Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Flat Floor OTS
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This Automobile
This Jaguar E-Type Series I as an Open Two Seater (OTS), also commonly known as roadster, is an early model from the first year of manufacture with the 3.8 litre engine. Typical features are the flat floor and the polished aluminium profiles in the centre console and in the middle section of the dashboard. According to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, the car was completed in November 1961 and delivered via the dealer Peter Lindner in Frankfurt, Germany. The original colour scheme was ‘Opalescent Gunmetal’ (grey metallic) with black leather and soft top.
The E-Type was later completely dismantled ‘frame-off’ at a renowned Jaguar restoration company and extensively restored to new condition. The body fittings and the gaps in the bonnet and doors as well as the surfaces were all given an outstanding finish. In the course of this, the interior, chassis, engine and other technology were also extensively renewed or overhauled. The work has been documented with numerous photos which are available. The engine is the first original aggregate with ‘matching numbers’.
In September 2011, a couple from Hamburg acquired the E-Type with a mileage of around 16,000 km since the restoration and they are still the owners of the car today after 13 years. During this time, only a further 14,000 kilometres have been covered, meaning that the roadster has only driven around 30,000 kilometres since the restoration. Since 2011, around EUR 66,000 has been invested in the car for ongoing maintenance and overhaul under the last owner based on available invoices. This includes an engine overhaul in 2012 for just under EUR 7,000 and additional extensive work on the engine and other technology in 2023 for around EUR 32,000.
The classic colour scheme of today in Carmen Red with black leather interior perfectly complements this British automobile icon. This E-Type example of the sought-after Series I as an Open Two Seater with 3.8 litre engine impresses with its excellent condition thanks to the earlier restoration and the comprehensive ongoing maintenance by its owner. This Jaguar is therefore ready for immediate use – true to the motto: Buy it, enjoy it, drive it!
Model History
The Jaguar E-Type was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961 and was considered a sensation at the time. Both the design by Malcom Sayer and the engine received a very positive response. The attraction of the E-Type lay in its driving performance, its design and charisma combined with its favourable price – especially in comparison to significantly more expensive sports cars from Aston Martin and Ferrari. Accordingly, the E-Type was also a complete success for Jaguar in terms of sales. Right from the start, the model was available as a coupé with the distinctive side-opening tailgate and as a roadster (Open Two Seater, OTS).
In terms of drive technology, the E-Type had the motorsport genes of the successful Jaguar D-Type racing car. The six-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 3.8 litres produced a whopping 269 hp and drove the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. The possible top speed of just under 240 km/h was a peak value at the time. In 1964, the displacement was increased to 4.2 litres, although the power output remained roughly the same. This was accompanied by a fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox developed by Jaguar itself.
In terms of construction, the E-Type had a steel tubular frame that carried the engine and front suspension. This was bolted to the bulkhead with the self-supporting steel body. A novelty for the rather conservative British car industry was the rear double wishbone suspension (independent suspension) on a separate subframe with a trailing arm and two spring/damper units. This structure ensured very good handling and a high level of ride comfort and was used in this form until 1996 in several following models.
A total of 15,499 examples of the Jaguar E-Type Series I from 1961 to 1964 with a 3.8-litre engine were manufactured, 7,282 of which were open two-seaters (roadsters). Today, the early model is regarded by collectors and purists as the most sought-after version and, as one of the ultimate (British) automotive icons, is priced significantly higher than the later E-Type versions.
The E-Type was continuously further developed over time. With various modifications and variants (Series I with 4.2-litre engine, Series 1½, Series II and Series III) the model remained in the programme until 1974. Over the entire production period, 72,515 units were built.
This Automobile
This Jaguar E-Type Series I as an Open Two Seater (OTS), also commonly known as roadster, is an early model from the first year of manufacture with the 3.8 litre engine. Typical features are the flat floor and the polished aluminium profiles in the centre console and in the middle section of the dashboard. According to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, the car was completed in November 1961 and delivered via the dealer Peter Lindner in Frankfurt, Germany. The original colour scheme was ‘Opalescent Gunmetal’ (grey metallic) with black leather and soft top.
The E-Type was later completely dismantled ‘frame-off’ at a renowned Jaguar restoration company and extensively restored to new condition. The body fittings and the gaps in the bonnet and doors as well as the surfaces were all given an outstanding finish. In the course of this, the interior, chassis, engine and other technology were also extensively renewed or overhauled. The work has been documented with numerous photos which are available. The engine is the first original aggregate with ‘matching numbers’.
In September 2011, a couple from Hamburg acquired the E-Type with a mileage of around 16,000 km since the restoration and they are still the owners of the car today after 13 years. During this time, only a further 14,000 kilometres have been covered, meaning that the roadster has only driven around 30,000 kilometres since the restoration. Since 2011, around EUR 66,000 has been invested in the car for ongoing maintenance and overhaul under the last owner based on available invoices. This includes an engine overhaul in 2012 for just under EUR 7,000 and additional extensive work on the engine and other technology in 2023 for around EUR 32,000.
The classic colour scheme of today in Carmen Red with black leather interior perfectly complements this British automobile icon. This E-Type example of the sought-after Series I as an Open Two Seater with 3.8 litre engine impresses with its excellent condition thanks to the earlier restoration and the comprehensive ongoing maintenance by its owner. This Jaguar is therefore ready for immediate use – true to the motto: Buy it, enjoy it, drive it!
Model History
The Jaguar E-Type was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961 and was considered a sensation at the time. Both the design by Malcom Sayer and the engine received a very positive response. The attraction of the E-Type lay in its driving performance, its design and charisma combined with its favourable price – especially in comparison to significantly more expensive sports cars from Aston Martin and Ferrari. Accordingly, the E-Type was also a complete success for Jaguar in terms of sales. Right from the start, the model was available as a coupé with the distinctive side-opening tailgate and as a roadster (Open Two Seater, OTS).
In terms of drive technology, the E-Type had the motorsport genes of the successful Jaguar D-Type racing car. The six-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 3.8 litres produced a whopping 269 hp and drove the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. The possible top speed of just under 240 km/h was a peak value at the time. In 1964, the displacement was increased to 4.2 litres, although the power output remained roughly the same. This was accompanied by a fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox developed by Jaguar itself.
In terms of construction, the E-Type had a steel tubular frame that carried the engine and front suspension. This was bolted to the bulkhead with the self-supporting steel body. A novelty for the rather conservative British car industry was the rear double wishbone suspension (independent suspension) on a separate subframe with a trailing arm and two spring/damper units. This structure ensured very good handling and a high level of ride comfort and was used in this form until 1996 in several following models.
A total of 15,499 examples of the Jaguar E-Type Series I from 1961 to 1964 with a 3.8-litre engine were manufactured, 7,282 of which were open two-seaters (roadsters). Today, the early model is regarded by collectors and purists as the most sought-after version and, as one of the ultimate (British) automotive icons, is priced significantly higher than the later E-Type versions.
The E-Type was continuously further developed over time. With various modifications and variants (Series I with 4.2-litre engine, Series 1½, Series II and Series III) the model remained in the programme until 1974. Over the entire production period, 72,515 units were built.