To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
$125,000 - $150,000
- Recently completed cosmetic restoration by RM Auto Restoration
Inc.
- Single family ownership for 56 years; just one subsequent
owner
- Retains numbers matching engine and head
- Documented with invoices and JDHT certificate
Taking what they had learned on the track with the D-type and
applying it to a new road model, Jaguar's new E-Type featured a
monocoque passenger compartment and tail section, a tube-framed
engine bay, and a tilting bonnet. With its well-appointed interior,
civilized 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, and a compliant
suspension, the E-Type was an ideal two-seater sports car. Sweeping
lines and an aggressive yet undeniably sensual stance meant the new
Jaguar had looks previously seen only on Italian cars. The motoring
press ate it up, and sales of the E-Type went through the roof.
According to the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate on file, chassis
no. 876796 was completed on 27 February 1962 and dispatched nearly
two months later on 20 April 1962 to Jaguar of Eastern Canada,
Montreal, Canada. It was delivered in cream with black convertible
top, and a red interior. The E-Type was purchased new by Jack N.
Remnant of Toronto, confirmed by a UAC loan document on file which
also outlines the purchase price of $6,400. According to the same
document the car featured a radio and chrome wire wheels. It is
believed the car was used for a number of years before being stored
away. In 1985, effort was made to get the car back on the road,
this included an engine rebuild by the marque specialists at RPM
Motor Works. Significant work was carried out again ten years
later, in 1995 with $28,722.06 CAD spent, invoices for both
services are included as are some additional services over the
years. Impressively this Series 1 E-Type would remain with its
original family until acquired by the current owner in 2018.
Following its acquisition, the Jaguar was sent to the Pebble Beach
award winning RM Auto Restoration Inc. where an extensive cosmetic
restoration was undertaken. Work included a complete body repaint,
preplacement of seals and trim where required, repaint and
detailing of engine, engine compartment, front suspension, and
mechanical sorting of the car. With this work just recently
completed this E-Type is ready to be enjoyed by its next
custodian.
Today the car remains true to the way it left the factory many
years ago. The recent repaint in the correct shade of cream is
stunning. Accented nicely by chrome trim and a driver's side
Walpres racing mirror. The interior is trimmed in red leather and
features a Radiomobile radio and wood rimmed steering wheel. The
E-Type retains its original data plate in addition to its numbers
matching engine and head. The odometer displays 67,201 miles which
are believed to be original.
Please note that an import duty of 2.5% of the purchase price is
payable on this lot if the buyer is a resident of the United
States.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo20.
