Vehicle Description
1961 Jaguar XKE For Sale-Judged A Perfect 1000 Points At Jaguar
Concours LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1961 Jaguar XKE
Roadster. Jaguar was a well-respected builder of sporting cars,
most notably the highly successful XK series and the pre-war SS
Jaguars. But, everything changed in 1951.That was the year of the
first of Jaguar's victories at Le Mans, where the winning C-Type
was soon followed by the even more competitive D-Type, which began
to win in 1955. Over the space of about five years, the automaker
transformed from a small British boutique to one of the most
fearsome builders of serious race cars on the planet. Their problem
was that their passenger cars were a poor reflection of their
on-track prowess. Thus, they developed a new sports car platform
called the E-type. The new body, would be offered in roadster and
coupe form. Despite influence from the C- and D-Types, the E-Type
was not designed in a wind tunnel. Instead, it was sculpted it with
a combination of instinct and mathematical formulae, both of which
proved to be highly functional. Not only was the car a popular hit
from the moment it appeared, but later aerodynamic studies and race
track wins confirmed that it was right in every regard. The
drivetrain of the 1961 E-Type picked up where the XK150 left off,
offering the triple-carbureted, 265-horsepower, 3.8-liter
straight-six from the S-specification XK150 and the same four-speed
Moss transmission. All new, however, was a fully independent
suspension that proved so successful that Jaguar would use variants
on the same architecture underneath every car they made through to
the late 1980s. The car for sale can be considered perhaps one of
the most desirable models built, in that it is a very early
production car with flat floors and a welded louver hood. As stated
on the JDHT Certificate, it was originally built October 5, 1961
and imported to the USA through Jaguar Cars in New York City. From
there it would be go on to its first owner located in Hillsborough
California. It appears to have spent its life in California making
it the perfect candidate for an cost is no object, exacting
restriction to the highest stands by marque specialists. The goal
was to make it the best of the best and to achieve a perfect score
in concours judging. They proceeded to bring the car up to concours
condition, in every respect, as it appears today. The painstaking
restoration of this early E-Type extends to every aspect. The work
has been documented with a binder full of receipts. The body was
complety striped and examined before being sealed, primed, painted,
clear-coated, color-sanded, and buffed to its gleaming as delivered
new Opalescent Gunmetal factory finish. Complemented by a stunning
Red leather interior that looks showroom new. The car is powered by
its matching numbers engine. Both transmission and engine rebuilt
and detailed to run, drive and look like it come from the factory
in 1961. Finally, it rests on beautiful polished chrome wire wheels
with original style Dunlop Roadspeed tires. Due to this car's
significance as a documented early production Series 1 E-Type a
true no expense was spared restoration was certainly justifiable.
On its first two outings the car was entered and judged in the JCNA
once at a 995.5 and again at 999.5. The owner would not rest nor
give up until he achieved his goal, a perfect score of 1000. It
would be on July 17 2016 that the goal would be realized; a perfect
1000 points score n the Jaguar Club of North America San Diego
Concours and winning first place in the Champion Division as well.
Included with the sale of this gorgeous Roadster is a JDHT
Certificate, Tool Roll, Owner's Manual, Restoration Receipts,
Concours Judging Sheets and Awards.This is truly an outstanding
example of a extremely collectible Series 1 E-Type Jaguar with a
perfect 1000 point score that will only continue to appreciate for
years to come. Additional Details: 1961 JAGUAR E TYPE -
