2023 |
London Auction 20231961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster
Register to BidSOLD £911,250
Estimate
£900,000 - £1,200,000
Chassis
850004
Engine
R1018-9
Car Highlights
An Extremely Important and Historic Jaguar as the First E-Type Ever Sold
The Personal Vehicle of Legendary Le Mans Team Manager and Jaguar Managing Director Frank “Lofty” England
The Fourth Right-Hand-Drive E-Type Roadster Built and Used for Press Events
Retains Matching-Numbers Engine per JDHT Certificate and Original Registration Number
Masterful Restoration by the Renowned Jaguar Specialists Classic Motor Cars Ltd.
Technical Specs
3,781 CC DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Three SU HD8 Carburetors
265 BHP at 5,500 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Dunlop Disc Brakes, Inboard Rear
Front Independent-Wishbone Suspension with Torsion Bars and Telescopic Dampers
Rear Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Telescopic Dampers