The Jaguar E-Type Coupe is one of the most iconic and desirable classic cars ever produced. When the Jaguar E-Type was introduced in 1961, it stunned the world with its sleek, aerodynamic design, high performance, and relatively affordable price compared to other sportscars of its era. Designed by Malcolm Sayer, the E-Type's curvaceous bodywork was inspired by the company's racing heritage, particularly from the D-Type, and was lauded for its beauty, with the highest compliment being paid by Enzo Ferrari. The Series I is often considered the purest form of the E-Type with its lightweight monocoque construction and independent suspension, the E-Type could reach a top speed of 150mph, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. The interior of the Series I E-Type is just as impressive, featuring leather seats, toggle switches, and a stylish dashboard that oozes vintage charm. Its disc brakes, advanced for the time, gave the car impressive stopping power to match its speed. Today, the Jaguar E-Type is highly prized among car enthusiasts and collectors, a symbol of British automotive excellence and a timeless design masterpiece.

According to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this beautiful Jaguar Series 1 3.8 Roadster is an original UK RHD Matching Numbers car. The car was built in Coventry on 29th July 1963 and supplied new by Jaguar dealer Coombs of Guildford, first registered on 28th August 1963 and still retaining its original, desirable registration of 1580 PF. Finished in its original colour combination of Opalescent Gunmetal Metallic with red leather trim, red carpets and black mohair soft top. A complete body restoration was commissioned in 1998 and there are a few photos in the history file for this. The engine was rebuilt by Jaguar specialist VSE in Wales in 1998 when the speedometer was showing 67,000 miles. The vendor has enjoyed the car since 2020 and reports it to run and drive very well. Now showing 79,104 miles on the speedometer, it has therefore only covered 12,000 miles since the restoration. As an original Series 1 3.8 litre, right hand drive car, this is a desirable example and according to the DVLA records there are only 241 still registered. This E-Type has an original Motorola 818 Jaguar OEM solid chrome radio externally restored to show quality with Jaguar legend lit dial, modernised internally to Bluetooth, complete with upgraded speakers costing over £2,300 which finishes the original look and feel to the interior. It comes with an original and complete leather tool roll, an original jack, workshop manual, original operating manual, V5C registration document, green log book (VE.60), history file and photos and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificates. This is a reluctant sale by the current owner who has enjoyed the thrill of driving this amazing slice of history around the country lanes of Cornwall and taking this beautiful example to shows where it has seen much attention from its fabulous colour combination. Consigned by Will Penrose

Lot details
Year: 1963
Make: Jaguar
Model: E-Type Series I Roadster (3.8 litre)
Registration: 1580 PF
Chassis No: 850745
Odometer: 79,104

* Matching numbers example
* Excellent condition
* Original colour combination