2022-06-10 12:09:46 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/22
www.barons-auctions.com/view-lot/4507/for-sale-at-barons-auctions-1963-jaguar-e- ..._medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=M7E0MzIyNDM0NjC1BAA&sse ...

Auction description;
24 June 2022 at Barons, Unit 6 Harbour Close, Cracknore Industrial Park, Marchwood, Southampton
1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster
Guide Price: £60,000 to £70,000
First Registered: 1987
Model: E-Type Series I Roadster
Registration No: AOB 790A
Chassis No: 888803
MOT: Exempt
Colour: Blue

This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster has been owned by the vendor's husband since 1996 and has been his pride and joy for those 26 years. Unfortunately he recently passed away, so the car was driven 450 miles from France back to the U.K to be offered for sale. The car was imported from the U.S in 1987 without an engine, and was fitted with a 3.4 engine that was bored out to 3.8 and built to E-Type specification by Ron Beaty (invoice supplied). The car was also fitted with an all synchromesh gearbox for improved drivability. It was also converted from LHD to RHD for use in the U.K.

The car was restored in 2000, with the body shell and chassis being taken back to bare metal before being repainted. There are many photos of the restoration that are included with the car. The car comes with lots of old MOTs and invoices in the history file. The interior is in good original condition, as is the hood. Overall the car is an excellent driving example that is in good all round condition, and ready for use in the UK this summer.

2026-07-01 18:54:38 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 7/26

www.historics.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1963-jaguar-e-type-series-i-roadster/

18th Jul, 2026 9:30

The Summer Serenade; Windsorview Lakes

1963 Jaguar E-Type Series Roadster

Estimate £50,000 - £65,000

Registration: A0B 79OA

Chassis No: 888803

Odometer: 50,840

• Rebuilt Ron Beaty 3.8 litre engine

• Fully restored and converted in 2011

Presented in attractive metallic Silver Blue, this stunning right hand drive example was originally supplied as a left hand drive coupé and first registered on 7th June 1963 to E.J. Doyle of Greenville, South Carolina. The car remained in the United States until its repatriation to the United Kingdom in October 1987. Accompanying the car is an extensive history file, including numerous MoT test certificates dating back to its arrival in the UK. Examination of the records reveals that, in 2004, then owner Mr Sewell commissioned a Ron Beaty built engine (block number 8A13836/H), bored to 3.8 litres and fitted with a 3.4 litre XK crankshaft. In 2011, the car was the subject of a comprehensive, no-expense-spared restoration. This extensive programme of work included both a left hand to right hand drive conversion and a coupé to roadster conversion. The history file contains a collection of invoices and receipts documenting what was clearly a meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration.

More recently, the car has been enjoyed on numerous touring events, evidenced by the collection of rally and tour stickers that were previously displayed on the vehicle (now removed), while a set of bespoke fitted luggage remains in the boot. Having recently benefited from a light recommissioning following winter storage and service, the car presents exceptionally well throughout. The engine displays healthy oil pressure and performs as expected, in a recent road test on the hottest day of the year the car performed impeccably well in a drive from Heathrow to Ascot. Offering all the style, presence and driving enjoyment of the iconic Series I Roadster, this beautifully restored example represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly usable and visually striking car at a fraction of the cost of a matching-numbers example. Equally suited to concours displays, continental touring or enjoyable weekend motoring, it is a superb example of one of the most desirable British sportscars ever produced. Consigned by Mathew Priddy