• Year of manufacture 
    1964
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    249
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

Estimate:
€140,000 - €170,000

  • Retains its original engine and gearbox
  • Offered from 15 years of single ownership
  • Fully restored and equipped with several upgrades including high-performance brakes and a stainless-steel exhaust

Please note that this lot will need to be collected in Karlskron, Germany.

When introduced at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the new Jaguar E-Type created a sensation with its extremely sleek and timeless design and staggering performance. Constructed using methods derived from the race-bred D-Type, the E-Type was a technical marvel. The light and rigid monocoque chassis used the engine itself as a structural part of the car, with the long and sleek bonnet hinged at the front. The E-Type featured a four-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes all around, and a four-speed manual transmission. The proven XK engine was carried over from the XK 150, assuring the sleek new Jaguar would exceed 150 mph.

Originally delivered to the United States in 1964, this stunning E-Type resided there until 1988 before being shipped to Germany by a collector who restored it to a very high standard. It was subsequently acquired by a collector in North Rhine-Westphalia. The current owner added this beautiful Jaguar to his own stable of fine British and Italian sports cars in 2004. It has had an H registration for the last 15 years and has been exercised on a regular basis.

Upgrades include a Coopercraft high-performance brake system, high-performance ignition coil and ignition cable set, new spoke rims, a stainless-steel exhaust system, new clutch, as well as an additional thermal fan for reliability. The original Smith dash instruments have also been rebuilt.

This highly desirable Series I Roadster, fastidiously serviced and ready to be enjoyed, presents beautifully in gunmetal grey with red leather. Perfectly suited for touring and club events, the E-Type Jaguar represents a milestone in sports-car design and engineering that collectors and enthusiasts have admired for decades.

Please note that due to travel restrictions resulting from Covid-19 this car has not been inspected in person by an RM specialist and its inspection report is therefore based on information provided by the consignor as well as available photography. To receive more information where available and connect with a car specialist, please click "Lot Inquiry."

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0420.


RM Sotheby's
5 Heron Square
Richmond
TW9 1EL
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Augustin
Last name 
Sabatie-Garat

Phone 
+44-2078517070