Vehicle Description
Thank you for your interest in this desirable outside-latch,
welded-louver Roadster. This particular Jaguar is selling now,
exclusively through the Spring Motoring Collection Sale, hosted by
Bring-a-Trailer.com. We encourage you to view the listing here:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-xke-roadster-13
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8L, Roadster #23
Chassis No. 875023
Engine No. R 1057-9 (Matching Numbers Block)
Gearbox No. EB 160 JS
Body No. R 1042
• The Most Desirable (standard production) Jaguar E-Type Model
o One of the earliest known examples featuring Outside Bonnet
Latches, Flat Floors, and Welded Louvers
• First-Year Example of Jaguar's Iconic Roadster
• The 23rd Left-Hand-Drive E-Type Roadster Produced
• Matching-Numbers Engine block per Jaguar Heritage Trust
Certificate
o Production Trace Certificate bound in an embossed leather
binder
o February 17, 1961 engine block casting date
o Replacement Head No. R 9864-9
• Recently recovered from nearly long term storage
• Retains many original components unique to the early production
cars.
o Original etched glass, trim, lenses, dated stamped equipment,
plaques,
• Displays an older Primrose paintwork
o Original Carmen Red paint visible in several areas
• Body number tag, chassis number stamping, and factory spot welds
visible
• With coveted color-matched factory hardtop
o A black soft top ads a third motoring option
• Will require a mechanical assessment and service prior to any
road use
o Compression test: PSI/Cylinder 160, 160, 155, 150, 150, 150
o Engine started on an auxiliary fuel source
• Accompanied by Spare Wheel, correct Bonnet T-Key, and "Sedan"
Toolkit
o Tool kit often cited as appropriate for very early XKEs
Original Delivery Details per included Jaguar Heritage
Certificate:
Date of Manufacture: April 18,1961
Date of Dispatch: May 27,1961
Distributed through Jaguar Cars, New York, NY
Body: Open two-seater, left-hand drive
Paint: Carmen Red
Interior Trim: Black
Soft Top: Black
This extremely early production Series I is considered amongst
aficionados to be one of the most desirable and purest of E-Types
designs. Recently uncovered from many years of Washington State
garage storage, this exciting find offers a truly special
opportunity for its next caretaker.
*Note - Titled as a 1962-year model
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