2013-10-02 19:38:17 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/13
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21396/lot/30/

Auction description:
11 Oct 2013 18:00 CEST Knokke-Heist
The Zoute Sale
Lot 30
1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster
Chassis no. 878562
This superb left-hand drive E-Type is one of the last built with the beautiful aluminium dashboard, and it looks particularly attractive in this colour combination of Carmen Red with tan interior. Originally delivered in the USA, it was imported into Belgium in 1991 by a Belgian who lived in America. The car was then restored by the famous Belgian Jaguar dealership, Garage De Ridder, and after the rebuild's completion was serviced by them. It then had the same owner until 2010 when it was sold to the current vendor.

Nicely patinated, the paintwork is still in very good condition while the unmarked tan hide interior looks beautiful. All shut lines are described as perfect, the doors and boot closing easily, while the hood looks like new and fits very well. The engine runs smoothly with good oil pressure, and the original Moss gearbox works well.

Brakes and suspension are also in very good order. In short: this is an E-Type that affords the prospect of much pleasurable driving, complete with an intoxicating soundtrack and impressive performance. Driving this 50 year old E-Type is said to be quite an experience, reminding one of how impressive this car must have been when it came on the market in 1961. Offered with Belgian registration papers, it doesn't feel like an old car, which is quite an achievement for a model now classed as 'classic'.
Estimate:
€70,000 - 90,000
US$ 95,000 - 120,000
£58,000 - 75,000