2017-04-21 08:01:29 | Lofty writes:

www.juliensumner.com/full-details-sold.php

2017-05-02 14:23:09 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by Julien Sumner Fine Motor Cars of Guildford in April 2017. Abreviated description below. The URL is above.

3.8 Series 1 Roadster by Beacham. This particular E Type, chassis number 880073 is an accurate and fully restored E Type rebuilt to its original specification. It is 9 years since the nut and bolt restoration was completed, certainly the big Cat looks as new as when it left Hawks Bay, a testament to Beacham's craftsmanship and the quality of the materials used in the two and a half years nut and bolt restoration.

Evidently an enormous amount of work was undertaken, with special attention to the fabrication of the bodywork panels and front sub frame, along with front and rear suspension to eliminate the E Type's achilles heel of poor brakes and cooling; upgraded Cooper Craft brakes and a bespoke radiator were installed.

The 3.8 straight six was rebuilt to factory specifications, with the car's matching four speed manual Moss gearbox also completely overhauled. An entire new stainless steel exhaust system was also fabricated and fitted. Once complete, the body was treated to a traditional British Racing Green paint scheme highlighted by the inclusion of a metallic base.

Interior wise, red was the order of the day, which included the seats, door cards and carpets where both a high grade leather and carpet were used - the dash and all gauges and dials were refurbished and to compliment the BRG paintwork, a new green mohair roof and tonneau were added, whilst finally some 15'' chrome wires added the finishing touch.

2026-06-15 16:04:09 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/e-type-si/1963/1094200

1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Roadster

Veloce Classic and Sportscars

This car is a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8, chassis number 880073. Importantly, it is not a modified Beacham reinterpretation, but rather a meticulously restored example rebuilt to its original factory specification. The nut-and-bolt restoration was completed approximately nine years ago, and the car still presents as fresh and precise as it did when it left the Beacham workshops, a clear testament to the craftsmanship involved and the quality of materials used throughout the two-and-a-half-year restoration process.

An enormous amount of work was undertaken, with particular attention paid to the fabrication of new body panels and the front subframe, as well as a comprehensive rebuild of the front and rear suspension. Known weaknesses of the E-Type were carefully addressed, with upgraded Cooper Craft brakes and a bespoke radiator fitted to improve braking performance and cooling. The 3.8-litre straight-six engine was rebuilt to original factory specification using numerous new components, while the matching-numbers four-speed Moss manual gearbox was also fully overhauled. A complete stainless-steel exhaust system was custom fabricated and installed. The body was then finished in classic British Racing Green, enhanced by a subtle metallic base.

The interior was trimmed in red, including the seats, door cards and carpets, all executed using high-grade leather and carpeting. The dashboard and all gauges were fully refurbished. To complement the exterior colour, a new green mohair hood and matching tonneau cover were fitted. Fifteen-inch chrome wire wheels complete the exterior, and to accommodate the wider wheels and tyres, the inner edges of the wheel arch seams were carefully flattened to prevent tyre scrub. For improved safety, more modern seat belts have also been discreetly installed.

With the cost of this restoration approaching six figures nearly a decade ago, and with E-Type values having risen significantly since then, replicating this level of work today starting from a donor vehicle would inevitably require a substantially greater investment.

Available by Veloce Classic and Sports Cars LTD

Car located in London UK