For Sale at Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. 1E13918
Engine No. 7E9839-9

In October 1964, the groundbreaking Jaguar Series 1 E-Type received significant upgrades. Its new 4.2-liter dual-overhead-cam inline-six engine featured a reinforced crankshaft, boosting torque by 23 lb-ft to 283 lb-ft. A more refined, all-synchromesh four-speed Jaguar transmission replaced the previous Moss gearbox, enabling smoother gear shifts. Additionally, reclining bucket seats were introduced, improving comfort and versatility. These updates cemented the E-Type's status as Britain's leading sporting car. Today, the Series 1 4.2-liter E-Type is highly sought after for its enhanced power, improved usability, and timeless design that continues to captivate enthusiasts.

According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate on file, this 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster was completed on 8 November 1966 in Opalescent Silver Grey over a Black interior and dispatched to Jaguar Cars, New York, the following February. Furthermore, the certificate confirms that the car retains its original, matching-numbers engine and cylinder head, both bearing number "7E9839-9." The 1967 model year closed the chapter on the fabled Series 1 with its covered headlamps and synchronized four-speed transmission and has long been considered the ideal sweet spot for both driving and collecting.

Today, this 4.2-liter roadster presents handsomely in lustrous dark blue, paired with a matching canvas top and tonneau. Its biscuit leather cabin provides a warm contrast, while radial redline tires wrapped around chrome wire wheels add a subtle, period-correct touch. Under the hood, the tidy matching-numbers XK inline-six breathes through the desirable triple-SU carburetor setup used before U.S.-delivered E-Types were softened with twin Stromberg carburetors in mid-1967. Following the restoration, final finishing and detailing were completed by Bishop's Restorations.

Prized for combining Series 1 covered-headlight styling with the stronger performance of the 4.2, this beautifully restored Series 1� 4.2-liter E-Type Roadster is reported by the consigning Broad Arrow Car Specialist to be a wonderful driver, delivering a remarkable fusion of gorgeous design, effortless drivability, and open-top fun that few mid-century sports cars can match.