Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 111
1967 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1.5' 4.2-Liter Roadster Chassis no. 1E14967 Engine no. 7E12623-9
Sold for US$78,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 111
1967 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1.5' 4.2-Liter Roadster
1967 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1.5' 4.2-Liter Roadster
Chassis no. 1E14967
Engine no. 7E12623-9
Chassis no. 1E14967
Engine no. 7E12623-9
4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
3 SU Carburetors
265bhp at 5,400rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*A rare early 'Series 1.5' 4.2-Liter Roadster
*Original livery of Opalescent Silver Grey over Red
*Extensive servicing and mechanical sorting in 2023
*Includes JDHT Heritage Certificate
*A lovely example for rallies, tours, and driving events
THE JAGUAR E-TYPE
Jaguar's legendary E-Type is revered as one of the most beautiful sports cars ever created, and its desirability has hardly abated from the day it was unveiled to shocked onlookers at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. Produced between 1961 and 1975, the E-Type evolved through several generations, beginning with the 3.8-liter Series 1, and culminating with the vastly transformed twelve-cylinder Series 3.
Benefitting from numerous improvements over the 3.8-Liter, the Series 1 4.2 introduced a larger torque-rich engine, improved servo-assisted brakes, a fully synchronized gearbox, and a more comfortable, user-friendly cockpit. Evolving US safety and emissions regulations ushered in changes such as open headlamps, rocker switches in the dash, and dual Stromberg carburetors. These changes were made gradually, resulting in the so-called Series 1.5 cars of 1967-68.
THE CAR OFFERED
Jaguar enthusiasts coined the 'Series 1.5' moniker to differentiate these unique cars from their earlier brethren – while Jaguar officially recognizes all cars built through 1967 as Series 1. Due to the gradual nature of the changes, the earliest of these cars, such as the one offered here, are colloquially called 'Series 1.25', roughly referring to those built with US-compliant open headlamps, but retaining the more desirable triple SU carbs, higher state of engine tuning, and other earlier details. According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, this 4.2-liter Open Two-Seater roadster was completed in March of 1967, and left the factory finished in the desirable color scheme of Opalescent Silver Grey over a Red interior, which is how it is presented today. In addition to its lovely colors, the early production date means this car retains the most desirable of the Series 1 features.
Documentation shows that in September 2023, it was treated to more than $13,500 in mechanical servicing, including carburetor rebuilding and tuning, ignition system work, and more; the seller reporting the work returned the Jaguar to fighting-fit condition. With sharp looks and abundant power on tap, this is an eminently usable Jaguar E-Type Roadster ideal for high-speed touring events and rallies.
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