Vehicle Description
EARLY FLAT-FLOOR 1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES I 3.8 ROADSTER WITH
MATCHING NUMBERSOffered here is a desirable, early-production
example of the iconic Jaguar E-Type. This car was the 524th example
produced, and therefore features the flat floor in the driver's and
passenger footwells, the lovely aluminum trim on the center console
and dash, and the more Roadster-like bucket seats. All in all,
these early production examples offer the purest design and driving
experience. Completed at the Browns Lane Jaguar Works on September
13, 1961, the new E-Type was configured as a left-hand drive
Roadster and finished in the stunningly beautiful Indigo Blue
exterior color, over a grey leather interior and blue Roadster top.
The car was dispatched from the Works on September 28, 1961, and
destined for Jaguar Cars of New York, USA. According to the Jaguar
Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate on file, the first recorded
owner was a Mr. Charles M. Donly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The
E-Type Roadster is accompanied by a comprehensive history file,
which documents long-term ownership between two separate
enthusiasts going back to 1985, and diligent service and
maintenance records. The exterior color has been changed from the
factory original Indigo Blue to Carmen Red (a period-correct E-Type
color), and the interior has been retrimmed in black. Gauges,
brightwork, and the classic wood-rimmed steering wheel all appear
to be original, and a lovely period radio is affixed to the
dashboard. There are some imperfections in the paintwork, but the
exterior chrome is in beautiful condition. Some corrosion is
reported on the floors, but the car would pass as a great
driver-level E-Type as it sits and would then be a great candidate
to eventually restore back to the original Indigo Blue over grey
livery. Most importantly, the car retains its original,
matching-numbers engine and cylinder head. The car is offered with
its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate documenting the
matching-numbers status, a large history file containing many
receipts and records, full tool set, jack, knock-off hammer and
owner's manuals. This charming E-Type Roadster, being an early,
first production-year example with covered headlights and dainty
tail lights, is considered by many to be the purest and most
desirable example of the model. Early Flat-Floor Example The 524th
example produced, featuring desirable early-production details
Well-documented example retaining matching-numbers engine Stunning
factory-delivered livery of Indigo Blue over Grey Offered with
Heritage Certificate, comprehensive history file, books, tools and
many spare parts $117,500
