Chassis No. 1E15293

Engine No. 7E6763-9

In October 1964, the groundbreaking Jaguar Series 1 E-Type received significant upgrades. Its new 4.2-liter dual-overhead-cam inline-six engine featured a reinforced crankshaft, boosting torque by 23 lb-ft to 283 lb-ft. A more refined, all-synchromesh four-speed Jaguar transmission replaced the previous Moss gearbox, enabling smoother gear shifts. Additionally, reclining bucket seats were introduced, improving comfort and versatility. These updates cemented the E-Type's status as Britain's leading sporting car. Today, the Series 1 4.2-liter E-Type is highly sought after for its enhanced power, improved usability, and timeless design that continues to captivate enthusiasts.

According to the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate on file, this 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster was completed in April 1967 in Carmen Red over a Black leather interior. The 1967 model year closed the chapter on the fabled Series 1 with its covered headlamps and synchronized four-speed transmission and has long been considered the ideal sweet spot for both driving and collecting. At one point, the car was restored in period-correct Pale Primrose-a long-lived color offered from 1963 until the end of the E-Type series-and a new black leather interior was installed circa 2008.

Following additional restorative work in 2011, the car arrived at Carlquist Competition Engines of Oakville, Connecticut in 2015 where it received an engine overhaul that included a carburetor rebuild, new pistons, a polish of the original crankshaft, a valve job with new valves, a new oil pump, and new timing gears, along with a new chain, a tensioner and guides. Furthermore, the transmission received a fresh clutch, pressure plate, resurfaced flywheel, clutch master cylinder, and transmission output flange and seal. While at Carlquist the suspension and brakes were overhauled and multiple pieces of trim rechromed. In 2020, the car arrived at Wayne Carini's F40 Motorsports, receiving a fresh soft top. Thoroughly sorted, just a year later the car entered and completed 1,200 miles during the Sports Car Market 1000 rally-just the type of event that surely must be the forte of a late Series 1 E-Type. After the rally, an air conditioning system was installed in the Roadster, ensuring its stylish occupants keep cool during similar type events during the summer months. In current ownership, the car has seen routine maintenance and further refurbishment work.

It is said that a well-sorted Series 1 E-Type is a car that every automotive aficionado should experience. With fantastic period colors and drop-top allure, this Series 1 4.2 Roadster offers a fine example with mechanical sorting along with its owner's manual, a large restoration file, and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate.