2017-05-29 16:00:42 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/17
www.classic-auctions.com/buy/1964-jaguar-e-type-38-coupe/14037

Auction description:
Date 06/06/2017
Location Woodcote Park
Lot No 16
E-Type 3.8 Coupe
Year 1964
Vehicle Registration ONW239B
Chassis Number 861626
Engine Number RS2669
Body Colour Blue
Trim Colour Cream
Estimate £115000 - 130000*

Most examples of Jaguar's comely cat have been restored by now, and 'ONW 239B' is no exception. The work was undertaken last year by Mark Waud of Yorkshire Classic Cars, who the vendor describes as having 'a formidable reputation for superb workmanship'. When it left the factory, this particular Coupe was finished in Opalescent Golden Sand teamed with Red interior trim. Following a bare metal strip, and refurbishment that included a new front subframe and door skins, the car was repainted in a suitably distinguished shade of Dark Blue and completely retrimmed in contrasting Grey leather. The engine was totally refurbished, the dynamo replaced by an alternator and the four-speed Moss gearbox superseded by a more modern five-speed one (the original is available by separate negotiation). The brakes have been upgraded with Coopercraft parts, while other new items of running gear include dampers, springs, springs and tyres.

The restoration remains sufficiently fresh that the refurbished engine is yet to be run in, and the vendor unsurprisingly still classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, six-cylinder XK engine and new manual gearbox as all being in 'excellent' condition. The indicated mileage of this now pristine Jaguar stands at an eminently plausible 72,000 miles. Offered with Jaguar heritage certificate and a large collection of invoices, this fine-looking motorcar, 'ONW 239B' is now ready for somebody new to enjoy.