| 1962 Jaguar e-type series 1 3.8 coupe |
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VIN: 886634
Engine: R7122-9
This is a very nice older restoration of a very early series 1 two person coupe (not a 2+2). Excellent color combination of Opalescent silver
grey with red interior. Matching number 3.8 in-line 6 cylinder engine; both the head and block numbers match the data plate. The gearbox
is also original and the number matches the data plate. The interior has the desirable aluminum gauge cluster and center console found on
the early e-types. I have a Jaguar Heritage Certificate for this car which states the original built date as August 20, 1962 and verifies that all
the numbers are accurate. The car was originally red and the color change was very thorough and included the engine frame, floors, trunk
floor and even the area behind the gauges where the fuses are located. Opalescent silver grey with red interior was one of the color
combination available for 1962. Jaguar Clubs of North America judging rules permit color changes as long as they are done properly and
are correct for the model year.
The body is very straight and rust free which is very important on an e-type. Please look at the photos of the bottom of the doors which is
a good indication of how solid an e-type is. I checked the engine compression and found it to be excellent with cylinders averaging 150 psi.
Oil pressure is also very good at 40 psi while driving at normal operating temperature. Exhaust is very good. The front brakes calipers were
done not long ago and I just rebuilt the rear calipers as I found them dragging a little. I also replaced all the cooling hoses as they were
starting to show age.
In addition to the aluminum console notice that this car still retains the glass washer bottle and the original round brake canister which
were discontinued by 1963. Proper early e-type such as this one have become very collectable since so many were destroyed do to rust or
were modified. This is not a perfect show car but an older restoration that has now some aging; still a very nice car.
Car comes with spare tire, knock off hammer, owner's manual and lubrication chart.
In 1961, when the e-type was announced, the world was introduced to a car that was unlike anything they had seen. I wish cars today
could evoke that same type of emotions. Click here to view a seldom seen video showing an early e-type prototype at the Jaguar factory.
SOLD
Please contact me at ivan@thecarnut.com interested or if you have any questions.
Move the slider to scroll through the photos. Please note that my camera has some internal dirt that sometimes create darker
spots on the photos; they are not paint defects. Click on the bottom right icon to see the photos full screen.
Engine: R7122-9
This is a very nice older restoration of a very early series 1 two person coupe (not a 2+2). Excellent color combination of Opalescent silver
grey with red interior. Matching number 3.8 in-line 6 cylinder engine; both the head and block numbers match the data plate. The gearbox
is also original and the number matches the data plate. The interior has the desirable aluminum gauge cluster and center console found on
the early e-types. I have a Jaguar Heritage Certificate for this car which states the original built date as August 20, 1962 and verifies that all
the numbers are accurate. The car was originally red and the color change was very thorough and included the engine frame, floors, trunk
floor and even the area behind the gauges where the fuses are located. Opalescent silver grey with red interior was one of the color
combination available for 1962. Jaguar Clubs of North America judging rules permit color changes as long as they are done properly and
are correct for the model year.
The body is very straight and rust free which is very important on an e-type. Please look at the photos of the bottom of the doors which is
a good indication of how solid an e-type is. I checked the engine compression and found it to be excellent with cylinders averaging 150 psi.
Oil pressure is also very good at 40 psi while driving at normal operating temperature. Exhaust is very good. The front brakes calipers were
done not long ago and I just rebuilt the rear calipers as I found them dragging a little. I also replaced all the cooling hoses as they were
starting to show age.
In addition to the aluminum console notice that this car still retains the glass washer bottle and the original round brake canister which
were discontinued by 1963. Proper early e-type such as this one have become very collectable since so many were destroyed do to rust or
were modified. This is not a perfect show car but an older restoration that has now some aging; still a very nice car.
Car comes with spare tire, knock off hammer, owner's manual and lubrication chart.
In 1961, when the e-type was announced, the world was introduced to a car that was unlike anything they had seen. I wish cars today
could evoke that same type of emotions. Click here to view a seldom seen video showing an early e-type prototype at the Jaguar factory.
SOLD
Please contact me at ivan@thecarnut.com interested or if you have any questions.
Move the slider to scroll through the photos. Please note that my camera has some internal dirt that sometimes create darker
spots on the photos; they are not paint defects. Click on the bottom right icon to see the photos full screen.