Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Open Two Seater
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This Jaguar E-Type Series I Open Two Seater (OTS), commonly known as a roadster, is a later model with the more sophisticated 4.2-litre engine and fully synchronised four-speed gearbox. According to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, it was completed in August 1966 and delivered via Jaguar of Eastern Canada in Montreal. The original colour scheme was ‘Opalescent Silver Grey’ (silver metallic) with a red leather interior and a black soft top.
The first owner from 1966 onwards was James Tough in Manitoba, Canada. The car remained in the country for the next few decades and was completely dismantled and extensively restored in British Columbia in the mid-1980s. In the course of this, the bodywork, interior, chassis, engine and other technical components were extensively renewed or overhauled. The work is documented with numerous photos and (patinated) invoices. In addition, a plate affixed to the engine compartment bears witness to the restoration. A later owner (name known) in Alberta, Canada, purchased the E-Type with a mileage of around 50,000 miles from a classic car dealer in British Columbia in November 1997. Copies of the purchase agreement and registration are available.
This owner then sold the car 18 years later (September 2015) to the current owner in Germany. A purchase agreement is also available for this sale. Since then, the car has been registered with a licence plate for historic vehicles and there are several invoices for service and overhaul work with a value of EUR 7,000.
The engine of this E-Type is still the “matching numbers” unit, and the cylinder heads are also the first ones. The sports car wears its original colour scheme (see above), which suits this British automobile icon perfectly. The car comes with the factory-original owner's manual and service logbook. This E-Type example from the desirable Series I as an open two-seater impresses with its original and solid condition with a slight patina. The car can be driven and enjoyed as a ‘driver's car’ as it is, or further optimised in some points, depending on individual needs and taste.
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 motor sport 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 22,920 units of the Series I E-Type from 1964 to 1968 (2+2 until 1970) with a 4.2-litre engine were built, 9,550 of which were open two-seaters (roadsters). This version is now considered to be the most sought-after version, partly because it is regarded as the more mature early version. The E-Type is, in any case, the ultimate (British) automotive icon. The E-Type underwent continuous development over time. With various modifications and variants (Series 1½, Series II with 4.2-litre engine and Series III with 5.3-litre V12), the model remained in production until 1974. A total of 72,515 units were built over the entire period.
This Automobile
This Jaguar E-Type Series I Open Two Seater (OTS), commonly known as a roadster, is a later model with the more sophisticated 4.2-litre engine and fully synchronised four-speed gearbox. According to the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, it was completed in August 1966 and delivered via Jaguar of Eastern Canada in Montreal. The original colour scheme was ‘Opalescent Silver Grey’ (silver metallic) with a red leather interior and a black soft top.
The first owner from 1966 onwards was James Tough in Manitoba, Canada. The car remained in the country for the next few decades and was completely dismantled and extensively restored in British Columbia in the mid-1980s. In the course of this, the bodywork, interior, chassis, engine and other technical components were extensively renewed or overhauled. The work is documented with numerous photos and (patinated) invoices. In addition, a plate affixed to the engine compartment bears witness to the restoration.
A later owner (name known) in Alberta, Canada, purchased the E-Type with a mileage of around 50,000 miles from a classic car dealer in British Columbia in November 1997. Copies of the purchase agreement and registration are available. This owner then sold the car 18 years later (September 2015) to the current owner in Germany. A purchase agreement is also available for this sale. Since then, the car has been registered with a licence plate for historic vehicles and there are several invoices for service and overhaul work with a value of EUR 7,000.
The engine of this E-Type is still the “matching numbers” unit, and the cylinder heads are also the first ones. The sports car wears its original colour scheme (see above), which suits this British automobile icon perfectly. The car comes with the factory-original owner's manual and service logbook. This E-Type example from the desirable Series I as an open two-seater impresses with its original and solid condition with a slight patina. The car can be driven and enjoyed as a ‘driver's car’ as it is, or further optimised in some points, depending on individual needs and taste.
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 motor sport 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 22,920 units of the Series I E-Type from 1964 to 1968 (2+2 until 1970) with a 4.2-litre engine were built, 9,550 of which were open two-seaters (roadsters). This version is now considered to be the most sought-after version, partly because it is regarded as the more mature early version. The E-Type is, in any case, the ultimate (British) automotive icon.
The E-Type underwent continuous development over time. With various modifications and variants (Series 1½, Series II with 4.2-litre engine and Series III with 5.3-litre V12), the model remained in production until 1974. A total of 72,515 units were built over the entire period.