2004-01-23 10:23:29 | pauls writes:

Info posted with permission from:

www.hendi.nl/xke/main.htm

In 1980, 875140 was located in Delaware. It was advertised in Hemmings Motor News in 1982. By late 1988, it was located in Maryland, in the hands of a new owner, possibly at least the third owner. At least two owners back from its 1980 owner, it was owned in Virginia. At that time the car was dissembled. Radiator# 5545.

2018-10-21 09:58:34 | pauls writes:

Photos added 10/21/18 were found on Gullwing Motor Cars, Astoria, New York website.

2023-07-04 19:35:27 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/23

www.goodingco.com/lot/1961-jaguar-e-type-series-i-38-litre-roadster-1b/

Auction description:

2023 Pebble Beach Auctions1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster

Chassis 875140

Engine R1202-9

Lot 107

2023 Pebble Beach Auctions

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster

Estimate 275,000 - $350,000| Without Reserve

Chassis 875140

Engine R1202-9

As the 140th left-hand-drive E-Type Roadster built, this example has all these coveted features. It was completed on June 28, 1961, barely three months after the E-Type’s debut, and was originally finished in the striking combination of Opalescent Gunmetal over Red. Originally dispatched to New York, this 1961 E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster had relocated to the mid-Atlantic coast by the 1980s. In recent years, the Jaguar was cosmetically restored in its present maroon over beige colors and, according to the accompanying JDHT Certificate, it retains its matching-numbers engine. This handsomely presented, early production E-Type Roadster remains as attractive and sought-after today as it was 62 years ago.

2024-07-14 11:48:37 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 8/24. Note, interesting or suspicious color change from 2023 to 2024

www.goodingco.com/lot/1961-jaguar-e-type-series-i-38-litre-roadster-1g/

Auction description:

2024 Pebble Beach Auctions

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster

Chassis 875140

Engine R1202-9

Presented in Elegant Maroon over Beige Color Combination

The 140th Left-Hand-Drive E-Type Roadster Built

Desirably Equipped with External Hood Latches, Welded Hood Louvers, and Flat Floor

Retains Matching-Numbers Engine per JDHT Certificate

The Most Collectible Example of Jaguar’s Iconic 1960s Sports Car

As the 140th left-hand-drive example built, this E-Type Roadster has all of these coveted features. It was completed on June 28, 1961, barely three months after the E-Type’s debut, and finished in the striking combination of Opalescent Gunmetal over Red. Originally dispatched to New York, the Roadster had relocated to the mid-Atlantic coast by the 1980s. In recent years, the Jaguar was cosmetically restored in its present maroon over beige color scheme and, according to the accompanying JDHT Certificate, retains its matching-numbers engine. This attractive Jaguar also benefits from an extensive service in 2024, with invoices on file totaling over $15,000. Beautifully presented, this early production E-Type Roadster remains as attractive and sought-after today as it was 63 years ago.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled 1962.

SOLD $179,200

2025-09-11 15:14:18 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

sbxcars.com/listing/450/1961-jaguar-e-type-series-1-3-8l-roadster?

Seller's description:

Maroon

Beige leather

218 Miles

Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8L Roadster Numbers-Matching, JDHT Certificate

875140

Lot#: 450

Seller Type: Private Party

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

Seller: WildAboutCarsGarage

SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8L roadster showing just 218 mi (351 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in maroon over a beige leather interior, this stunning icon of 1960s British motoring is a knockout from every angle. 

Part of the earliest runs of E-Types, today’s elegant roadster comes with the external bonnet latches, flat cabin floors sans recessed footwells of later models, and hand-welded bonnet louvers prized by collectors and Jaguar aficionados. 

As documented in its accompanying JDHT Certificate, this car, chassis 875140, was completed on June 23, 1961. Originally finished in Opalescent Gunmetal over red leather trim with a black soft top, the car was dispatched to American shores on July 4, 1961, for distribution via Jaguar Cars of New York City.

2025-09-24 16:54:09 | Capt RD writes:

SOLD $117,000 ON 9/24/2025

SBX cars.com

2026-02-15 16:51:41 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 2/26:

rmsothebys.com/auctions/mi26/lots/r0072-1961-jaguar-etype-series-1-38litre-roads ...

