2019-04-24 13:53:04 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auciton 5/19
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-i-fhc

Auction description:
The Sale of British Marques 2019
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I FHC 2+2
Lot No.: 407

Registration: HKP 588D
Chassis Number: 1E50468BN
Engine Number: 7E52213-9
Number of cylinders: 12
CC: 4235
Year of Manufacture: 1966
RHD/LHD: Right Hand Drive
Estimate (£): 30,000 - 35,000

UK-supplied in October 1966, finished in cream with a red leather interior and automatic transmission
Bought by a Mr McGuiness in Sep 1967 from the supplying dealer, Martin Walter Ltd. Only registered keeper since
Matching numbers. Original buff logbook and the sales invoice from 1967, garaged from 1980
Great history file with all manuals and books. A remarkable Series 1 2+2 restoration opportunity

Silverstone Auctions are very excited to offer this particular Series 1 2+2 which has had just one owner from September 1967. It's a matching numbers example supplied with a fantastic history folder containing the original stamped maintenance service booklet, original buff logbook, September 1967 purchase invoice, the Heritage Trust Certificate, and additionally there is a factory workshop manual, other books and marketing material, and a selection of, what appear to be, the original tools etc.

Clearly, the cars only registered keeper since 1967, a Mr McGuinness of Kent, cherished his E-Type and used it right up until 1980 at which point it was garaged for the following 38 years. Now coming to auction needing a degree of restoration, this is a great opportunity to return this interesting example to its former glory. It will be very hard to find another with this ownership.