1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre Roadster
Chassis No. 1E11252
Engine No. 7E4865-9
Body No. 4E2611
Gearbox No. EJ3781
A Benchmark Example for Originality and Preservation
Complete Numbers-Matching Throughout
Largely Original Pale Primrose Yellow Paint over Beige Livery with
Factory Hardtop
Originally Owned by Charles L Becker owner of the Handy Andy Texas
grocery chain.
Just Three Documented Registered Owners from New
Lifelong Texas Car - Previously out of Long-Term Storage
Offered with JDHT Certificate, Tools, Jack, and Owner's Manual,
Supplemental Books, and Copy of the original title.
Recent Inspection, Service and Preparation by Marque Specialists
Jeff's Resurrections, Includes Walk Around video with concours
Judge Jeff Snyder of Jeff's Resurrections.
Provenance:
Charles Lee Becker - San Antonio, TX | August 30, 1965 - November
25, 1970
Harold G. Richardson - San Antonio, TX | 1970 - November 2004
Kool Kat Cadillac | 2004 - 2019
In 1965, Charles Lee Becker, president of Handy Andy, a grocery
store chain based in San Antonio, Texas, celebrated his success by
ordering a new E-Type Roadster. Completed on July 7, his car was
finished in Pale Primrose Yellow with beige upholstery, a Fawn soft
top, and a black hardtop.
Mr. Becker collected his E-Type in Coventry and enjoyed it for five
years, driving the car almost 30,000 miles. In November 1970, he
sold the Jaguar to Harold Richardson, a fellow San Antonian who
served as the E-Type's faithful custodian for the next 34 years.
Mr. Richardson kept a detailed logbook dating from 1970 through
1984, when the E-Type was parked with just 40,737 miles. The car
remained in storage until his passing in 2004, whereupon it was
sold to the previous owner, a collector with a passion for
unrestored sports cars. In his care, the Jaguar was returned to
running order and has benefited from sparing use. Today, the car
retains the unmistakable characteristics of a well-kept, unrestored
E-Type.
In late 2019, the Roadster was entrusted to Jeff's Resurrections -
a Pebble Beach winning and multiple 99 and 100-point JCNA marque
specialist to inspect, service and prepare the Jaguar for its next
caretaker. The object was to lightly freshen, both cosmetically and
mechanically, with attention to authenticity and originality. The
largely original paint and body was cleaned, polished and
perfected, complemented by new rubber gaskets throughout the
exterior of the vehicle. The car's original upholstery was retired
in place for correct matching carpeting, seat and arm rest material
- while preserving the remainder of the cabin's trim, all
electronics were sorted as well as the cooling system and ignition
components with concours-correct replacement leads and associated
parts. All fluids and filters were replaced with new, followed by
Michelin XVS tires. Finally, a complete steam cleaning detail was
performed include underside, engine, jambs as well as paint
buff/seal and wax. Over $18,000 invested.
1E11252's chassis, engine, and body numbers match the accompanying
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, and retains most of its
factory paint finish displaying paint depth readings of 4-6mls, as
well as its original soft top, Triplex glass, Girling shock
absorbers, stickers/decals, and chalk marks. Paint repair was
performed by Jeff's Resurrections on the front driverside cowl to
repair a crease and chip in the paint. The car is also complete
with tool kit, jack, and owner's manual, as well as Mr.
Richardson's logbook.
Upon the recent completion of the commissioned service, Jeff Snyder
logged a report of the vehicle noting his observations and notions
of originality.
"Here is my report on 1E11252
Engine 7E4865-9
Body 4E2611
Gearbox EJ3781
I first looked at the car in 2004 in San Antonio when second
owner's family was selling the car. I distinctly remember by the
location of the aerial.
BODY
Paint overall in exceptional shape with good gloss and no thin
spots
Few chips from driving in bonnet.
Original glass in good condition
Original cloth top under original factory hardtop
Body tag present on rear lisc panel. still shows upside down paint
runs from factory. Bodies were sprayed enamel in Coventry on a
rotator.
All indications of original panels are present
Paint measures 4.0-6.0mils other than leaded areas
Original wiper arms and "dot" Trico wiper refills
Amco bar on bonnet
Bumper seals changed due to condition
Bonnet seal changed due to condition
Hard top and soft top seals changed due to condition
Lucas headlamps present
No rust on chassis
Underside in factory applied underseal
All lights and horns work and could pass vehicle safety
inspection
ENGINE
Numbers matching head and engine block with remnants of white
marking paint on block over number
Drivetrain appears to have never been removed
Some Hoses , belts replaced due to milage
Front brake hoses changed
Original "red" top brake bottle caps present
Exhaust changed with factory style
Original hose clamps present
Distributor has Pertronix installed for reliability
Not typical radiator cap. Reproduction replacement
Original coil
Original Girling shocks
INTERIOR
Mostly original interior
Steering wheel in good condition
gauges/dash covering
door cards
harduras
sill covers
dash cover
console
seats and carpets changed
tools and jack in original bags
Boot in original trim
Jeff Snyder
Owner
Jeff's Resurrections LLC
512.365.5346
[email protected]
www.jeffsresurrections.com"
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