1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 FHC

1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Litre Coupé in Opalescent Dark Blue.

Chassis no. 1E21340 Engine no. 7E9002-9

The Jaguar E-Type is a British automobile legend; manufactured by Jaguar between 1961 and 1975. It combined good looks, high performance and competitive pricing that instantly captured the imagination of the British public at the time and it has remained a truly iconic piece of British motoring history since. It was voted "the most beautiful car of all time" by the Daily Telegraph in 2008 and in 2004, Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the decade. On the cars public release in 1961 Enzo Ferrari called it "The most beautiful car ever made".

Originally launched in 1961 with a 3.8 litre straight 6 engine, taken from the XK150S along with the gearbox, the E Type was updated in 1964, with an enlarged 4.2 litre engine, a new, all synchromesh four-speed gearbox and better brakes. As the power and usability increased, so did the comfort, as Jaguar dished the foot-wells to improve legroom and padded the dashboard in leather and vinyl.

Delivered new in May 1966, this E-Type retained its original owner until July 2001! Since then has undergone a complete and exhaustive, nut and bolt restoration, including an engine, front suspension, front brakes and front sub-frame renewal. A complete body restoration was then completed in June 2007 by Coopercraft, who also Waxoyled the body box-sections and extensively under-sealed the car. A CD-ROM of restoration photographs and restoration invoices totalling some £68,000 is included with the vehicle.

Finished in Opalescent Dark Blue with sumptuous grey hide and matching carpets, 'HWF 491D' has covered circa 69,000 miles from new. Priced to reflect its history and condition, this must surely be one of the best examples of its type on the current market. £89,995.00