Manufacturer: Jaguar Cars Model: S1 E-type 3.8 FHC First Reg...

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Manufacturer: Jaguar Cars
Model: S1 E-type 3.8 FHC
First Registered: 1964
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: RA 7236-9
Chassis No: 861738
MOT: Aug 2013
Colour: Jaguar Signal Red
Details:
After the company's success at the LeMans 24 hr through the 1950s, Jaguar's defunct racing department was given the brief to use D-Type style construction to build a road-going sports car, replacing the XK150.

The first prototype (E1A) featured a monocoque design, Jaguar's fully independent rear suspension and the well proved "XK" engine. The car was used solely for factory testings and was never formally released to the public. The car was eventually scrapped by the factory.

Jaguar's second E-Type concept was E2A which, unlike the E1A, was constructed from a steel chassis with an aluminium body. This car was completed as a race car as it was thought by Jaguar at the time it would provide a better testing ground. E2A used a 3-litre version of the XK engine with a Lucas fuel injection system.

After retiring from the LeMans 24 hr the car was shipped to America to be used for racing by Jaguar privateer Briggs Cunningham. In 1961, the car returned to Jaguar in England to be used as a testing mule. Ownership of E2A passed to Roger Woodley (Jaguar's customer competition car manager) who took possession on the basis the car not be used for racing. E2A had been scheduled to be scrapped. Roger's wife Penny Griffiths owned E2A until 2008 when it was offered for sale at Bonham's Quail Auction. It eventually sold for US $4,957,000.

On March 15, 2011 the iconic Jaguar E-type celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its launch at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. In recognition of this momentous occasion in automobile history, Jaguar Heritage invited 50 E-type owners to participate in an exciting 7-day Tour. The event emulated the journeys of the original E-type launch demonstrator cars which were driven overnight from the Jaguar factory in Coventry to Geneva by the legendary Norman Dewis, then Test and Development Engineer and Bob Berry, Jaguar's Public Relations Manager.

The E-type offered here started life in 1964 as Production No: 1738 from a total of 1799 S1 3.8L RHD FHC cars. The car was exported in the early 70s to the Island of Guernsey and subsequently re-imported late 73 to a new home at the prestigious Waterside Inn, Bray, Berkshire.

The car was purchased by the present owner in March 1993 with 26000 miles showing on the clock. The car was in running order when purchased and since then has covered just 10000 further miles during a continuing programme of upgrading, improvement and refurbishment. The 36000 recorded miles is believed to be accurate, as a large part of the cars history in the shape of MOTs and also a green log book are available for inspection.

The vendor has requested that we outline details of the work carried out during his ownership, by specialist classic Jaguar Garage, Ladd & Glen of Streatham, London

Braking.


Coopercraft brakes fitted front and rear with new discs.

Front and rear brake master cylinders reconditioned.

All 4 rear brake cylinders replaced with Coopercraft units.

Brake servo unit reconditioned.

New brake fluid reservoir bottles fitted.


Tyres.

New correct specification Dunlop tyres fitted.

Suspension.

Overhauled and replaced where necessary with new adjustable shock absorbers being fitted all round.

Cooling.

Kenlowe fan with engine “over run” fitted.

Set of new hoses fitted

Electrics.




Dynamo replaced by alternator.

New sealed battery fitted.

Polarity changed to negative earth.

Main power feeds increased in size.

New “modern” heated rear screen fitted with wiring increased to suit.




Clutch.




New clutch assembly fitted at 30000 miles

New clutch master and slave cylinders fitted 2012.

New clutch fluid reservoir bottle fitted.




Gearbox.




Moss gearbox removed and completely overhauled.




Exhaust.




New stainless steel exhaust fitted.




Fuel system.




Carburetion system removed, stripped down and reconditioned.

New fuel pump fitted.




Safety.




New twin horns fitted.




Body protection.




Wax oiled throughout in 1997


Windscreen wash.




New twin washer jets fitted plus new washer bottle with integral motor.




Interior.




Fully Re-trimmed in light tan.




Exterior.

Renovation of the body work.




This project took 18 months to complete with final completion in September 2005.

The project consisted of taking the body back to bare metal with the cutting out of any filler or rust, rebuilding of interior of doors and replacement as required.

All body cavities wax oiled again with a thorough cleaning of the underside of the car followed by spraying with Body Schultz.

The project completed with 2 Pack re-spray in Jaguar Signal Red.

There is a comprehensive report by the garage as to the work involved in the project available and this is also accompanied by a full photographic record.




In 2012 it was noted that there was some fading of the 2 pack re-spray and the decision was made to re-paint. The job was given to Bailey’s Coachworks of New Malden, Surrey who sanded down and re-sprayed. Again Jaguar Signal Red but using Sherwin Williams water base colour paint and a high solid HS clear lacquer

This matching Numbers, S1 3.8 E-type is offered complete with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate and Production Record Trace Certificate number 32616.







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Auction Date:
30th Oct 12 at 1:30pm GMT

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