Chassis No. 889928

Engine No. RA5245-9

It depends upon which "side of the pond" from which you hail as to whether you called it an E-Type or an XK-E but everyone knows it as one of the most beautiful automobiles of all time. When introduced at the 1961 Geneva Auto Show, the dramatic E-Type took the automobile world by storm. Its arresting good looks even captivated the likes of Enzo Ferrari, who supposedly declared the Jaguar E-Type "the most beautiful car in the world."

E-Type production began in 1961 featuring a 220 hp 3.8-liter DOHC six-cylinder engine developed from Jaguar's Le Mans-winning C and D-Type racing cars. The E-Type shared the four-wheel disc brakes of its predecessor the XK150 S, while gaining independent rear suspension. It followed Jaguar's proven formula with sensational looks and sensational performance, at a sensational price.

Finished in Opalescent Golden Sand over a Connolly beige leather interior and matching Wilton wool carpets, this stunning coupe was built on 23 January 1964 and delivered through Jaguar Cars, New York on June 11 of that year to its first owner, L. W. Dougherty of Camden, Tennessee. The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirms that the car was restored to its original colors and that it is a numbers-matching example, with its original engine. It is currently fitted with a Tremec-based 5-speed manual transmission enabling more comfortable highway cruising, yet the original Moss box remains with the car should the next custodian wish to return to original specs.

Prior to its purchase by the consignor, this Jaguar was owned and restored by a marque aficionado. The engine was rebuilt, including the block and head, by noted specialist Bill Terry; with final work and tuning completed by Jaguar specialists, Predator Performance in Largo, Florida. Chrome wheels are fitted with Vredestein blackwall radials, while the interior features a Blaupunkt radio and the proper leather-trimmed fascia and console appropriate for a late-3.8-liter E-Type. The restoration has been finished to a high standard of quality, including a highly detailed engine bay and authentically restored beige leather interior.

It is described by the consignor as "mechanically unbelievable, very well dialed-in." E-Types are great fun to drive and offer tremendous performance, particularly when paired with a five-speed transmission. This one is a particularly exceptional example of the breed.