2022-12-04 08:48:40 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-jaguar-e-type-roadster-series-15-41x5Xn_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=ef9aceb8-062f-15e7-dc4 ...

Seller's description:

1967 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2 Roadster

Colour Blue

Odometer 19,429 Miles

Engine size 4235

Auction DetailsSeller Type Trade

Location Cornwall

Country United Kingdom

Fully restored by previous owner

Fantastic condition throughout

Very low mileage since restoration

Originally a fixed head coupe delivered to the USA

Converted to roadster and RHD with appropriate paperwork

V5 Present and correct

MOT and tax exempt

A selection of invoices from independent garages

The Car will have 12 months MOT at point of sale

Private reg plate "1 TCM" not included in the sale

The Interior

Excellent condition throughout

Retrimmed to a very high standard

Biscuit leather seats, door cards, sill wraps and centre console with matching carpeting

Moto-Lita wod and chrome steering wheel in very good condition

Carpets, dashboard and trim all present very well

Some minor signs of wear to several of the switches as shown in the images

Sliding down behind the wood and chrome wheel and looking down the long bonnet of this E-Type you instantly get a feeling for why these cars are so well loved. With plush retrimmed leather seats in biscuit and thick matching carpeting the inside of this E-Type is every bit the luxury tourer. 

The seats show almost no signs of wear and are exquisitely comfortable. The rest of the interior, from the sills to the door cards is in the same excellent condition.

The Exterior

Superb condition throughout

Soft-top in very good condition and works perfectly

Brightwork presents very well

All of the wheels are in excellent condition

Light lenses, windows, trim and badges all present very well

The E-Type has been at the top of several best looking cars in the world lists and polls for a long time and looking at this one it’s easy to see why. In superb condition throughout, finished in dark blue with a black hood and the gorgeous wire-spoke wheels it’s an exceptionally good looking car from every angle. 

The Mechanics

Starts easily and idles smoothly

The current owner reports that it drives perfectly

Extensive mechanical restoration by the previous owner

Engine, engine bay and the underside present excellently and are in superb condition throughout

4.2l Straight six engine sounds fantastic through the twin exhaust

All of the tyres present very well with lots of tread

The car will be MOT’d by the vendor on sale

The vendor informs us that the previous owner conducted an extensive restoration including a full engine rebuild and looking at the condition of the engine bay and ancillary components it’s clearly been done to very high standard. All of the visible mechanical elements present extremely well and it’s clear that this car has been very well cared for.

The car starts easily on a turn of the key and idles smoothly with no unwanted noises that we could hear. The vendor (a luxury car specialist) informs us that it drives exactly as it should, accelerating well, shifting smoothly and braking quickly and straight.