1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Roadster
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Registration No: 912 XVL
Chassis No: 877718
MOT: Exempt Matching numbers example Supplied new to America before being repatriated to the United Kingdom in 2019 Restoration completed by ASM Classics Ltd. since repatriation An early series one E-Type Roadster with the 3.8-litre engine and manual transmission
Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore. With its stunning looks, outrageous performance and accessible price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. While early competition success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent roadholding / handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a 'straight port' DOHC cylinder head, its 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox, the free-revving unit reputedly enabled the E-type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and onto 150mph. Seemingly borrowed from a light aircraft, the wonderful turned aluminium centre console that adorned its dashboard was complemented by scalloped 'Dunlopillo' seats and a wood-rim steering wheel. Achingly beautiful yet viciously quick, the E-type remains for many the ultimate production Jaguar.
According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate, chassis number 877718 was completed on the 10th of July 1962 and was supplied new through Jaguar Cars, New York, United States of America, being dispatched on the 3rd of August 1962. An early series one Roadster, it has the 3.8-litre engine with four-speed manual transmission. Unfortunately, little is known of the Jaguar's American history, other than the E-Type remained in America until it was repatriated to the United Kingdom in 2019. Originally presented in Opalescent Silver Blue with Dark Blue interior, upon repatriation ‘912 XVL’ was in partially restored condition and finished in the Red paintwork and Black interior colour combination seen today. The restoration was completed by ASM Classics Ltd of Brands Hatch once in the UK including being converted from the original left-hand-drive configuration to right-hand-drive, as presented for sale today. This ‘matching numbers’ example has been UK-registered and is accompanied by a current V5C document and the aforementioned JDHT heritage certificate.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452
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Registration No: 912 XVL
Chassis No: 877718
MOT: Exempt Matching numbers example Supplied new to America before being repatriated to the United Kingdom in 2019 Restoration completed by ASM Classics Ltd. since repatriation An early series one E-Type Roadster with the 3.8-litre engine and manual transmission
Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore. With its stunning looks, outrageous performance and accessible price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. While early competition success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent roadholding / handling capabilities. Fed by triple SU HD8 carburettors and topped with a 'straight port' DOHC cylinder head, its 3781cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 265bhp and 260lbft. Allied to a four-speed Moss gearbox, the free-revving unit reputedly enabled the E-type to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and onto 150mph. Seemingly borrowed from a light aircraft, the wonderful turned aluminium centre console that adorned its dashboard was complemented by scalloped 'Dunlopillo' seats and a wood-rim steering wheel. Achingly beautiful yet viciously quick, the E-type remains for many the ultimate production Jaguar.
According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate, chassis number 877718 was completed on the 10th of July 1962 and was supplied new through Jaguar Cars, New York, United States of America, being dispatched on the 3rd of August 1962. An early series one Roadster, it has the 3.8-litre engine with four-speed manual transmission. Unfortunately, little is known of the Jaguar's American history, other than the E-Type remained in America until it was repatriated to the United Kingdom in 2019. Originally presented in Opalescent Silver Blue with Dark Blue interior, upon repatriation ‘912 XVL’ was in partially restored condition and finished in the Red paintwork and Black interior colour combination seen today. The restoration was completed by ASM Classics Ltd of Brands Hatch once in the UK including being converted from the original left-hand-drive configuration to right-hand-drive, as presented for sale today. This ‘matching numbers’ example has been UK-registered and is accompanied by a current V5C document and the aforementioned JDHT heritage certificate.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452
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