Jaguar E-type Series 1 FHC
Specifications
The story behind this collectible...
A Cool Classic of Cool Classics: the Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2 Coupe. Our Series 1 FHC is nut and bolt restored and has been given all the upgrades that the Series 1 had during its production. This was one of the last series 1 models.
The complete restoration is documented. Invoices available (more than 80 thousand euros). In addition to its excellent condition, the car still has its original gearbox and engine, which makes it a matching numbers. This can be checked, the E-type is equipped with a Jaguar Trust Certificate.
In addition to the extensive documentation, new condition and execution, this Jag is executed in one of the (we think) most beautiful color combinations. Black with a cognac brown leather interior.
The E-type Series I was introduced in Europe on March 15, 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show and in the United States in April of the same year at the New York Motor Show. When the car was first shown, Enzo Ferrari called it 'The most beautiful car ever made'. To this day he is right!
The car was designed as a two-seater GT coupe (FHC) and a two-seater convertible (OTS). For the first six months, only a few E-types were built with left-hand drive, mainly for the American market. Only a few were built for the British market and these were supplied to specially selected celebrities. The rest had to wait for another six months.
The Series 1 was given a 3.8-litre straight-six engine that came from the XK150S. In 1964, the engine capacity was increased to 4.2 litres. With this upgrade, the Series 1 4.2 had a top speed of 241 km/h (!).
All E-types were given independent suspension and servo-assisted disc brakes on all four wheels, two unusual features for the time. The 3.8-litre versions had a centrally mounted aluminium instrument panel, which was finished in vinyl and leather from 1963.
The 4.2 versions had more comfortable seats, improved brakes, electronics and Synchromesh on first gear. Furthermore, the 4.2 Jaguar carried the 4.2 Litre badge on the back of the boot lid while the 3.8 simply said Jaguar.
