2004-11-24 17:54:11 | pauls writes:

Car to be sold at auction.
www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/LOTDETAIL.ASP

Auction description:
EXCEPTIONAL MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA
Location London,The Jack Barclay Showroom
Sale Date Dec 07, 2004
Lot Number 178 Sale Number 6999
Lot Title 1961 JAGUAR
Estimate 40,000 - 50,000 British pounds
Lot Description 1961 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 3.8 'FLAT FLOOR' ROADSTER
Registration No. HSO 853
Chassis No. 850071
Engine No. R1245/9
Carmen red with black leather interior and black soft top

Engine: six cylinder, in-line, twin overhead camshafts, triple SU HD8 carburetors, 3,781cc, 265bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual with synchromesh on upper three gears; Suspension: independent, double wishbones with torsion bars to front, independent rear with twin coil spring/damper units on each side; Brakes: servo-assisted discs all round. Right hand drive.

The car we proudly offer is an extremely early production 'flat floor' roadster that was built in 1961. The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust production record trace certificate also informs us that the car was originally supplied with Sherwood green coachwork, suede green interior and a French grey soft top. Dispatched from the factory on July 14th 1961 it went to dealer S.S. Nicholson and the fortunate first owner was Ernst Scragg & Sons Ltd, Macclesfield. Despite the early build of this car, the V5 document states that it was not registered until September 1962.

The vendor purchased the car in 1988 from a gentleman in Leeds who had owned the car for a number of years and when purchased the colour had been changed to yellow. The condition was relatively poor but fortunately it appeared to be remarkably original thus making it a sound basis for restoration.

In Jaguar folklore, the name of XK Engineering is synonymous with the finest restorations of the marque. It became the subject of a ground up re-build at the hands of this renowned company in the late 1980s/early 1990s, having been entrusted in tired but driveable condition.

With the car is a comprehensive file detailing the work and expense carried out by both the vendor and the previous owner, the restoration alone equated to £30,000, this despite the lower labour charges of the period. Also included are numerous photos including those prior to and during restoration.

Since completion of the restoration this beautiful Jaguar has been much admired and well maintained, but only seldom used. When inspected by a Christie's specialist, though not driven, the car started promptly and ran sweetly. With only sympathetic use since its fabulous restoration to original specification, this rare and highly desirable 'flat floor' E-Type roadster has remained in exquisite order, and still is today, beautiful in every regard. Ideal either for the concours lawn or enjoyable motoring.

2004-12-19 20:20:35 | pauls writes:

Hammer price at above auction £47000

2005-03-05 16:00:01 | 1E11490 writes:

Sports Car Monthly (4/05) condition comment from Christie's auction 12/7/04: "Odo: 76,762. Excellent paint and chrome, except right rear taillight is pitted. Very nice top. Good gaps. Excellent interior; console is just a tick off perfect. Excellent underhood and fully detailed. Some wear since restoration. Condition 2+. Sold at $91,180"

2013-11-20 16:26:12 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/13
www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

Auction description:
Lot 404 - 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series I Roadster- Chassis 71
Estimate: £90,000 - £110,000
Registration Number: EU Registered
Chassis Number: 850071

Significantly, chassis 850071is the 71st E-Type to roll off the Jaguar production line and is one of the earliest examples on the road today, manufactured on 3rd July 1961 and delivered new on the 14th July via dealers SS Nicholson to Ernst Scragg and Sons Ltd. of Macclesfield.

Finished in Carmen red with black leather interior and black soft top, it was purchased by the current vendor some 10 years ago and has been much admired and sympathetically used.

This matching numbers 3.8 litre flat floor roadster is in very good condition having been restored by Jaguar specialists XK Engineering, synonymous with the finest restorations of the marque.

Supplied with a V5 document and a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, this is a superb example of one of the most distinctive and stylish British roadsters ever made. With this timeless classic, and one of the lowest chassis numbers on the road, this fine flat floor roadster is the ultimate expression of 1960's chic, there can be few finer examples with which to enjoy one of the world's most instantly recognisable sportscars.

2013-12-04 14:35:57 | Anonymous writes:

Car made £144,000 at Coys December sale.
The catalogue entry was incorrect. The auctionner announced that the car does not have matching engine number. A later engine has been fitted.

2014-05-04 07:17:33 | Tim Snowden writes:

If the current new owner is interested in selling, please make contact, Rdgs, T Snowden 00 44 7931 532607

2014-12-09 17:02:50 | David Wrightson (UK) writes:

This is not 850071 that left the factory in 1961
Nothing is correct on this car - Nothing.
Frames are wrong, tub is wrong, panels are wrong, bulkhead is wrong. Engine date casting No's have been ground off, frames have been over stamped with differing font. Could not find one early original feature.
The same HSO reg number is also noted as belonging to a 1962 car in the e-type register! Be very wary!

2016-10-17 21:30:32 | Brian Milner writes:

I bought HSO853 in 1963 from a Mr Alcock, who had a garage in Biddulph, Staffordshire, for £1125 and sold it 18 months later for £850. The original colour was described to me as British Racing Green (obviously sounded better than Sherwood Green). Scragg was the previous owner. You had to have a square key to open the bonnet.