2020-02-08 01:32:02 | Masayuki Goto writes:

Mr.Takafumi Takasu
Current Owner

2024-08-31 16:24:35 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1961-jaguar-e-type-mitoshi-ibaraki-2809097

Seller's description:

1961 Jaguar E-TYPE #558, manufactured on Sept.19, 1961. a rare gem with a captivating history. During the fuel rationing of 1961 in Spain, General Franco's elder brother General Nicolas Franco’s son Nicolás Franco Pascual de Pobil naturalist who was President of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation ingeniously acquired this E-TYPE from a Jaguar dealer in Lisbon Portugal was on November 2, 1961 due to no Jaguar dealer in Spain that time. Documented by a preserved sales deed from Lisbon, this Jaguar was destined for Franco family in Madrid, where it found its first home.

This early E-TYPE exemplifies originality with distinctive features like welded louvers and a flat floor, aluminum center console preserving its timeless allure. The transmission remains faithful to its origins with the Moss transmission, ensuring an authentic driving experience.

Practical upgrades tailored for modern conditions enhance this classic's reliability and performance. Equipped with a points-less ignition, a dynamo-shaped alternator, new SPAX shock absorbers, renewed rear springs, and LED bulbs, this E-TYPE quietly blends historic charm with contemporary convenience.

Meticulously maintained, including comprehensive overhauls of critical components like the head and brake systems etc. #558 stands ready to enchant discerning collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Step into a piece of automotive history with the 1961 Jaguar E-TYPE #558—an embodiment of elegance, heritage, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Asking Price: US. $ 290,000.00 FOB Japan.