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LOT 49

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé Registration no. 674 XVE Chassis no. 886335

Sold for £76,500 inc. premium
Lot 49

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé
Registration no. 674 XVE Chassis no. 886335

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé
Registration no. 674 XVE
Chassis no. 886335

Odometer Reading: 73,133
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Early example, exported to the USA
*Vendor says bodywork excellent
*Good, interesting history file


The E-type's impact on the public when it was announced is now the stuff of legend and to many enthusiasts the early models are the most desirable. As with many E-types this car went to the USA, but as a private import and after some time legendary custom car builder George Barris (who built cars for TV series and for celebrities) converted the engine to a Ford V8 for a television evangelist, who subsequently lost the car over non-payment of taxes. A subsequent Stateside owner reversed the conversion by fitting a period-correct 3.8-litre engine with E-type head. Since arriving in the UK it has enjoyed a thorough restoration with paint stripped to bare metal and, it is reported, most of the original panels retained thanks to their rust-free condition. This 1962 Coupe is said to have excellent bodywork and paint: the glass (featuring heated front and rear screens), external trim and the wheels/tyres are also said to be excellent. The interior is reported to be excellent throughout and it will be noted converted to right-hand drive. Our vendor says the engine is excellent for starting and very good for running, while the running gear is described as excellent throughout, with the gearbox and axle reported to have been rebuilt. A very good history file comes with the car.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 97/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 20/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
Headlining: 5
Seats: 5
Trim: 5

ENGINE TOTAL: 18/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 4
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 5

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5

Car History File: 4

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