Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 1E30493
Engine No. 7E2304-9
The first significant improvements to the industry-disrupting
Jaguar E-Type arrived in October 1964. Styled by legendary
aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer, Jaguar rightly left his timeless
design untouched, instead focusing on changes under the skin that
would improve comfort and reliability. An upgraded, 4.2-liter DOHC
inline-six now helped the already fast Jaguar go even quicker and
provided better low-end torque. The newfound power was directed
through a more user-friendly, all-synchromesh four-speed Jaguar
transmission, providing springy, flowing gear changes.
According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate on file,
this beautiful Series 1 E-Type was completed on 11 January 1965,
configured as a left-hand drive Coupe originally finished in Dark
Blue over Blue Connolly leather, and dispatched to Jaguar of
Eastern Canada on 28 January. Although the first owner is not
recorded on the Heritage Trust Certificate, the E-Type is reported
to originally have been owned by motorcycle racer Bob Leppan, the
co-owner of Detroit Triumph during the 1960s. Leppan, who remains
famous today as the rider of the Alex Tremulus-designed "Gyronaut
X1" Bonneville streamliner, set the US motorcycle speed record at
an amazing 245.667 mph in 1966.
The history of the E-Type picks up in the 2000s, when it was
acquired by a previous owner, at which time the car is said to have
been in remarkably original, rust-free condition with just 16,650
original miles. The car was expertly repainted during this time in
the period-correct E-Type color of subtle Metallic Golden Sand,
with the engine and front sub frame removed from the car, while a
new oxblood red leather interior and carpets was meticulously
fitted, with all work performed to the highest possible
standards.?
Upon close inspection today, the E-Type Coupe still shows very
well. Importantly, the engine block and cylinder head match the
factory records and deemed to be original to the car. Factory
correct finishes are present inside and out, and appropriate
Michelin XWX tires are fitted on clean chrome wire wheels. The
panel gaps are consistent, and the beautiful paint lays nice and
flat on the Coupe bodywork, while chrome and brightwork shows just
light signs of age. Inside, the red leather cabin welcomes you, and
a lovely period Blaupunkt AM/FM radio adorns the dash. Lifting the
lid to the spare wheel well equally shows the high level of
restoration, and houses a matching Michelin XWX spare tire,
original toolkit in great condition, jack, and hammer. The E-Type
was acquired by the current owner in 2011, a New England based
enthusiast with other fine British Sports cars in his garage, and
the son of the late, renowned restorer David Steinman, who's
exceptional restoration work was cherished at concours events such
as Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Few classic sports cars offer the tremendous blend of gorgeous
looks and effortless drivability below the million-dollar mark as
the Jaguar E-Type. Offered with operating and maintenance books,
chassis lubrication chart and the Jaguar Heritage Trust issued
Certificate, this spectacular matching-numbers E-Type looks as good
today - or perhaps even better - than it did 59 years ago.
