2016-06-15 14:00:00 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/16
www.rmsothebys.com/mo16/monterey/lots/1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-42-litre-roads ...

Auction description:
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster
Chassis no. 1E 10520

Without Reserve

2016-07-24 03:58:57 | pauls writes:

Additional description from above auction:
Lot Number 122
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster
$250,000 - $325,000 Offered without reserve
Monterey - Offered on: Friday, August 19, 2016
Chassis No. 1E 10520
Engine No. 7E 2445-9
Gearbox No. EJ 1526
Body No. 4E 1629

Beautifully restored from a solid original example, in original colors
Numbers-matching with small upgrades to enhance the driving experience
Accompanied by an original hardtop, tool set, and jack
Includes JDHT Certificate

The car shown here, the 520th 4.2-Litre built, is quite an early example of the improved version of the iconic first series cars. According to its JDHT Certificate, it was built on 20 January 1965 and delivered that February to Mary Jane A. McMahon by Jaguar Cars of New York. According to the owner, it spent its life in California, being used as a second car before winding up in long-term storage; 30 years passed, at which time it was purchased to perform a comprehensive restoration to the highest standards. The consignor recounts that the rust-free bodywork was sandblasted and prepared for superb paintwork in the original hue of Opalescent Dark Green, while the interior was properly upholstered in correct Suede Green leather using proper materials sourced from England.

While the body was being prepared, the engine, gearbox, and differential received similar treatment. The owner recounts that the engine block was bored 20 thousandths to fit new pistons, the rotating assembly balanced, the head rebuilt, and the original differential fitted with new 3.23:1 differential, for longer legs in each gear and a more relaxed cruising speed. Further, the owner notes that the condition of the mechanical components backs up his belief that the 26,685 miles recorded at the time of cataloguing are original. A more high-efficiency radiator and more powerful fan were also installed.

Accompanied by a rare hardtop, tool kit, and jack, this numbers-matching E-Type is finished in the most elegant color combination after a fastidious restoration.