2019-01-29 04:35:43 | Clive writes:

Advertised for sale 29 January 2019 on carsales .com.au asking AUD$125,000. The seller’s description follows:

“The Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms this factory LHD example was manufactured on the 16th June 1966 with a date of despatch of 6th July 1966. The original distributor is noted as Jaguar Cars, New York, USA.  The car’s original colour scheme was opalescent light maroon with a black interior.  The original dealer and first owner are not noted.  The car’s early history is not known, however, there is an import approval on file dated 13th August 1992.

The car is understood to have been imported into Australia by Jaguar E-Type specialist David Whiting.  The car arrived into Australia in a tired but drivable condition.  Whiting ultimately refurbished the car, which included a bare metal respray (photos on file), an engine rebuild, conversion to right hand drive and fitting a manual gearbox (with overdrive) from an early Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre.  There is a QLD Safety Certificate on file dated 14th September 2005 at which time the mileage is noted as 9,165 miles.

The car was kept by Whiting for a few years as his own personal E-Type.  He used the car from time to time and it was seen occasionally at historic motor sports events in NSW and QLD.  The current owner purchased this E-Type from Whiting in September 2007 at which time the odometer was at 9,325 miles.  The car was then on QLD registration 444 CXN.  The new owners also used the car sparingly and it was laid up for some time before being given to Wayne Park Autos in Brisbane, QLD to recommission in late 2016.

From October 2016 to February 2107 in excess of $30,000 was spent to return this E-Type to a roadworthy condition.  Work included: significant electrical repairs, overhaul overdrive unit, refurbish brakes, clutch & suspension, replace engine mounts & gear linkage bushes, engine out service, overhaul carburettors, detail engine bay and other miscellaneous works.  The roadworthy certificate on file dated 14th February 2017 notes the mileage as 9,926 miles.

Today the odometer reads 10,386 miles which confirms this E-Type has again been sparingly used in the last eighteen months or so.  As a result its owner has made the decision to pass the car to its next custodian. Today this Jaguar E-Type presents as a nice driver. The car starts easily and it is immediately noticeable the engine has a worked cam. The exhaust note is more aggressive than your average E-Type!  Once she warms up the car idles smoothly, but with a distinctive edge.  The clutch is quite heavy, suggesting it has been upgraded.  Given all of the money spent, one would expect it to drive really well . . . and it does!  The engine pull strongly through the rev range, the gear change is firm, the car handles well and it stops as you would expect.  Inside the cabin everything is clean, neat and tidy.  The black upholstery is in excellent condition all round, as is the dash, steering wheel, instruments and controls.  The paint work on the car is presentable from say a metre.  It has a reasonable gloss, but many nicks, scrapes and stone chips are evident.  Some of the panel gaps could be improved, particularly on the bonnet would benefit from being realigned. Structurally the car looks to be very good all round.  There is no rust evident in the body and the car looks very clean and solid underneath.  All of the exterior trim, chrome and the wire wheels are in reasonable condition.  Highlights: - a well presented nice driver - in excess of $30,000 recently spent. - mechanically sorted and ready to enjoy. - excellent original colour scheme. - matching numbers chassis and engine. - realistically priced at $125,000.  The car is currently registered in Queensland (as 951 WZP) with an expiry date of August 13th 2019 and it has a valid Queensland Roadworthy Certificate".

2019-04-04 15:41:04 | clive writes:

Advertised for sale 5 April 2019 on Carsales .com.au asking AUD$102,500.

2024-02-14 12:15:43 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

collectingcars.com/for-sale/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-1-4-2-2-2-fhc

Seller's description:

10,696 miles (indicated)

manual

RHD

Opalescent Light Maroon

Black

4.2L Inline-Six

VIN1E76029

private Sale

Springwood, NSW, Australia

2024-10-18 00:44:19 | Daniel writes:

Car returns to auction on collectingcars.com (same link as above)

Auction description :

KEY FACTS

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 2+2 FHC is a solid and highly usable example of the elegant classic British grand tourer, which has been enhanced with a few discerning upgrades. 

Under the bonnet sits an upgraded naturally aspirated 4.2-litre straight-six, fed by triple SU carburettors, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a retrofitted four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. 

This example was originally a US-delivered model, which was imported to Australia in August 1992, and has been converted to right-hand-drive.

It has been with the seller for five years. 

The odometer indicates 10,696 miles, though this is not warranted. 

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

This E-Type Series 1 4.2 2+2 FHC is finished in the handsome shade of Opalescent Light Maroon, over a black leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by chrome trim accents. 

It rides on a set of 15-inch wire wheels with two-spoke knock-offs, and shod in GT Radial Champiro GTX-65 tyres. 

Equipment includes a wood-rimmed steering wheel, push-out rear quarter light windows, Smiths gauges, dashboard toggle switches, heater and ventilation controls, a push-button Blaupunkt radio, and a top-tinted windscreen. 

This example has been upgraded with a ‘worked’ early Jaguar XJ6-sourced head and camshafts, a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, an early XJ6-sourced clutch, and Alpine speakers. 

The car comes with a spare wheel, the Vehicle Import Approval, photos of the rebuild and historic race events, a Production Record Trace Certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Trust, the original Series 1 E-Type head and cams, the Historic Vehicle Declaration, a spare front bumper section, an Opalescent Light Maroon spray can with the correct paint code, the owner’s manuals, and a folder of maintenance invoices dating back to 2016.  

Please note: the numberplate ‘03208-J’ shown on the car is not included in the sale. It will revert to an appropriate, age-related numberplates in the event of a successful auction. 

CONDITION

Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.

Specific notes from the seller include: some minor scratches, a few blemishes on the bonnet, tailgate, and driver’s-side guard. There is a dent on the top of the rear passenger-side guard. The paint is high-gloss and looks good from approximately 1 meter away, though close-up the duco has air bubbles, scratches, and some remedial repairs.

The seller states that the cart has not been involved in any accidents, and that it is straight with all good body panels.

The seller notes that one of the two heater switches is missing its plastic cover. 

The car’s last REGO test was conducted in March 2022, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. 

SERVICE HISTORY

This E-Type’s most recent maintenance was carried out at an indicated 9,926 miles, which consisted of a general service, the overdrive system adjusted, the brakes, clutch and suspension adjusted, an engine oil change, the carburettors adjusted, and engine bay detailing. 

The seller notes the engine oils, coolant and spark plugs have been regularly replaced. 

SUMMARY

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 2+2 FHC is a handsomely specified and solid example of the elegant classic British sports car, which benefits from a previous rebuild and has been enhanced with a number of discerning upgrades. Presented with an appealing colour scheme, instantly recognisable styling, and boasting an upgraded 4.2-litre straight-six engine coupled to an engaging four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, it would make a smart addition to any assembly of iconic classics, and an enjoyable companion for weekend drives, fair-weather touring, classic car shows, or historic racing events alike.