--Opalescent Bronze Metallic with Red Leather, Red carpeting, 3.8
liter 6 Cylinder Engine, 4 Speed manual gearbox, numbers matching,
fully restored. Simply unforgettable, the Jaguar E-Type
honored its maker's brilliant racing heritage and revolutionized
the sports car concept in one stroke at its 1961 Geneva debut.
While almost relentless development kept the E-Type competitive on
track and maintained its relevance through three distinct series,
the first generation 3.8-litre examples occupy a particularly
special place in the hearts and minds of enthusiasts. This
3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe is the 391st flat floor FHC with welded
in bonnet louvers ever built and the 6th one ever built with the
Bonnett latches mounted inside the car. It is also one of 3 or 4
ever to come from the factory painted Opalescent Bronze Metallic in
1962. After being parked in California garages for 41 years it was
treated to a full restoration by Marque specialist, Classic
Showcase, completed in 2012 who paid extreme attention to detail
during the restoration process of this beautiful bronze and red
XKE, with no expense being spared. The restoration of this vehicle
to Show level included the following: the vehicle was stripped to
bare metal, placed on a rotisserie, metal finished, leaded, all
body parts fitted to the car and chrome, prepared for primer,
sealer, paint, base, clear, color sanded and buffed to a fabulous
finish. It has received a new triplex windshield and door glass.
All mechanical systems and components have been gone through,
restored or replaced as needed. The engine and transmission have
been rebuilt back to factory specifications, as well as the rear
end and suspension. When the engine was re-built, machined and
calibrated with new pistons, oil pump, timing chain, bearings,
valves, guides, seals, the head was completely rebuilt, rebuilt the
carburetors, clutch system, all new hydraulic system, drive shaft
balanced, replaced shocks, the chassis and many other parts
refinished in its correct finish, new suspension bushings, new fuel
pump, all electrical components, instruments, gauges, knobs,
switches rebuilt, rescreened or replaced, seat frames restored,
restored stone guards, new drip panels, rear end completely rebuilt
as well as the transmission. All other systems, such as the
electrical, hydraulic, cooling and fuel system have been restored
or replaced; the car received all new rubber, and a complete new
wire loom. As well, the car has also received a new battery, the
gas tank has been epoxy sealed, and the radiator has been restored.
All britework has been re-plated. This car received a complete new
custom tailored and fit interior in the correct materials. The new
proper interior included padding, carpet, panels, dash, and leather
seats custom fitted and installed. This immaculate
matching numbers E-Type FHC comes with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage
Trust Certificate, Jack with jack bag, knock off hammer and spare
wheel. It will make a great addition to any garage or collection
and is ready for the serious collector who wishes to show this
wonderful pedigreed example to the public or is ready for the
competitive, serious collector awaiting their next Concours or
ready to be enjoyed on any type of spirited drive!
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