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Darren Rungasamy
An exciting 'Series 1' project car - ready for a new owner to take over and bring back to life.
Launched to international acclaim in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was a direct evolution of the Le Mans-winning D-Type. By pairing a novel subframe with race-proven powerplants, it set the definitive benchmark for the modern sports car. In its purest Series 1 form, the E-Type is widely considered one of the most beautiful cars ever created. The Fixed-Head Coupe (FHC) variant, in particular, is prized for its rare blend of daily usability and a truly dynamic driving experience.
The later 4.2-litre Series 1 models are especially desirable, offering significant mechanical refinements and increased torque. Beyond its staggering top speed, the 4.2 is celebrated for its composure; with independent suspension and disc brakes all round, it provides a level of handling confidence and comfort that was years ahead of its time.
This 1965 4.2-litre FHC comes to market after almost ~9 and a half years with our vendor, it is a genuine UK-market example and represents an ideal starting point for a restoration. A matching-numbers car in a classic colour scheme, it benefits from having the majority of the sheet metal work already finished. Offered as a running project with its V5 and Jaguar Heritage Certificate, it is the perfect canvas for a rebirth.
This listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Paul the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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By way of a sanity check – a similar RHD FHC project car was recently sold for £27k at public auction – I’m sure you did your research too. This car, whilst in original paint, was mechanically 100% inactive and totally rusty having an original unrestored UK shell. A very similar same age roadster in the same condition (inactive, original rusty body) was sold at auction for £39500. Similar cars to mine, but with original rust, are currently advertised in the late £20k’s.
My car is “£30k in a body shop” better than any of the above, and running but otherwise comparable.
So – if you are looking for a good value project please bid on, I’m not looking to match the above prices, and I am taking a huge hit, but we’re not there yet!
I’d like to add that the car was viewed yesterday and that comment was made that the car was better in the flesh than in images. This is primarily because of being able to see the extent of metal repair completed so far, and the honesty of it. The rear wings in particular need surface shaping before paint but no further metal rectification.
Hi Paul, would you be able to itemise all of the missing parts and parts that are beyond repair and will need replacement. Thanks
Hi – most of this is mentioned in the text but as a summary – missing left door glass, windscreen upper and lower finishers and left door striker. Over and above that parts are such that would normally be replaced during a restoration such as exhaust, seals, harness, hoses, carpets etc. Hope that helps. The good news is that the missing parts can inexpensively be found in good used condition and that everything normally replaced is available new from multiple specialists.
Yes that’s fine, please do – someone from TC will contact you to set it up.
I would be interested in looking at the car. Tomorrow afternoon would suit me best.
Hi David,
If you could send an email to [email protected] we can arrange a viewing for you, after some checks.
Thanks,
Colin.
Hi – well spotted – the cam covers are from a series 2 so are not technically correct for a series 1 although they work correctly. The engine and cylinder head are indeed original to the car and match the Heritage certificate – images of all 3 are in the details. Someone obviously preferred the look of them, in fact polished and with fresh paint they do look good. However I think I have one correct smooth cam cover which I’m happy to include. Hope that helps clarify!
Why has the engine fitted with later cam covers,is the engine not origional
Its worth saying, based upon comments, that there is clearly surface shaping required to the rear wings before paint – the welding is complete and the joints are seam welded and mostly finished, some additional finishing being required at the wing and pillar joint to the sills. The images in the history section show the finished welding to a good standard as well as the comprehensive structural welding.
Hi – there is only a small amount of welding related to the sill end plates and their respective batter and air cleaner carriers, these parts are included and little or fitting is required. The majority of the work is in fitting the door skins (bond as opposed to weld) and tidying the existing welds in the door shut faces and sill to A pillar and wing joints. There may be some metal required to the tailgate and lower A posts, but its tiny. 95% + of the work is complete and for sure you could complete it at home. I would personally strip the primer as it was only ever intended as a storage medium.
Please come and take a look and I’ll walk you around it! Thanks Paul
Hi Paul , E types are all new to me ! Restored a few other cars. I have a professional mig welder & workshop, would you think the remaining body work repairs are something I can take on ? When the car was painted in undercoat was the metal rust free or would I need to remove and start again ?
Thank you
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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