2025-03-08 11:33:20 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 3/25

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Auction description:

1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Estimate €80,000 - €100,000

Aguttes - La Vente de Printemps, Paris, France

16 March, 2025

Lot 19

Chassis No. 879994

French collector's registration document

Sold new in France by the importer Royal-Elysées, our Type E was acquired by its current owner in 1981. It is presented today in satisfactory condition. Its bodywork was repainted in 2000, the paint is well stretched and has a beautiful appearance, some chips and defects are nevertheless to be noted.

Its interior is in its original condition, the bucket seats have a beautiful patina; the carpets, door panels and the dashboard have been restored in the past, as has the hood which was replaced in 2000.

Originally equipped with a 3.8 l, under the hood we find a 4.2 l 6-cylinder associated with a manual gearbox. Our roadster benefited from a major overhaul in 2020 for more than €4,700, only 400 km have been covered since.

The engine starts well and runs smoothly, our road test showed a fault in the clutch which slips during sharp acceleration. It should be noted that the last technical inspection carried out in February is a counter-inspection. Presented at an attractive estimate, this French Type E represents an interesting opportunity.