Beschreibung:

4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Dual Stromberg 175 CD Carburetors
265bhp at 5,400rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Highly detailed and documented rotisserie restoration to factory specs
*JCNA Southwest Champion in 2020 with average score of 99.715
*Late, open headlight Series 1 1⁄2 Open Two-Seater
*Matching numbers engine, gearbox and body
*Accompanied with tools and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
THE JAGUAR E-TYPE
The first significant up-grade of Jaguar's sensational E-Type sports car occurred in October 1964 with the launch of the 4.2-liter version. Along with the bigger, torquier engine came a more user-friendly gearbox with synchromesh on first gear, and a superior Lockheed brake servo. Apart from '4.2' badging, the car's external appearance was unchanged but under the skin there were numerous detail improvements.
These mainly concerned the cooling and electrical systems, the latter gaining an alternator and adopting the industry standard negative ground, while the interior boasted a matt black dashboard and improved seating arrangements. The top speed of around 240km/h remained unchanged, the main performance gain resulting from the larger engine being improved acceleration. Like its 3.8-liter forbear, the 4.2-liter E-Type was built in roadster and coupe forms, and in 1966 gained an additional 2+2 coupé variant on a 9" longer wheelbase.
Being described as "The most beautiful car" by Enzo Ferrari, the Jaguar E-type epitomized the glamour and excitement of the 60s. The E-Type became a "Must Have" accessory for the jet set like Princess Grace, Steve McQueen Tony Curtiss, Charlton Heston, Frank Sinatra and many others.
In 1968 all three versions of the E-Type underwent major revision to comply with US safety and emissions legislation. Interior changes included a collapsible steering column and rocker switches in place of the earlier toggles. The primary exterior change was open headlights so the car could be seen from the side at night and to eliminate condensation that caused limited visibility and rust.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
One of the very last Series 1 E-types ever made (1 of only 2,328 issued around the world in 1968); before the Series 2 the following year. This numbers matching open headlight, late Series 1—colloquially known as a Series 1.5—Jaguar E-Type Roadster was built on June 7, 1968 and left the Browns Lane factory in Coventry just about a month later on the 9th of July. This Roadster is currently finished in Dark Blue exterior with Biscuit leather interior and a tan convertible top. It was originally imported through Jaguar Cars of New York. While the early history of this Jaguar is not known, the consignor acquired the car in 2015.
Trading hands a few times before ending up with its present owner, the car is believed to have spent approximately 30 years with one of its long-term previous owners before making its way to Arizona, where it has lived ever since. Fitted with its original, numbers matching engine, transmission and body, this Roadster was a wonderful candidate for a meticulous rotisserie restoration. After five long years of painstaking work and research, the highly detailed restoration was complete. The level of detail was uncompromised, mainly since the entire restoration was done at the hands of the consignor himself, a Jaguar Club North America certified judge. Devoid of the large taillights, heavy bumpers, and additional fittings that came to be a hallmark of later E-Types, the Series 1.5 retains all of the good looks and style only found in the Series 1.
The five-year long restoration spared no expense to ensure the car was done correctly and done to factory correct specifications. The engine was completely torn down and rebuilt to Jaguar specs, the correct finish ceramic porcelain for the exhaust manifolds, Concours correct Cheney hose clamps and silver cadmium finished GKN bolts, precise metal finishes and plating and even proper English style wing nuts. Extra attention was made to ensure the finishes of the hardware, engine components, surfaces was done to satisfy the most scrutinizing judges at concours events. Even down to the right colored red Glyptol paint found on the rear differential and period proper Dunlop 'dogbone' tires shows the level of fine detail this Roadster was given.
Accompanied by its original tools, jack, spare tire, a restoration project booklet, receipts documenting thousands of dollars for restoration parts and services and its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, an ear-to-ear grin is virtually guaranteed once out on the open road with the top down in this sleek Jag. Clear the bookshelves, the next caretaker is going to need much more space for all the trophies this E-Type is going to accumulate!