2022-05-20 12:08:44 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1962-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-fhc-4aaxw4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=b2a2a43e-41c5-4a69-9e0 ...

Auction description:

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC

Colour Black

Odometer 10,028 Miles

Engine size 3800

Auction Details Seller Type Trade

Location London

Country United Kingdom

Desirable Series 1 3.8 litre Coupe

Comprehensively restored

Ready to be enjoyed

Built 1962 and delivered new in the USA

Imported to the UK 2021

Comprehensively restored, including:

Bare metal respray

Engine and back axle rebuilt

New Weber carbs

Four speed gearbox with synchromesh

Right hand drive conversion

New wiring loom

Alloy radiator

Polished alloy header tank

All new brakes

Stainless steel sports exhaust with sports manifold

Brightwork re-chromed

Interior retrimmed

New wire wheels

Mechanical work carried out by Rushton Engineering

Body and interior work carried out by E-Type specialists

Full photographic record included and many invoices

Heritage certificate

MOT exempt

V5 present

The Interior

Grey leather

Fully retrimmed

New headlining

Sporting grey leather upholstery and a gorgeous wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, the fully retrimmed interior is very inviting and the view over the long, sweeping bonnet is one to savour. 

The leather is all very fresh with a slight amount of wear to the driver’s seat bolster. The headlining is all new and, with matching sun visors, a particular highlight.

The dashboard and switchgear are in very good condition. There is a Blaupunkt radio installed and, though this is sadly not currently operational, the music from the car’s exhaust means that it’s unlikely to be a priority for the next owner.

In the rear, the luggage deck holds a matching leather suitcase and soft bag which match the car’s solid black exterior.

In all, the cabin is a great place to be.

The Exterior 

Solid Black paintwork

Chrome refinished

New wire wheels

Finished in solid black, and used only rarely in the dry since its restoration, we’re sure you will agree that the distinctive bodywork looks lovely. 

With refinished chrome and fresh wire wheels, the combined effect is a car that presents very well indeed.

Never having seen the rain, the underside is reportedly also in very good condition and the stainless steel exhausts which emerge at the rear are as new. Overall, this is definitely a car which will turn heads.

The Mechanics 

3.8litre period-correct engine

Triple Weber carbs

4 speed gearbox

Sports exhaust

Lift the front section of the car, and the engine bay is a work of art. It’s immaculately finished and really shows off the hard work that has gone into the rebuild.

Triple Weber carbs and a sports exhaust mean that it sounds fabulous and the seller notes that it benefits from regular use, though this shouldn’t be a chore. On the road, the seller reports that it drives well with the new brakes proving effective, no untoward noises and a meaty exhaust note.

This is an E-Type ready for the road.