2013-09-16 15:07:30 | Lofty writes:

Brightwells Auction 25 September 2013
Estimate £42,000 - £45,000
Description Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 Coupe
Dating from 1966, this particular E-Type was supplied new by Butts Buick Inc. of Santa Barbara, California, to first owner George Beronius of the same state. Beronius was to own the car for the next 23 years, keeping it meticulously maintained by the supplying dealer as a vast sheaf of bills in the history file proves.

When he finally sold it in 1989, it had around 129,000 miles on the clock and had been treated to a full engine rebuild (including six new pistons) at around 90,000 miles. A letter from Beronius in the history file states that the car was still in "tip-top" condition when he sold it to a Canadian who promptly shipped it back to England.

In October 1989 it was acquired by Hooked on Classics of Bournemouth who proceeded to refurbish the car and convert it to right-hand drive. They repainted it in the original Opalescent Blue, rechromed all the brightwork, replaced all the rubber seals (doors and windows) and smartened up the interior as required. The car also received a brake and suspension overhaul, a new clutch, new steering rack, new exhaust, new hoses and a rebuilt radiator.

When they sold it in 1992 it was described as "a superb and very original example" with just "one owner" from new. The next owner kept the car for five years before selling it to the gentleman whose name remains in the log book today. During his 16 years' ownership the car continued to be carefully maintained with many bills to prove. This included fitting electronic ignition and a Kenlowe fan.

Now with some 145,000 miles under its wheels, the car remains in very good condition throughout with a wonderfully sound and original structure that you only get on cars that have spent most of their lives in dry climates. It also retains the original green tinted glass that was a popular option in sunny export markets and which looks particularly good against the cool blue paintwork. We are informed that the engine is still the original unit fitted to the car making this a 'matching numbers' machine.

Always carefully maintained and with a history file to die for, this lovely old E-Type ticks all the right boxes. Very little used in the last three years, it is said to remain in good running order and certainly went well when we were teated to a brief test drive on the occasion of our visit. Although the last MOT expired in May this year, it is believed that getting a fresh ticket should not present any major problems. What it really needs now is an enthusiastic fourth owner who can continue to cherish it in the manner to which it has become accustomed.

2013-09-27 05:14:02 | Anonymous writes:

Sold for hammer price of £41,000 + buyers commission

2013-10-06 18:09:28 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction:
classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php

Lot number 31

2014-01-11 08:30:20 | Jim writes:

Now offered for sale at £69,995 mentioning only 44,000 miles(!) here:

www.arunltd.com/cardesc/jaguar-e-type-s1-42-fhc-2606

2014-05-26 12:54:21 | Anonymous writes:

Now for sale at Historics auction 7th June

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2014-06-07/car/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-i-f ...

Registration GFX78D
Chassis Number J661E32545
Engine Number 7E7675-9
Odometer reading 44,876 miles
Estimate £55,000 - £60,000

Supplied originally to Mr. George Beronius, he enjoyed the car so much he kept it for 23 years, always having it maintained by the supplying dealer. Prior to his selling of the car, she received a full engine rebuild. 'Hooked on Classics' the owner refurbished GFX 78D in 1989, taking care of the coachwork, brightwork and interior trim. The car also had a brake overhaul, new clutch, steering rack and radiator. It was sold to its second owner in 1992 who kept the Jaguar for five years. The third owner, whose name is on the V5 registration document has enjoyed her for 16 years and clearly loved and cherished her as much as the two previous keepers. Finished in opalescent blue with blue trim, this is a splendid looking Series I E-type. Supplied with a V5 and a history file second to none, this Jaguar is sure to attract interest, there cannot be many 48 year old cars that look as good as this and have only had three owners from new.