2018-03-15 08:49:28 | Lofty writes:

First sold by Stoke on Trent dealership Byatt to a local club racer, Mr Tommy Swift and then just 6 months later on to a Mr Parry, a farmer from Powys, The current owner and restorer acquired the car in 1992 after it had been dry stored on the same farm since 1972.

2024-04-02 11:17:56 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/24

cars.bonhams.com/auction/29331/lot/137/1962-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-litre-coup ...

Auction description:

Goodwood Members' Meeting|14 April 2024

LOT 137

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Coupé Registration no. 298 WEH Chassis no. 860480 Engine no. R 4806-9

Estimate: £90,000 - £120,000

Registration no. 298 WEH

Chassis no. 860480

Engine no. R 4806-9

• Known ownership history

• Present ownership since 1992

• Professional restoration to concours standard completed in 2014

• Numerous desirable upgrades

• 32,802 miles from new

• Exceptional and in restored condition

Chassis number '860480' was completed by the factory on 30th April and dispatched from the Jaguar factory on 16th May 1962 to Jaguar Main Dealer, Byatts of Stoke. On 30th May it was delivered to the first owner, Mr James Swift, a local electrical wholesaler, bearing the registration number '298 WEH'. After a few months, with business booming, Mr Swift traded-in the E-Type against a Ferrari. In December 1962, ownership of 298 WEH passed to Shropshire farmer, Mr Percy Perry, in whose ownership it enjoyed occasional use as a fun car for he and his wife.

Subsequently, in 1973, due to his failing eye-sight, the "E" was laid up and put into storage. After Mr Perry passed away, Mrs Perry decided to part with their treasured E-Type. At this point the car came to the attention of the vendor, who purchased it in October 1992 with a genuine 29,307 miles on the odometer (current reading 32,802 Warranted miles from new). Due to family commitments and the ongoing restoration of another E-Type, '298 WEH' was once again laid up for some years.

Commencing in 2009, the in-depth restoration was professionally undertaken to the very highest standards. Certain body panels were replaced out of necessity due to rust, and some desirable, but mainly reversible, upgrades undertaken. These include the substitution of the original cadmium plating on front suspension and other components for more durable and environmentally friendly nickel.

Other upgrades include a dynator (alternator with the external appearance of a Lucas dynamo) for increased electrical output; supplementary Spal cooling fan, discreetly mounted ahead of the radiator and fitted with manual override control; up-rated cross-flow aluminium radiator; brass radiator header tank; stainless steel exhaust system; five-speed Tremec gearbox; Koni classic shock absorbers; and 5.5" chrome/stainless wheels with 185x15 radial tyres. Spare remains standard size in order to fit the spare wheel well. Modern inertia-reel seat belts were also fitted.

Numerous engine upgrades have been incorporated to accommodate E5 lead-free petrol. The cylinder head has been gas-flowed following the installation of hardened valve seats and larger malleable stainless steel valves. The crankshaft, connecting rods and flywheel have been dynamically balanced.

Photographic evidence of the restoration is available together with a comprehensive file of historical documents. These include the original owner's handbook and sales brochure, original buff card and subsequent green vehicle logbooks together with road tax discs up to 1973 when the car was originally laid up. A Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms the car's authenticity. The original dynamo and Moss gearbox (both overhauled) are included in the sale together with a spare, custom made, windscreen, should a purchaser be interested. The car comes with its complete tool kit.

There can be few examples offered in comparable condition, having had so few previous owners and having covered such low mileage.