Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 1E15401
Engine No. 7E13111-9
Transmission No. EJ14254
In October 1964, the industry-disrupting E-Type witnessed its first
notable enhancements. The upgraded 4.2-liter dual-overhead-cam
inline-six engine, with its redesigned, stiffer crankshaft,
introduced a bump in torque from 260 lb-ft to 283 lb-ft. To ensure
smoother gear changes over its predecessor's Moss gearbox, a more
user-friendly, all-synchromesh four-speed Jaguar transmission was
introduced. Finally, a new set of reclining bucket seats enhanced
overall comfort and flexibility, solidifying the E-Type as
Britain's premier touring car. Today, the Series 1 4.2-liter E-Type
is among the most desirable, fully-evolved specifications of the
legendary tourer due to its increased power and usability, coupled
with the iconic shape that made early models so beloved.
This finely restored Jaguar E-Type Roadster was completed on 17
April 1967 as a left-hand-drive, RoW (Rest of World) example. The
Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate that accompanies the car records
that it was originally exported to its first US owner via Henlys
Jaguar, London, England on 2 May 1967. The car spent a number of
years in Plains, Montana with its original owner William Carter
before entering the care of Curtis J. Hesler of Missoula, Montana
in 1971. After enjoying the Jaguar for decades in unrestored
condition, Hesler elected to conduct a full nut-and-bolt
restoration, commencing in 2000 at a reported 67,233 original miles
and enlisting the help of XKs Unlimited in San Luis Obispo,
California to rebuild its numbers-matching engine and transmission,
steering rack, carburetors, and other original components. The
sweeping coachwork was refinished in classic Carmen Red, and the
exceedingly rare hardtop in the complementary Black, courtesy of
Peter Bienema Auto Paint. Inside, the cabin was retrimmed in
as-delivered Black leather hides. A comprehensive file of
restoration and service invoices dating back to 1997 documents the
over $60,000 dollars spent over the course of 25 years.
Completed in 2008, the car presents in outstanding condition
throughout, having traveled less than 1,000 miles since its
completion. Since being acquired by the consignor in 2022, the
Roadster has been treated to over $14,000 in further sorting
including refinishing the hard top, and paint-correcting the hood
at Autobahn Auto Body of Costa Mesa, California in March 2023.
Mechanical attention rendered by JP's European Auto Inc. of
Huntington Beach, California in April 2023 included replacing the
head studs, front shocks, rear radius arms, alternator, and
radiator hoses, rebuilding the tachometer, adjusting the hubs, and
a full fluids change.
Highly sought after as the best of its breed, few classic sports
cars offer the tremendous blend of gorgeous looks, effortless
drivability, and open-top fun present in this finely restored
4.2-liter E-Type Roadster. The car is offered with an extensive
history file documenting two private owners from 1967 to 2022,
restoration books, tool roll, jack, tonneau cover, service
handbook, and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. Fresh from recent
servicing and detailing, the car is sorted throughout and ready to
be enjoyed by its next owner on memorable open-air drives, premier
touring events, or shown at Concours d'Elegance.
