2024-03-04 22:43:40 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-jaguar-e-type-series-i-42-fhc-gyWK94

Seller's description:

1967 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Red

Odometer 35,326 Miles

Engine size 4235

Seller Type Trade

Town Pendine

Location Wales

Country United Kingdom

Exceedingly desirable variant: a late Series I with sleek Fixed-Head Coupé bodywork and the 4.2-litre engine with an all-synchromesch manual gearbox

Confirmed matching numbers, original right-hand drive and factory-correct Carmen Red paintwork

Full MOT history file from October 1986 at 1,405 indicated miles until September 2015 at 35,258 miles

Remarkably, it would appear this Jaguar has only had three owners since 1984

Fewer than 1,000 miles covered during the last eighteen years of previous ownership

The History and Paperwork

V5C present

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate

A vast array of invoices and notes dating back many years

MOT history file from October 1986 at 1,405 indicated miles until September 2015 at 35,258 miles

Maintained by Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth from 1999 until they sold it to and the last owner in August 2006

The odometer currently displays 35,326 miles

First registered in June 1967, this E Type has only had 3 owners since 1984, with the second owner from 1996 who kept it until 2006 who clearly spending a great deal of time and and money on its maintenance. with the third owner who has covered fewer than 1,000 miles in their eighteen-year custodianship, . 

Both are found in this example and it’s reportedly its a very good drive. The vast array of invoices reveal the extent of the work carried out over the years and we understand for the vendor that it’s in rude health.

It’s confirmed matching numbers and matching colours by a certificate attained from Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and the well-documented MOT history provides a good idea of the mileage intervals. The last MOT expired in September 2016 although is now exempt so is ready to be driven straight away.

The Condition

Carmen Red paintwork in very good condition overall

The chrome wire wheels are fitted with Pirelli tyres

No signs of excessive corrosion or any damage to the bodywork

Slight signs of corrosion to the inside lower edges of the bonnet clamshell although this does not appear excessive

All presents very well underneath

No notable deterioration or wear to the chromework

The black upholstery presents well with a light patina to the seats

Modern DIN stereo and speakers fitted

The headlining remains well-supported

The dashboard, controls, instruments and switchgear look smart

In Carmen Red, this Fixed-Head Coupé is the quintessential E-Type and it’s in very good condition throughout, without being overly pristine to enjoy as Jaguar intended. There’s a gentle patina to the paintwork and chrome, without any heavy wear, notable corrosion or any signs of damage to report. 

The interior is of particular note, exhibiting beautifully weathered seats and controls, without having any heavy wear or damage to report. Besides the discreet fitment of a modern stereo, everything looks feels and we dare say even smells like it did in the period.

The Mechanics 

4.2-litre DOHC XK straight-six

All-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox

Impeccably presented under the bonnet

As a late Series I, this E-Type boasts an enviable specification. Jaguar did away with 3.8-litre engines in 1965 in favour of a more powerful 4.2-litre unit and the famously tricky Moss gearbox was exchanged for an all-synchromesh g/box and recently all a brake calapiers have been overhauled and rebuilt, oil service including carb rebuild and tune along with the vast array of invoices reveal the extent of the work carried out over the years and we understand from the vendor that it’s a good driver.