2005-11-12 16:58:35 | Cleo Bay Jr. writes:

The car has the original block, but the head was changed to RA6640-9 sometime during its life. Lots of metal work is in progress to the tub. It is not a flat floor, and it does not have the driver seat cutout.

2025-10-19 05:56:22 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/25. Note car previously said to be in Seabrook, Texas, USA

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1962-jaguar-e-type-rec16111-3-nec-1125

Auction description:

The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025

Lot Number: 792

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Project

Registration Number NOVA

Chassis Number 876718

Engine Number R4114-9

Transmission Manual

Body Colour Opalescent Silver Blue

This left-hand drive example is a sound restoration project, finished in primer with black leather seats, its interior has instruments plus other parts (see pictures)

Fitted with its original 3.8-litre straight-six engine and 4-speed manual gearbox, the cylinder head has been replaced at some stage and now carries the number RA6640-9

Some bodywork and metal repairs were undertaken in the US before being purchased by our vendor in 2024, forming a solid basis for further restoration

Supplied with a collection of loose spares shown in the boot photographs, along with its Texas title and NOVA confirmation, ready for UK-registration

A worthwhile E-Type project retaining key original components, offering the opportunity to complete one of Jaguar’s most admired early sports cars to personal taste and standard