Vehicle Description
The Jaguar E-Type is widely revered as one of the most beautiful,
iconic sports cars ever created, and its popularity has hardly
waned from the day it first shocked onlookers at the Geneva Motor
Show nearly 60 years ago. Produced between 1961 and 1975, the
E-Type evolved through several generations, beginning with the
3.8-liter Series 1, through the V12 vastly transformed
twelve-cylinder Series 3, and in coupe, roadster, and 2+2 body
styles. Most marque enthusiasts and collectors agree that Series 1
4.2-liter coupe and roadster represent the sweet spot in the
E-Type's lineage. These are the most desirable of the regular
production models, combining the purity and sex appeal of the
original design with the torque-rich 4.2-liter "XK" inline-six, an
all-synchromesh gearbox, improved brakes, and a more comfortable,
user-friendly cockpit. Coveted by everyday enthusiasts and
world-class collectors alike, superb examples of the S1 4.2 E-Type
represent a cornerstone of the whole collector car market. This
1966 E-Type 4.2 OTS is truly outstanding inside and out, benefiting
from a complete restoration by a highly-regarded marque specialist.
According to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this car was built on
August 27, 1965, and dispatched on October 6 to Jaguar Cars, New
York. When it was new or near new, a young man from Los Angeles
received this Jaguar as a high-school graduation gift in the spring
of 1967. While attending USC, he apparently didn't use his Jaguar
very much, and by the time it was parked-up in the late 70s with
running issues, it had very low mileage. The car stayed in his
possession until 2014, when the original owner sent the car to
Illinois to be evaluated for restoration. When confronted with the
estimate, he passed the car on to its second and current owner. A
highly-respected Jaguar restorer, the new owner bought this car for
his personal collection. Despite showing its age from years of
storage, they found this was the most solid, rust-free E-Type
they'd ever seen. An incorrect bonnet was fitted in the 1970s, and
some very minor repairs made related to that, yet the remaining
sheet metal, body tub, firewall, and subframes were in superb
original condition. The restorers took great care to ensure all of
the original spot welds and assembly imperfections were preserved
and not "restored away." Records show an extensive list of new and
hard-to-find parts used for the project, including a rare New Old
Stock bonnet and NOS exterior trim and light assemblies. The
beautifully straight and meticulously aligned body was then
finished in a striking period-correct shade of Opalescent Dark
Green, paired brilliantly with a tan canvas top and biscuit leather
interior. The overall finish quality is superb, although some minor
fisheyes on the bonnet are noted on close inspection. Virtually
every piece of rubber weatherstripping is new and expertly fitted.
Brightwork is excellent all around, and the car rides on new chrome
wire wheels with period-correct Dunlop SP Sport "Aquajet" radials.
The interior trim still appears fresh from the restoration. It was
expertly crafted by an upholstery specialist from scratch (not a
kit) and is finished to beautiful concours quality standards using
correct materials throughout the cockpit. Instrumentation and
switchgear are all in superb order, and details like the restored
steering wheel, shift knob and rubber boot, and authentic seatbelts
round out the marvelous presentation. The odometer shows 421 miles,
which amounts to the total mileage since the restoration was
completed in 2017. A factory tool kit and jack reside in the boot,
and the original owner's manual and a new top boot accompany the
sale. This car retains its original, numbers-matching block and
head, and it was completely rebuilt in 2016 during the restoration.
Notable work includes a reground crank, new rod and main bearings,
new cylinder sleeves as a matter of course, new pistons, and much
more. Every component was carefully disassembled and checked to
ensure reliable running. The engine was then thoroughly detailed to
factory-correct standard with finely polished cam covers, carb
dashpots, and intake manifold, along with porcelain-coated
manifolds, correct clamps, and paint finishes. The original gearbox
was rebuilt with new synchros and bearings, and the rear diff
fitted with 3.31 gears, which vastly improve its high-speed
cruising ability over the standard 3.54s. The undercarriage and
suspension are fully detailed with highlights including correctly
painted suspension and a polished Bell stainless steel exhaust.
This exceptional Jaguar E-Type is outstanding in every respect, and
the meticulous nature of the expert restoration shines through in
the details. The restorer built this Jaguar from the ground up to
excel at JCNA concours events, while also being a reliable, highly
capable rally and event car. With little more than shakedown
mileage since its completion, this stunning Jaguar is prime and
ready for its next caretaker to enjoy to the fullest. Offers
welcome and trades considered For additional details please view
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