2004-08-29 09:10:59 | pauls writes:

Car was sold at auction in April '04, info at:
www.classicauctions.co.uk/car_search_index.html

Auction description:
Status SOLD
Estimate £18000 - 20000
Hammer Price £20500.00
Mileage 12225
Colour WHITE
Trim Colour RED
Chassis No IR7485
Engine No 7R1985-9
Registration HUM135G
CC 4235
M.O.T MAR 2005
Jaguar hatched their master plan to produce a ground-breaking sportscar along the lines of their Le Mans winning D Type as a replacement for the hugely successful, though by this time becoming rather dated XK120-150 line in 1948. The resultant E Type finally reached the showrooms in 1961 in coupe or roadster form, initially with 3.8, though soon with a 4.2-lite engine.
The Derbyshire vendor tells us that the 1969-built E Type S2 4.2 offered here was imported in 1991 from the US where it had been in receipt of partial refurbishment. Since its return to the UK, the work has been completed with the roadster converted from left to righthand drive. The interior trim and hood fabric as well as some chromework, suspension bushes and coolant hoses were also renewed, the carburetors changed to a triple Weber set-up, the manual gearbox rebuilt and a new speedometer fitted. When entered for this sale, the odometer read 12,226 miles, this being the total mileage driven since restoration.
Current condition of bodywork and Old English White paintwork is claimed to be very good and red interior very very good. The 6-cylinder XK motor, the 4-speed manual transmission and all the electrical equipment are reportedly in very good order. Invoices detailing the various parts fitted and the servicing work carried out are included in the documents file, says the owner, as is a freshly issued MOT certificate.

2015-09-25 14:40:23 | Harry Stevens writes:

Recently sold by the Classic and Sports Car Centre of Malton. This matching numbers E Type series 11 roadster was dispatched on 12 November 1968. The car left the factory in Cream with Red upholstery with Black hood and was supplied new with manual transmission. This early series 11 car was distributed by Jaguar Cars New York and delivered new to Florida. This E Type arrived into the UK in 1991 retaining its correct original engine and original chassis and body numbers.

This stunning example has had two major rebuilds over the past 25 years. HUM135G was the subject of a major restoration over in the US but the work was not completed until after the vehicle arrived in the UK. Much of the work, including an engine rebuild was carried out in the States but it arrived needing completion due to the circumstances of the owner at that time. The Jaguar was converted to right hand drive and on arrival the interior was completely re-trimmed, a mohair hood and various mechanical work completed in order to put the car into a roadworthy condition. The E Type speedo was taken back to zero and the car then used on a regular basis during the 1990's. Invoices for further major work included a full gearbox rebuild in 2002 and we have receipts for regular maintenance and servicing. From 1991 to 2006 the E Type completed around 12,500 miles, all recorded by consecutive MOT certificates. In 2006 we sold HUM135G to its most recent owner who has covered a further 12,000 miles in the car but also commissioned a high quality restoration between 2011 - 2012 taking this E Type to an exceptionally high standard.

Since purchasing the E Type in 2006 over £35,000 has been spent on the car taking it to a very high standard. The car on purchase was a smartly presented, usable E Type restored fifteen years previously. It has proven reliable, drove particularly well and has covered an average of just over 1,000 miles a year. Although in good usable condition, the new owner decided to take this car to the next level and almost ten years later, the car is now back with us in outstanding condition. In 2006 the E Type was transported to engine specialists VSE in Wales and treated to a bottom end rebuild. The engine was removed and rebuilt and treated to a new oil pump with distributor bronze gear, triple SU carburettors were supplied and fitted and a new clutch kit fitted. Engine related work in 2006 - 2007 added to in excess of £5,000. Thousands of pounds were spent with various Jaguar specialists on further mechanical improvements such as a new stainless steel exhaust system, brake servo, brake master cylinder, ignition items, propshaft universal joints, steering rack mounts, steering rack gaiters, wheel bearings, starter motor, alternator, and many other parts.

In 2011 - 2012 the E Type was totally dismantled ahead of a total body restoration. Any panels requiring work were either replaced or restored and the bare shell was rebuilt to a very high standard. On completion, the shell was painted, including the underside in its current colour of cream and re-fitted to an excellent standard. All new body rubbers were fitted, a new wiring loom installed, a new windscreen fitted and a new mohair hood fitted. Whilst mechanical components were removed, the rear axle was rebuilt and new drive shafts and shock absorbers fitted. A new pinion oil seal fitted, the front suspension refurbished and engine and ancillaries cleaned and prepared prior to refit. Since completion of the above just a few thousand miles have been completed and the E Type both presents and drives superbly. The bodywork is exceptional with superb panel gaps and stunning straight panels, the underside is excellent, the space frame and bulk head superb and the paint finish stunning. The chrome work is excellent including the wheels, tyres are Dunlop and recently replaced and the hood and interior are excellent.

The engine bay is beautifully detailed, the boot compartment and spare wheel well excellent and the car is delightful in every respect. The seats are comfortable, the interior luxurious and all electrics and dials work correctly. On the road performance is outstanding and offers everything you would expect from an E Type. The VSE rebuilt engine is top class with excellent oil pressure, the all syncromesh four speed gearbox is smooth, quiet and effortless, steering, suspension, and brakes all feel tight and correct; HUM135G just needs driving and will not disappoint. Concluding, it must be said that this car can be driven and enjoyed with confidence. It has the benefit of a recent rebuild and a good amount of miles have been covered since to give its next owner confidence. This is a beautiful, sharp E Type in a fantastic, correct colour combination.

2015-10-14 19:14:35 | Gary Day writes:

As the latest custodian of this wonderful car, I will do my best to maintain the fabulous condition of her.