To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The
Elkhart Collection event, 23 - 24 October 2020.
Estimate:
$160,000 - $200,000
- Original US-delivery, left-hand-drive example
- Photo-documented restoration by Classic Showcase
- Numbers-matching engine block with replacement cylinder
head
- Upgraded with five-speed gearbox; includes its original
four-speed
- Accompanied by Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate
- Very attractive and well presented overall
Please note that this vehicle is titled as a 1967.
The Jaguar E-Type's inherent beauty is legendary, and it is one of
a few cars to ever be exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New
York. Production of the car began in 1961, and it originally
featured a 3.8-liter double overhead-cam, six-cylinder engine. Its
styling, which was the work of Malcolm Sayer and had been overseen
by company founder Sir William Lyons, evolved from Jaguar's Le
Mans-winning D-Type race cars.
The E-Type's construction was a multi-tube front end bolted to a
steel body shell. The long, low hood and front fenders were one
assembly and hinged at the front for unobstructed engine access.
Introduced in 1964, the up-sized 4.2-liter inline- six had 265
horsepower and could haul the car from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds,
with a maximum speed of 149 mph-and in incredible style and
comfort.
According to its Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, this Series 1
4.2-Litre roadster was originally supplied via Jaguar Cars of New
York, dispatched on 21 October 1966. Having reportedly remained in
the hands of Jaguar enthusiasts since new, it was then restored by
the noted Classic Showcase of Oceanside, California, including
properly prepared bodywork, a complete new interior, a full rebuild
of the transmission and motor including replacement head, and a new
and authentic exhaust system. The E-Type was also fitted with an
upgraded five-speed transmission for comfortable touring, but does
include its original four-speed unit. Showing 88,119 miles at the
time of cataloguing, it remains in beautiful overall condition in
its Opalescent Maroon-over-black-leather livery, with chrome wire
wheels, and would be a perfect E-Type for any enthusiast to
enjoy.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20.