1966 | Jaguar E-Type 4.2

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• Exciting project with some desirable upgrades
• A considerable amount of work carried out over the past 30 years
• Retains original engine and colour combination
• Understood to have a blue printed engine

Introduced in 1961 in 3.8 litre form, the Jaguar E-Type caused a sensation when it appeared with instantly classic lines and 150mph top speed. While, inevitably, the car's stupendous straight-line performance and gorgeous looks grabbed the headlines, there was a lot more to the E-Type beneath the skin. The newcomer's design owed much to that of the racing D-Type and, indeed, the E-Type would be one of the last great sportscars developed directly from a successful competition ancestor. Just as in the D-Type, a monocoque tub formed the main body/chassis structure while a tubular space frame extended forwards to support the engine. The latter was the same 3.8 litre, triple-carburettor, 'S' unit first offered as an option on the preceding XK150. With a claimed 265bhp on tap, the E-Type's performance did not disappoint. Firstly, because it weighed around 250Kg less than the XK150 and secondly, because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer used experience gained with the D-Type to create one of the most elegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motorcar.

This is quite an exciting proposition, a Series I E-Type on offer without reserve and with much of the hard restoration work carried out already. This E-Type was originally supped by Wadhams in November 1965 and was originally specified in Opalescent Dark Green with a Suede Green interior and the car still retains its original engine. The car has been in storage with Twyford Moors for some time, they have carried out a fair amount of work on the car and got it to the stage where it was ready to be started up, the owner was deciding on whether to go with an original style exhaust or a racier stainless stell option, but unfortunately passed away and the long term restoration (circa 30 years) is thus unfinished. It is understood that the engine is a blue printed unit which has never been used since being fitted, the car certainly hasn't been driven for over 30 years and the current vendor believes this engine build was carried out within that time. The fuel tank and lines are understood to have never had fuel in them but are all ready to go. Upgrades include Fosseway brakes, 123 ignition and an upgraded fan and the carbs have been rebuilt by Tywford Moors.

The bodywork was carried out to a high standard over 30 years ago in this very attractive dark green, however following years in storage have meant there are a few blemishes and the paint is a bit dull but it would appear the shell is all very solid and ready to go. We would advise interested parties to view the car and assess exactly how much more work they feel the car needs to be completed. The interior will need to be attended to as it is understood it hasn't really had any attention during the restoration, so the new owner can choose what colour they wish to trim it in. Overall, this makes for a very worthwhile project for the new owner to finish off, most of the heavy lifting has been carried out and it is offered entirely without reserve! Supplied with a V5C registration document, various records of works carried out over the years and with around £20,000 worth carried out at Twyford Moors. Consigned by Fraser Smith