Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster, 1966
Jaguar E-type السلسلة 1
Jaguar E-type السلسلة 1•
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Chassis No.: 1E11625
Engine No.: 7E5915-9
US$190,400 USD | Sold
- 4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
- Electronic Multi-point Fuel Injection
- Est. 300bhp at 5,800rpm
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Tastefully and professionally prepared performance-oriented E-Type
- Fitted with 5-speed gearbox, electronic fuel injection and D-Type style Dunlop alloy wheels
- Desirable covered-headlight Series I E-Type retaining its matching numbers engine
There have been few better summaries of the E-Type's manifest virtues than the forgoing, penned by the inimitable John Bolster for Autosport shortly after the car's debut. Conceived and developed as an open sportscar, the Jaguar E-Type debuted at the Geneva Salon in March 1961 in Coupé form. The car caused a sensation - spontaneous applause breaking out at the unveiling - with its instantly classic lines and a 140mph-plus top speed. The design owed much to that of the racing D-Type, a monocoque tub forming the main structure while a tubular spaceframe extended forwards to support the engine.
The latter was the 3.8-liter, triple-carburetor, 'S' unit first offered as an option on the preceding XK150. Aerodynamically, the Coupé was superior to the Roadster and the better Grand Tourer, enjoying as it did a marginally higher top speed and the considerable convenience of a generously sized luggage platform accessed via the side-hinged rear door.
Its engine aside, only in terms of its transmission did the E-Type represent no significant advance over the XK150, whose durable four-speed Moss gearbox it retained. The latter was replaced when the 4.2-liter engine was introduced on the Series 1 in October 1964, a more user-friendly all-synchromesh gearbox and superior Lockheed brake servo forming part of the improved specification together with the bigger, torquier engine. Apart from '4.2' badging, the car's external appearance was unchanged, but under the skin there were numerous detail improvements, chiefly to the electrical and cooling systems, and to the seating arrangements. Top speed remained unchanged at around 150mph, the main performance gain resulting from the larger engine being improved flexibility.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This stunning E-Type benefits not only from an extensive, professional restoration performed by the noted Jaguar specialists at Austin Texas-based Classic Jaguar, but also from the many desirable performance-oriented upgrades it has received, very much in line with what the Lightweight E-Type Competition cars received at the factory back in 1963.
Truly magnificent in its Black over Biscuit livery, this E-Type is a particularly desirable model as it is one of the 4.2-liter examples to sport the coveted covered headlights. The new Jaguar was completed at the Coventry-based Jaguar Works during the last months of 1965 as a factory left-hand drive Roadster, and was most likely delivered new to the North American market.
When acquired by the consignor in 1989 - a noted Tulsa, Oklahoma-based collector of important sports cars and car guy through and through - the Jaguar was in sound and in complete and running condition retaining its original matching numbers engine. The Jaguar was used for about a decade, before it was decided to return the British sports car to its former glory, and Austin, Texas-based Classic Jaguar was retained to carry out a full professional restoration of the car, while adding performance and reliability enhancing elements to the classic Jaguar.
While the E-Type's timeless bodywork and interior was kept very much stock and the original matching-numbers engine intact in the car, upgrades included fitment of period-correct Dunlop center-lock aluminum wheels, as seen on the Lightweight E-Type Competition cars and D-Type racers. These where shod on Pirelli rubber to keep the power to the ground, while Wilwood disk brakes were added to enhance braking. The suspension system was treated with better bushings and shocks, to give the already well-handling E-Type even more control on twisty roads at high speeds.
The original engine was fully rebuilt, and various performance parts was fitted and synced, including electronic multi point fuel injection and multi coil electronic ignition. Beautifully routed exhausted headers were fitted, as was a large-capacity aluminum radiator to keep things cool. A 5-speed gearbox was installed to enable maximum use of the now 300-plus horsepower performance on tap.
Today, less than 1,000 miles has been clocked on the odometer since completion, while service and maintenance has been routinely performed by the consignor's capable in-house mechanic. The ID plate appears to be the original one, and both the engine block and cylinder head is correctly stamped 1E5915-9. Beautifully finished in stealth Black over a Biscuit leather interior and black top, this stunning and potent E-Type Roadster brings its new caretaker the prestige of the iconic model, with exhilarating sound and performance.
التكلفة
699,244 AED
