Lot 22

2023   |  

London Auction 2023

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster

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SOLD £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

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