Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 1E15790
Engine No. 7E13799-9
The Jaguar E-Type shook the car world when introduced in 1961 with
its sleek, timeless design and futuristic racing-derived monocoque
chassis, and remains among the most cherished collector cars of the
"Swinging Sixties" to this day. Offered here from the Bill and
Linda Feldhorn Collection is their desirable Series 1� example,
benefitting from decades of no-expense-spared restoration work by
Jaguar specialists.
According to the Jaguar-issued Heritage Certificate on file, this
E-Type was completed at the Coventry Jaguar factory in June of 1967
as a fully evolved Series 1 Roadster example equipped as a
left-hand drive, finished in Pale Primrose Yellow over a Black
Connolly leather interior for the U.S.-Market. The first owner was
U.S. Marine Corps Captain Alan C. Mullaney, who would take delivery
of the new Jaguar at his San Clemente, California military base,
offering the perfect mild weather and scenic Southern California
coastal roads for his new desirable open-top sportscar.
The E-Type was acquired by the previous owner, Mr. William Arthur
of Oxnard, California in 1976, with whom the Jaguar would remain
until acquired by the Feldhorns in 2008. During Arthur's
32-year-long devoted ownership, he would treat the Jaguar to a
nut-and-bolt restoration, commencing in the late 1990s and
completed during the mid-2000s. Restoration and parts receipts can
be found in the inch-thick history file accompanying the Jaguar,
totaling more than $40,000 in parts and specialty work, not
including Mr. Arthur's own work. Parts were sourced from the Jaguar
specialists at XKs Unlimited, whom would also be entrusted with
rebuilding the original engine and cylinder head, with tasteful
performance upgrades carried out such as carefully porting the
cylinder head for better flow. The suspension, braking, and
electrical systems were also attended too, as were cosmetic parts
of the car such as chrome, brightwork and interior.
During the Feldhorn's 15-year tenure with the E-Type, the car
Jaguar has received further restoration and maintenance to the tune
of approximately $50,000, and receipts of this professional work
can be found in the history file. Steve's Jaguar Service in Canoga
Park, California has been entrusted with much of the mechanical
work performed, while Hot Rods and Hobbies of Signal Hill carried
out a full repaint of the solid original bodywork 2018. Equipped
with tasteful performance tweaks such as five-speed full-synchro
transmission and upgraded suspension and brakes, this is indeed a
healthy performing E-Type, as has been demonstrated on the many
tours and 1,000-mile rallies where the Feldhorns have stretched its
legs over the years. Offered with the aforementioned impressive
restoration file, owner's manual, tool roll, and Heritage
Certificate documenting the car retains its original engine block
and head, this striking, well-performing E-Type benefits from
decades of devoted, no-expense-spared ownership, in addition to the
mild California climate where it was delivered to new.
