• Jaguar E-Type SI 3.8 Lightweight - FIA papers 1964
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USD 153 630 - 195 530

GBP 110 000 - 140 000 (listed)

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USD 153 630 - 195 530

GBP 110 000 - 140 000 (listed)

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1964 Jaguar E-Type SI

3.8 Lightweight - FIA papers
Coys Auction - Blenheim Palace 18th July 2009 |

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1964
  • Car type 
    Coupé
  • Competition car 
    Yes
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    White/Blue 'Cunningham'
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

Coys Auction
Fine Motorcars & The Jaguar Legend
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire OX20 1PX
Saturday 18th July 2009
Coys Auction
Fine Motorcars & The Jaguar Legend
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire OX20 1PX
Saturday 18th July 2009
Registration Number: AYM 182B Chassis Number: 850813
First exhibited at the Geneva Salon in March 1961, the Jaguar E-Type received immediate acclaim from the world’s motoring press. Developed from Jaguar’s highly successful D-Type, the new car incorporated monocoque construction and independent rear suspension, and was powered by the well known 3.8 litre XK power unit with an output of 265bhp. Maximum speed was 150mph with 0-100 mph acceleration in just over 16 seconds: a true word beater if ever there was one.
By 1961 Jaguar had ceased to take part in motor racing but, ever mindful of the value of this form of publicity, they earmarked the first seven production cars (after Lofty England’s car) to be specially prepared for racing according