Introduction
Glyn Parry
One of the most desirable E-Type variants - an original 1961 flat floor car in roadster form with the 3.8-litre engine - a big deal car.
The Jaguar E-Type was initially launched in 1961 and was at first limited to export only, however due to popular demand it was released to the domestic market just four months later.
This particular example is a left hand drive U.S model, originally sold by Jaguar Cars in New York in November of 1961. Of course being a ‘61 first year of manufacture car makes it much rarer and more desirable, with its flat floors and 3.8-litre six cylinder engine. The engine outputs an impressive ~265bhp, delivered to the rear wheels via its 4 speed manual gearbox.
Stephen has owned the car for the past 18 years, originally buying it in the U.S - during those years he has personally seen to the restoration of his Series 1 E-Type from the ground up - including engine, gearbox, chassis, suspension, and interior.
The car has not been used for about five years and as such needs a light recommissioning to bring back into daily use.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting Stephen the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi, sorry vehicle not available for viewing at this time, I’m sure the listing supplies more than enough information & excellent photography of the vehicle.
If I am not allowed to view the car (which is disappointing) I have a few questions: 1. There are no images of the boot floor and fuel tank area. The underside of the boot floor isn’t painted with top coat. Is the floor corroded and ‘full of filler’ on the outside? 2. Have the rear arch to wheel tub seams been bent/manipulated to allow the wider tyre fit? 3. What are the tyre sizes? 4. Are the sills and floor and floor pans original? 5. When the engine was stripped, did you have the rear crank seal mod carried… Read more »
In answer to your questions: 1. You will find 11 photographs of the boot interior in the listing under INTERIOR. The underside has been refinished with additional coat of schultz to prevent stone chips. 2. the new wheels & tyres fitted with no need for body alterations. 3. 205/70/15 4. This car is rust free & all the body panels & tub are original as far as I’m aware. it was once commentated by a series one specialist to be the best conditioned tub he’d ever come across. Sills & floors all original 5. & 6. Oil leaks obviously it… Read more »
Viewing Update – I’ve just spoken to Stephen in the phone. He was just meaning today. Of course you are welcome to view the car. We have a standard process to verify potential buyers. Please send an email to hello@tradeclasssics.com requesting a viewing with a copy of photo ID and a matching utility bill and phone number. We will need a quick phone call to understand your specific reasons to view and get your availability. Then we’ll speak to Stephen for his availability and get you booked in. One of our questions in the phone will be to make sure… Read more »
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Can it be driven away or will it need transporting and recommissioning?
Good morning – well the car does start and drive but as it’s not been used on the road properly in five years then we’d definitely recommend transportation and then give the car a light recommission before driving any longer distance. Of course you could drive it away but it’s a high value car and would strongly recommend taking our advice. Cheers Adam
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Nottingham
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