Auction description:

Miami, Lot 193

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster

Chassis No. 875140

Engine No. R1202-9

Body No. R 1211

Cylinder Head No. R1202-9

Registration US Title

Location | Miami, Florida

$175,000 - $225,000 USD 

Offered Without Reserve

The most coveted iteration of the hallowed Jaguar E-Type

Early production example featuring outside bonnet latches, flat floors, and welded bonnet louvers

Previously restored in maroon over a beige interior with a black soft-top; refreshed in 2026, including show-quality exterior paint

Retains numbers-matching engine, cylinder head, and body

Documented with JDHT Production Record Trace Certificate

This example, chassis number 875140, is one such car. With a build completion date of 23 June 1961, this E-Type has all the commensurate early Series 1 features. Some, like covered headlights, are readily apparent; others, including the exterior bonnet locks (which require a special, factory-supplied “T” key to open), flat cockpit floors, and ventilation louvers welded, rather than stamped, into the bonnet, may require a trained eye to spot. Of the 1,729 open-air E-types built for the 1961 model year, only a fraction were left-hand-drive examples exhibiting these attributes.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, chassis 875140 was originally finished in Opalescent Gunmetal over a Red interior with a Black soft-top. It was dispatched on 4 July 1961 to Jaguar Cars in New York, and while its subsequent history is presently unknown, it is understood to have remained on the East Coast through the 1980s.

The E-Type was later restored in maroon over a beige interior with a black soft-top, a color combination that suits the car’s lithe lines well. It has seen limited road use since, with the 241 miles displayed on the odometer at the time of cataloguing believed to represent miles driven since the restoration’s completion. In 2023, over $15,000 was invested in the car’s mechanical condition, with Function Drives Form of Carson City, Nevada, addressing the car’s electrical, braking, and cooling system, as well as replacing seals and repairing lubrication and exhaust system leaks as needed. In preparation for sale, the car was refreshed, including a show-car-quality repaint in maroon, with work completed in early 2026. Importantly, it retains its numbers-matching engine, cylinder head, and body, per its JDHT certificate.

A true automotive icon, this early production Jaguar E-Type Roadster embodies the perfect union of performance, beauty, and innovation. This early Series 1 example offers an exciting opportunity to experience a car that is rightly deemed a legend.

2026-04-19 21:11:03 | Capt RD writes:

SOLD $128,800 on 2/27/2026

Sotheby's Miami auction

2026-10-16 08:06:59 | pauls writes:

Car now on BaT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-e-type-series-1-roadster-9/

1961 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster 5-Speed

Seller: PrivateCollectionMotors

Location: Costa Mesa, California 92627

Chassis: 875140

279 Miles Shown on Reset Odometer

3.8-Liter Inline-Six

Triple SU Carburetors

Five-Speed Tremec Manual Transmission

Limited-Slip Differential

Repainted Maroon

Black Soft Top

Beige Leather Upholstery

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Enclosed Headlights

Exterior Bonnet Latches

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Spare Four-Speed Manual Transmission

Private Party or Dealer: Dealer

Lot #270031

This 1961 Jaguar XKE is a Series I flat-floor roadster and is #140 of 385 left-hand-drive examples produced with external bonnet latches before Jaguar revised the model later in the year. Completed on June 23, 1961, the car left the factory finished in Opalescent Gunmetal over red leather and later underwent a color change to its current maroon-over-beige color scheme as part of a refurbishment. Power is provided by a 3.8-liter inline-six equipped with triple SU carburetors, while shifting is through a retrofitted Tremec five-speed manual transmission linked with a limited-slip differential. Recent work is said to have involved electrical, braking, and cooling system service in 2023 as well as a repaint in 2026 prior to the selling dealer’s acquisition later in the year. This XKE Series I roadster is now offered by the selling dealer in Costa Mesa, California, as part of the Iconic Collection from Private Collection Motors, with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, a spare four-speed manual transmission, and a clean Arizona title.

Finished from the factory in Opalescent Gunmetal, this example underwent a color change to maroon at some point prior to 2023. It is said to have undergone another repaint in early 2026 prior to the selling dealer’s acquisition. Enclosed headlights, triple windshield wipers, wraparound chrome bumpers, and a black soft top are further details.

The 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and are mounted with Blockley Tubeless tires. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rear rotors.

The re-trimmed cabin features bucket seats upholstered in beige leather along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Textured aluminum trim adorns the dash and center console. Further details include a black vinyl–trimmed dash, a sliding rearview mirror, and a heater.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Smiths 160-mph speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, while auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage are located in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer was reset following the refurbishment and now shows 279 miles.

The 3.8-liter inline-six was specified from the factory with triple SU carburetors and rated at 265 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque when new.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a retrofitted Tremec five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace certificate shows the original colors and drivetrain numbers as well as the build and dispatch dates.

A spare four-speed manual transmission is included in the sale.