2014-11-17 06:16:47 | Lofty writes:

first owner Patrick C Badell

2015-09-20 01:13:52 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22726/lot/29/

Auction description:
Lot 29
1965 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.2-Litre Roadster
Chassis no. 1E12172 Engine no. 7E7115-9
€140,000 - 180,000
US$ 160,000 - 210,000
Auction 22726:
The Zoute Sale
9 Oct 2015 18:00 CEST
Knokke-Heist, Place Albert de Knokke Le Zoute

This E-Type roadster was exported new to Jaguar Cars, New York, USA on 21st December 1965 and sold to its first owner, Patrick C Badel. Imported into the Netherlands in 2014, it was purchased by the current owner in November 2014 and has been the subject of a full 'body off' restoration carried out between November 2014 and July 2015 by Classic Restoration Services (CRS) in Vreeland, Netherlands. CRS have extensive experience of Jaguar XK and E-Type restoration, and this car is presented in perfect mechanical and cosmetic condition.

Works carried out include completely dismantling and sandblasting the body back to bare metal, after which detailed and extensive repairs were carried out using genuine body panels supplied by Martin Robey and SNG Barrett. All bodywork was finished by the traditional 'lead loading' method and then re-sprayed in Opalescent Dark Green by Hurenkamp Spray Company, a specialist with more than 20 years experience in repainting classic Jaguars. The bodywork alone took close to 300 man-hours to complete.

The engine was rebuilt by specialist MRA, with a conversion of the cylinder head to accommodate lead-free petrol but otherwise to original specifications, while the original gearbox was completely overhauled with new synchromesh, lay-shaft and bearings. The fuel system was entirely rebuilt with new components such as the tank, fuel lines and pump, and the carburettors rebuilt and tuned to original specifications. A new wiring loom was installed and all the electrical components overhauled or replaced with new where necessary. The entire suspension system was sandblasted and either painted or powder coated prior to re-assembly with new ball joints, bearings, etc. As is CRS's standard practice, the braking system components are new throughout: discs, servo, master cylinder and Kunifer pipes. Aldridge Trimming of Wolverhampton (UK) supplied the full interior trim kit in suede green leather and the black convertible top. All chromed parts were either re-plated by Chrome Restoration Serves in the UK or replaced with new items supplied by SNG Barrett. In addition to the foregoing, the brakes were upgraded, 123 electronic ignition installed and the car fitted with 72-spoke MWS competition wire wheels with Continental 205/70R/15 tyres. The total restoration took close to 850 man-hours.

This beautifully presented E-Type roadster comes complete with tool kit and owner's manual, while accompanying documentation consists of a Jaguar Heritage Certificate; title document; and build sheets and invoices for the engine, transmission, chassis, suspension, brakes, bodywork, paintwork, brightwork and electrics.