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KIJ012

United KingdomJ1958

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Record Creation: Entered on 6 April 2026.

 

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2009-02-17 20:39:42 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Engine Number was changed from R8754-9 to 878580
  • Note About Originality was deleted, old value was: 1
  • 2010-04-19 17:32:25 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Gearbox Number was changed from E87656JS to EB7656JS
  • Top Color was added: tan
  • Replacement Engine Number was added: R8754-9
  • Current Color was changed from british racing green to opalescent dark green
  • Registration numbers (raw data): was added: KIJ012|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was added: United States!CA|
  • 2013-03-09 14:40:56 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Interior was changed from tan to beige
  • Current City was changed from Pacific Palisades to Redondo Beach
  • Last Seen was changed from 2009 to 2013
  • Photos of 878580

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    2013-03-09 08:55:25 | pauls writes:

    Ebay item 3/9/13

    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-Roadster-/300872812203

    Opening bid $85,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction. Car now said to be in Redondo Beach, California.

    Sellers description:

    MOSS GREEN METALLIC WITH BISCUIT LEATHER INTERIOR, MATCHING CANVAS SOFT TOP AND BLACK EVERFLEX TONNEAU BOOT

    LOVELY MATCHING NUMBER ONE OWNER BLACK PLATE CALIFORNIA CAR

    NEW CLUTCH, REBUILT ENGINE 20,000 MILES AGO, CHROME WIRE WHEELS, KONI SHOCKS, ORIGINAL BMC AM RADIO,

    PAINT FRESHENED APPROX. 20 YEARS AGO, ORIGINAL JACK WITH BAG AND THOR HAMMER,

    A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SERIES I ROADSTER

    2013-04-23 09:54:33 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 4/23/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-Roadster-/300893224490
    Opening bid $85,000 reserve not met, no bids 3 days left in auction.

    Previous auction received no bids.

    2013-05-02 06:46:59 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to ebay 5/2/13
    cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-Roadster-/300899785859
    Opening bid $85,000 reserve not met, no bids 6 days left in auction.

    Previous auction received no bids.

    2026-04-06 19:44:44 | pauls writes:

    Car returns to market 4/26

    www.postwarclassic.com/682970-1962-jaguar-e-type-s1-3-8-roadster-lhd

    Seller's description:

    1962 Jaguar E Type S1 3.8 Roadster

    Price: £ 135,000

    Registration plate: Jersey registered

    Chassis Number: 878580

    Engine Number: R-8754-9

    Engine Capacity: 3.8 litre

    Transmission: 4-speed Manual

    Mileage:

    Body style: 2-door Convertible

    Interior color: Beige leather

    Exterior color: Opalescent Dark Green

    Wheels and Tyres: Chrome wire wheels

    A very desirable and collectible classic Jaguar sports car – fewer than 8,000 Series 1, 3.8 litre Roadsters were built. This car has fantastic classic looks whilst being very usable. There is a Jaguar Heritage Certificate to confirm the E Type’s origin; a small amount of US service etc. invoice history and full detail of the restoration works carried out between 2014 and 2016. The car is currently Jersey registered and, whilst not included in the asking price, the 4-digit registration number is available for purchase separately. If required, we can assist with international shipping and importation processes.

    The early Series 1 Roadster model offered here was built in November 1962 and as such, has the useful recessed footwells added earlier that year but retains the aluminium dashboard and transmission tunnel of the very first models. Destined for the export market, the left hand drive car was shipped to Jaguar Cars, New York and found its first owner in California in early 1963. Seemingly, it changed hands quite soon afterwards, a new owner taking over in November 1963 (we have a photo of the appropriate ‘pink slip’). The car remained in the same hands for several decades, until sold via a California dealer and repatriated to the UK in 2014.

    The new Jersey-based owner embarked on a full professional vehicle recommission/renovation at considerable cost between June 2014 and February 2016, to produce the stunning looking E Type now pictured. The car has been very well cared for subsequently with limited use – less than a further 5,000 miles have been added.

    Body

    Sundry metal/body repairs having been completed, a repaint in the original Opalescent Dark Green colour was undertaken which is splendidly offset by the original specification French Grey folding roof. Re-chroming work was completed where required and the traditional sporting looks complimented by a set of chrome wire wheels. Out of sight, the underside of the Jaguar is solid and very clean. The engine bay is equally tidy and clean.

    Mechanical

    As part of the restoration work completed, all aspects of the power-train received attention: • a full engine rebuild (including replacement cylinder head) • gearbox rebuild • rear axle rebuild • carburettor restoration • stainless steel sports exhaust manifold • electronic distributor Mild suspension upgrades were completed with Koni shocks fitted at the front and most recently (2025) a full stainless steel exhaust system has been added. The E Type runs and drives faultlessly.

    Interior

    As with the bodywork, the interior has received attention to all elements to ensure a first-class finish. The beige leather trim, carpeting (including the boot) and roof lining all remain in excellent condition. The dash is complete, fully functional and a modernized period Motorola unit with Bluetooth functionality has been added.

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