2004-10-21 10:28:25 | pauls writes:

Car was sold at auction in '02
www.cheffins.co.uk/version2/vintage/carsmotorcycles/catalogues/archive/
Sold at £16700

Auction description:
1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1½ Roadster
Registration Number: OKE 854F
Chassis Number: IE17721
Engine Number: 7E17152-9
For many people, the E-Type remains the ultimate production Jaguar. A car whose heady blend of styling and performance were so exceptional at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch that they continue to cast a smooth, elliptical shadow over the marque's new sports cars some forty years on. As with all Jaguars of the Sir William Lyons' era, the E-type was somewhat of a victory for style over substance. Taken as a whole it was magnificent but as the three production series proved, there was always seemingly room for improvement. This particular example is one of the highly regarded 'Series 1½' generation cars. The last of the line to carry the original's sensuous lines unsullied they also benefited from a host of detail improvements over their earlier brethren. Powered by a 4235cc version of Jaguar's fabled dohc straight six that developed some 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, the S1½ OTS was capable of 149mph and 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds. Such strong performance was accessed by use of Jaguar's own four-speed manual gearbox and kept in check by the all round disc brakes (with dirt shields at the front). While poised handling was assured thanks to independent front and rear suspension (by torsion bars and coil springs respectively) and positive rack and pinion steering. Compared to earlier 3.8 litre SI incarnations, the S1½ enjoyed far more luxurious upholstery and better cabin space. Less noticeable improvements included the adoption of covers for the boot hinges to stop them squashing luggage. This particular example was originally manufactured to left-hand drive configuration and exported to the USA. Re-imported in 1990, it was converted to right-hand drive before being re-sprayed a year later in its current hue of British Racing Green. Described by the vendor as being in good overall condition with very good paint, bodywork and engine, its interior is trimmed in red leather. Fitted with a new hood in 2001, this E-type's appearance is further enhanced by enclosed headlamp covers courtesy of its Series I bonnet. Offered for sale with V5 registration document, MOT current until October 2003 and road tax.
Estimate: £18,000 - £20,000