Jaguar E Type coupe’s are a stunning looking car, especially the series 1 model with the covered headlights and delicate taillights. They were also offered in a range of very attractive colours and when the right model is restored in the right colour combination you end up with a very desirable car indeed!
The car offered for sale here is chassis number 1E30066 making it just the 66th left hand drive coupe 4.2 fixed head coupe produced. Manufactured on the 17th of September, 1964 and dispatched to Jaguar Cars, New York on the 28th of September 1964, the Opalescat Maroon with black interior coupe was sold to a Mr F Clinton of New York City. Nothing is known of it’s life in the states nor when it made it’s way to Australia. The car was advertised for sale by The Classic Throttle Shop in North Sydney in January 2009 and caught the eye of the current owner. It was described as a good solid car with patina but importantly was complete and in good overall condition. The car was showing 54,617 miles.
Perfect as a starting point for a total restoration, the car was purchased and Concours Sportscar Restoration was commissioned to perform a full restoration on the car incorporating a long list of upgrades and finishing it in the gorgeous colour combination of Opalescent Dark Green with suede green interior. After stripping the car to a bare shell, the body was restored expertly which included fitting a new Jaguar Heritage bonnet. The 4.2 litre engine was subject to tried and proven upgrades to produce 315hp and a 5 speed gearbox was fitted (the original 4 speed transmission remains with the car). Fully upgraded suspension with adjustable shock absorbers, willwood front brakes and the rarely seen but beautiful polished alloy D Type style Dunlop wheels were chosen. The stainless steel extractors and big bore exhaust lets onlookers know that this E Type means business.
Upon completion of the restoration in 2011, the car has been used sparingly having only travelled only 1682 miles since, but is always serviced annually by Concours Sportscar Restoration and presents today in the exact “as restored” condition 13 years later.
Ready for immediate delivery at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a suitable donor car and restoring it to this standard.
