Lot details

Year: 1962
Make: Jaguar
Model: E-Type S1 Roadster
Registration: VFF 525
Chassis No: 877891
Engine No: R77039
Mileage: 8,000
•: Excellent mechanical condition
•: Matching numbers
•: Marcus Barclay maintained

Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar performance, breathtaking styling and low-price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. Early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension (torsion-bar front/coil-sprung rear) rack, pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent road holding and handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a 'straight port' DOHC cylinder head, its indomitable 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft of torque. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox (with synchromesh on second, third and fourth), it reputedly enabled the E-Type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and on to 150mph.

Imported in the mid 1990's from the west coast of the USA, this wonderful S1 Roadster underwent a full restoration once repatriated to the UK. Painted in silver with blue leather and hood, this design classic presents very well. Due to coming from a dry state, the car was reported to be remarkably solid. Built on 24th August 1962, the car was soon exported to the USA. Since its repatriation and subsequent restoration, the car was also converted to right hand drive. The vendor acquired the car in 2017 after a long search and bought the car on the advice of renowned Jaguar specialist Marcus Barclay who noted how good the car was, especially mechanically. Marcus Barclay has since maintained the car for the vendor with service invoices supplied showing the work carried out. Present also in the V5C registration document, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, history file, its original chassis plate, a photo record of the restoration, maintenance handbook, service manual and sales catalogue. Reported to run and drive extremely well, this beautiful design classic is ready to draw admiring gazes wherever it goes. Consigned by Will Penrose.