XKE Data - 875240 - Jaguar E-Type (XKE) information, articles, photos and register

3.8 Jaguar E-Type

Cream

Open Two Seater

Red

Left Hand Drive

Black

Jaguar Cars New York

875240

R1253-9

1 September 1961

R1340

Jersey City

EB365JS

New Jersey

17 July 1961

United States

1961

Silver

2023

Black

Rest: Nice

Black

Columbus

Ohio

United States

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Record Creation: Entered on 14 January 2023.

Database Updates: Show dataplate edits

Heritage Notes

First owner:
Duke Manufacturing Corp.
15 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ

Photos of 875240

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2014-11-22 16:53:23 | xke7 writes:

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1961 Jaguar E-Type
Call for Price

1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Rare Early "Side-Latch" Example, Numbers Matching, Less than 60,000 Miles

According to its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, which accompanies the car, this E-Type was built on July 17, 1961, and sold to the Duke Manufacturing Corp. of Jersey City, NJ on September 9, 1961. As an early-production example, it features the unique and desirable side bonnet latches, as well as welded louvers and flat floors. Eventually, the car was acquired by another gentleman in New Jersey, who restored the car in the 1990s. During this time, the engine was completely rebuilt, and the entire car was stripped down to the last nut and bolt. Photo documentation of the restoration process accompanies the car at sale. The previous owner kept this car as part of a small private collection, and would only drive it occasionally during sunny weekend mornings.

Most recently, the car has received a complete cosmetic restoration, including a respray in Silver Metallic, and the installation of a brand new interior. The car also received brand new wire wheels and a new boot cover. A thorough mechanical refreshment has been carried out, and the car today is in well-sorted mechanical condition. The odometer currently shows less than 70,000 original miles, and is ready to be appreciated by the most discerning collector or enthusiast.

As Jaguars most iconic sports car, an early example of the E-Type Roadster should be a top of any collectors list. This rare external bonnet lock configuration is in spectacular mechanical and cosmetic condition; with just a few hundred such examples produced, one would be remiss to let this one go by.

2018-03-25 14:52:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/18
www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm

Auction description:
Lot Number 26
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster
The Texas Classic Auction
CHASSIS NO: 875240
• LHD external bonnet-latch, flat-floor, welded-louver example
• Extremely rare early-production car from inaugural model year
• Complete numbers-matching 'Series I' roadster
• Verified by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate
• Accompanied by tool roll, service manual, receipts

Numbered 875240, this 1961 Jaguar XKE Roadster is an original left-hand drive example, defining features characteristic of the earliest of the series produced. According to its corresponding Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, 875240 was built on 17 July 1961, factory-finished in cream over red with a black soft top. Following shipment to Jaguar Cars New York, it was sold to first owner Duke Manufacturing Corp. of Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 1, 1961. Having covered only an approximate 32,000 miles at the time of cataloguing, 875240 is a wonderful matching numbers example of one of the earliest XKEs ever produced, retaining the original engine, gearbox, chassis and body, consistent with the JDHT certificate. Further, the body number is stamped on the bonnet. Restored under previous ownership and resplendent in silver over a dark blue interior and fitted with a dark blue soft top, this stellar early XKE also features a correct period Motorola AM radio. Desirable additional items include a tool roll, operating and service manual, maintenance/service receipts, a spare wheel/tire, and roadside jack. A recent and thorough detailing under the current owner ensures its wonderful visual presentation. A truly wonderful example of a true high-water-mark in sporting automobiles, this 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster is one of the finest, and rarest, of all, with its external bonnet-latch, flat-floor and welded-louvers it is unquestionably the most sought-after car from this game-changing series.

2018-06-30 21:04:06 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 8/18
www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm

Auction description:
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster
The Pacific Grove Auction
ESTIMATE: $325,000 - $400,000
CHASSIS NO: 875240
• LHD external bonnet-latch, flat-floor, welded-louver example
• Extremely rare early-production car from inaugural model year
• Complete numbers-matching 'Series I' roadster
• Verified by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate
• Accompanied by tool roll, service manual, receipts

2021-06-03 06:40:31 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 6/3/21

www.ebay.com/itm/224484166784

Classified ad price: $289,995 seller cruisinclassic, 61k miles, car now said to be in Columbus, Ohio, previously New York City.

Seller's description:

CRUISIN' CLASSICS IS PROUD TO PRESENT THIS gorgeous 1961 jaguar xke convertible. This is a rare e-type that was built in July 1961 and was delivered to it's first owner in New Jersey in September of that same year. This is the 240th e-type made, and it features the highly coveted exterior bonnet latches, welded hood louvers and flat floor pans that are only found on the first 500 produced. Originally dressed in cream with red interior and black top, it now sports a beautiful metallic silver paint job with black interior and a dark blue soft top - a stunning combination. This numbers matching jaguar came to us from a local collector who has really kept it in excellent condition during his ownership. Though not a concourse level restoration, this is a high level driver condition that can be driven and enjoyed for years to come. The car comes with it's Jaguar heritage trust certificate, verifying it's authenticity. This is your chance to own a very rare piece of automotive history -the car that Enzo Ferrari proclaimed "the most beautiful car ever made". Let's dive deeper into the details of this xke. the odometer reads - 61,057 miles

ENGINE

3.8l straight six (#r1253-9) triple su carburetor setup

TRANSMISSION

"moss-box" 4-speed manual transmission (#Eb365js) partial syncromesh

SUSPENSION

independent rear coil springs torsion bar front end

BRAKES

power disc BRAKES - FRONT - REAR

EXTERIOR

GLOSS metallic silver paint job

dark blue vinyl soft top - black boot cover

welded bonnet louvers