inc. premium

The current vendor purchased this left-hand drive E-Type coupé in Vancouver, Canada in 1989. At that time he was proprietor of a garage specialising in the repair, servicing and restoration of - mainly - British sports cars. Realising that he was too busy to restore the E-type, he placed it in storage for the next three years. An extended visit to the UK on family business, followed by the redevelopment of his business premises, meant that the car had to be moved to alternative accommodation at vintage vehicle specialists False Creek Automotive, where it remained for a further two years. Eventually, the owner had the car shipped to the UK where it was stored for another three-or-so years. By this time he had acquired a workshop with comprehensive restoration facilities, but pressure of other work slowed the progress of the E-Type's rebuild, which took the best part of ten years to complete.

The accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate reveals that the E-Type was manufactured on 30th December 1963 and despatched to Jaguar Cars, New York on 15th January 1964. The colour scheme is recorded as Opalescent Silver Grey with black interior trim, while the first owner is listed as one J D Onerem of Dayton, Ohio. A major in the US Army Airforce during WW2, J D Onerem was a celebrated test pilot who flew prototypes of some of his country's most advanced aircraft, including the Lockheed P38 Lightning and North American P51-H Mustang. The appeal of a fast, state-of-the-art sports car like the E-Type to a man with such a background is obvious.

After restoration the vendor contacted former owner Allan A Rodriguez, who wrote back to say that he had bought the car, which had been repainted yellow, from Jaguar dealer Orange Motors in Miami around 1970 (letter on file). He also states that it had been prepared for racing and had competed at Daytona, Sebring and other well-known circuits in the USA. Indeed, indications that the car had been raced were found during restoration, including damage to the underside consistent with hitting the kerbs on a racetrack. In addition, the car had been fitted with wide, 72-spoke wire wheels and rear wheel spacers, while the engine had been balanced (probably blueprinted) and fitted with a lightweight competition flywheel.

It would appear that the E-Type had not been in regular use since 1970. The letter from Rodriguez states he did not use it very much, due the number of cars he owned, and the immediately preceding owner did not use it either (documents show he did not own the car for long - and it needed work). In storage for lengthy periods after 1970, the E-Type currently displays a total of only 28,971 miles on the odometer. Presented in generally excellent condition, it has been totally restored to the highest standard, the process being well documented by photographs, receipts and the vendor's own lengthy summary of works carried out and upgrades incorporated (close inspection recommended). We are advised that since the rebuild's completion the car has been driven only to the annual MoT inspection (all certificates available). Offered with current road fund licence, MoT to March 2015 and V5 registration document, 'DBV 203B' represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a matching-numbers E-Type presented in beautiful condition, which has covered only a minimal mileage since a thorough and most painstaking restoration.

Saleroom notices

Upon closer inspection we would not describe the paintwork as excellent.

2022-05-10 11:50:56 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by Cars of Extinction Classic and Specialist Vehicles of Malton in April 2022. Seller's description below.

www.carsofextinction.com/1964-etype-coupe.php

A very unique matching numbers car finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with Black leather interior and originally registered in America in 1964. It comes with a Jaguar Heritage certificate and an extraordinary history. Manufactured in December 1963, it makes it one of the last 3.8 Coupes made. Fully restored over 7 years, finished in 1990 to exacting standards by a true professional. Imported into the UK in 1996 with one previous owner since that date.

Presenting well with excellent shut lines, a keen engine and in lovely condition throughout. Everything works as it should, so a real E Type driving experience. We believe this lovely car drives as well as it looks. She's in fabulous condition both in and out, and underneath. A great history file shows it was in Dallas and Miami for much of its life. Formally owned by Captain Omeron, chief test pilot of Lockheed flying Mustangs and P38 Lightenings. The history file is fully documented with many photographs.

Recently serviced by E Type specialists, Heritage Motors and checked nose to tail including new shock absorbers and original size Dunlop tyres. She is now on the button and ready to be enjoyed.