LOT 338
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre Coupé Registration no. DXJ 487C Chassis no. 1E20659
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre Coupé Registration no. DXJ 487C Chassis no. 1E20659
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre Coupé
Registration no. DXJ 487C
Chassis no. 1E20659
Registration no. DXJ 487C
Chassis no. 1E20659
MoT expiry date: exempt
*Offered from the estate of the late John Hodgson (Alpine Eagle)
*Restored in the 1990s
*Considerable recent refurbishment
*Arguably the most desirable of all E-Type variants
The Jaguar E-type offered here was purchased by the late John Hodgson - proprietor of the renowned classic car restoration company, Alpine Eagle - at a UK auction in 2011. It had been purchased by the immediately preceding owner from Henry Pearman's celebrated Eagle E-Types in 1993. It is understood that a full restoration was carried out in the 1990s, including a bare metal repaint; interior re-trim; and engine and gearbox overhauls. Recent works include a service and the fitting of a new water pump; radiator; cooling fan; alternator belt; ITB performance air filter; and a stainless steel exhaust system including manifolds. In addition, the running gear has been refreshed: the front brakes; front dampers; and front suspension bushes/joints all being overhauled, and the suspension repainted, while the wheels have been refurbished and shod with Pirelli Cinturato tyres. Handsomely finished in Opalescent Silver Blue with black leather interior, the E-Type is rated as either good or very good in almost every respect. The car comes with a history file containing the V5C document; maintenance records; expired MoTs; and a Jaguar Heritage Certificate. Combining the stylistic purity of the original with the superior 4.2-litre engine, the 'Series 1 4.2' is considered by many to be the most desirable E-Type of them all.
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Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 81/100
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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: 19/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 18/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 9/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 5
Car History File: 3/5
Saleroom notices
Please note the engine number on the V5C is listed as 7E3932-9 but the stamped block reads 7E3732-9.
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