2007-12-11 00:03:05 | Lofty writes:

Registration 9793 BH

2014-02-01 05:12:53 | Lofty writes:

Fo sale Historics at Brooklands March 8, 2014 auction

1963 Jaguar E-Type SI Roadster

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2014-03-08/car/jaguar-e-type-si-roadster-%28 ...

Registration 9793BH
Chassis Number 850605
Engine Number R7753-9
Estimate £60,000 - £70,000

This matching-numbers Jaguar represents an extremely well cared-for and sound example of the marque. Originally a UK delivered car, it then left Sussex for sunnier climes in Western Australia. Repatriated in 1999 back to the UK, it was then sold to the vendor, being just the fourth owner from new. In fact the current owner knew the previous vendor and has thus known the car for over 30 years. In 2000, he commissioned a full nut and bolt, bare-metal restoration by John Salisbury of Cold Norton. Wavehouse undertook the re-trim including a mohair hood. More recently, Clark & Carter, arguably the most meticulous restoration specialist in the world, rebuilt the carburation system giving more power and a far better 'breathing' experience. Highly experienced Jaguar specialist, Alan Collins of Maldon, Essex, has looked after servicing during its time back in the UK. She sits on new Pirelli P4000's all round (including spare) with competition steel wire wheels. A number of sympathetic upgrades have taken place including the braking system, Kenlowe fan, stainless steel exhaust and fast-road steel manifold. Over the last fourteen years, this stunning British sports car has been used for exactly the purpose for which it was intended. That is, husband and wife touring continental Europe and taking in France, Italy and Spain. Never missing a beat, this hugely accomplished E-Type not only presents beautifully but is also mechanically astute, coming as it does, with a history file, full year's road tax and MoT test certificate.

2014-03-09 13:10:13 | Anonymous writes:

Sold - £87,360 + commission

2015-03-10 15:25:01 | David Andrew writes:

I owned this car in 1974/5,it was purchased for £495 from a dealer in Norwich trading in a TR4 for £320!i I added chrome wires and a factory hard top which happened to be in the correct colour and was purchased for £25.The engine was fairly good but leaked oil from the front timing cover and it was fitted with a leather rimmed steering wheel but the body was in fairly rust free order I often saw 120 to 130 on the speedo! The car was sold to someone in Bognor regis for £675 in 1975.