2009-05-30 05:34:38 | david writes:

On the road at last following a ten year £70.000+ rebuild.

2011-01-21 15:30:11 | david writes:

I am prepared to take sensible offers for the sale of this car.

The car now has triple SU's.

2012-06-13 15:59:34 | david phillips writes:

First owner:
The Hon JWL Lyttelton.
Hagley Hall
Worcestershire
UK

John William Leonard Lyttelton, 11th Viscount Cobham (15 June 1943-13 July 2006) was a nobleman in the United Kingdom. He was known as "Johnny Lyttelton" to his friends and family.

He succeeded to the title of 11th Baron Cobham, of Cobham, co. Kent on 20 March 1977. He succeeded to the title of 14th Baronet Lyttelton on 20 March 1977. He succeeded to the title of 8th Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, co. Worcester on 20 March 1977.1 He succeeded to the title of 11th Viscount Cobham [G.B., 1718] on 20 March 1977. He succeeded to the title of 8th Baron Westcote of Ballymore, co. Longford on 20 March 1977.

2013-01-10 00:23:29 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 12/12
www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Auction description:
Lot No: 143
Manufacturer Jaguar Cars
Model E-type S1 4.2 FHC
First Registered 1965
Registration No EOL 697C
Engine No 7E33699
Chassis No 1E20457
MOT Nov 2013
Colour Silver

This stunning example of a 1965 S1 4.2 FHC was first registered to Viscount Cobham and has been in the present ownership since 1998. The reason for its beautiful condition, is because it has been the subject of an extensive, 10 year, renovation on behalf of the current owner with bills amounting to many tens of thousands in support. The vendor states that the bulk of the restoration was entrusted to the highly respected CMC of Bridgnorth, who's work is well known to anyone in the world of classic Jaguars

No area of this car was left untouched and the resultant finish is quite outstanding. To wax lyrical about every aspect of the restoration would be superfluous, because the car speaks for itself. Obvious upgrades are the stainless steel tubular exhaust manifolds and system and the hugely expensive Dunlop alloy wheels, as fitted to D-types and the 12 lightweight E-types to leave the factory. Less obvious are the improved brakes, using larger calipers. As if to further demonstrate the quality of the car, it has just passed the MoT inspection without a single advisory.

The accompanying history file is quite comprehensive with information dating back over the decades. More recently, between 2006 and 2011, there is evidence of considerable works by both P & K Thorntons and the above mentioned CMC of Bridgnorth. The invoices submitted by these two companies exceed £75,000 and demonstrate the attention to detail during the restoration of the car. This amount is in addition to various other bills and invoices over the years and the cost of the Dunlop alloy road wheels. The file also contains a Heritage certificate, which shows that the car left the factory on the 26th March 1965 and an insurance valuation for £75,000.00 in November 2011.

This is a truly outstanding example of one the most desirable of the E-types, it as fully "numbers matching" example and represents fabulous value for money when compared to the stratospheric prices being paid for Aston Martin DB4/5/6 cars and the cost of restoring an E-type to this standard.

Guide Price: £47500 to £55000

2013-01-14 06:36:50 | Anonymous writes:

Sold at auction by Barons 17 Dec 2012 for GBP49,000 + 10% buyer's premium.

2021-11-18 16:20:56 | Lofty writes:

This car is now appearing under a different registration number and has a Heritage certificate that strangely shows the new reg and not the reg that it previously possessed.

2021-12-14 08:39:16 | david phillips writes:

I notice the car is now bearing a different registration number.

2026-06-20 18:37:52 | pauls writes:

The car was previously for sale in 2020, I suspect the Baron's listing is incorrect as this sale is consistent with previous data:

collectingcars.com/for-sale/1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-42-fhc

1965 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 4.2 FHC

73,674 miles

RHDmanual

Brackley, United Kingdom

Engine Size 4.2L

Exterior Silver

Interior Blue leather

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe is a beautiful classic sports car, benefiting from an extensive rebuild and restoration around 10 years ago, and finished in an elegant colour scheme. Under the svelte bonnet is a 4.2-litre straight-six, fed by triple SU carburettors, coupled to a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 73,674 miles.

First registered in April 1965, this two-seater Series 1 coupe is understood to have been purchased from the supplying dealer by the John William Leonard Lyttelton, the Viscount Cobham. There are now just seven previous keepers on the log book, and the current owner acquired the car in January 2014.

The car was subject to a major restoration that was completed around 10 years ago, with most of the work carried out by Jaguar specialist P&K Thornton in Nottinghamshire, and the renowned Classic Motor Cars in Shropshire. Invoices in the file from these specialists total more than £70,000. As well as a colour change from red to silver, the car was also fitted with a few upgrades, including stainless steel tubular exhaust manifolds and pipes, as well as larger callipers to improve braking performance.

Following the bulk of the restoration work, it was also improved by E-Type specialist Clayton Classics of Coventry, from whom the current owner acquired the car. Prior to this purchase, a full inspection and assessment was carried out by Ken Jenkins, technical adviser to the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club and Jaguar Heritage, to ensure the car was ‘on the button’. It has since been used for weekend drives and longer road trips across the continent to Cannes, proving to be a reliable and thoroughly enjoyable example.

The bodywork and paint is in excellent condition, with flush shut lines and impressive panel gaps all around the car. Its silver finish still looks superb, illustrating the quality of the restoration work. All of the chrome is in great shape, with a mirror shine to the front and rear bumpers, light bezels and window surrounds. It rides on 15-inch wire wheels, which are in superb order.

In the cabin, the eagle-eyed will spot the earlier style Series 1 seat design, which are bespoke items fabricated in aluminium by Jaguar specialist Winspeed, and which were upholstered to match the existing trim. They are stronger and safer than the standard S1 4.2 seats, but still have a fantastic period-correct look. The seat piping perfectly complements the exterior colour, and there are dark blue three-point seat belts in place. Ahead of the driver is the full set of Smiths instrument gauges, while the bank of toggle switches in the centre console are all present and correct. Naturally, there is also an elegant wood-rimmed steering wheel.

The vendor reports that the car runs and drives very well, and its last scheduled maintenance was carried out by specialist engineering business Webster & Lancaster in September 2020. Throughout the most recent ownership, it has been maintained and serviced by this workshop as well as Jaguar specialist Winspeed.

The most recent MOT test was on 3 November 2020 at 73,674 miles, when it achieved a first-time pass with no advisories whatsoever. Despite the fact that it is now exempt from mandatory annual testing on the basis of age, it has been inspection regularly over the last 10 years. The wheels are fitted with 205/65 R15 Michelin tyres on all four corners, which were fitted three years ago.

Accompanying the car is a good file of service history paperwork, and the vendor advises that a Jaguar Heritage Certificate is also present. This car is also documented on the XKE Data registry website.

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 FHC is a stunning British classic, which has been restored and maintained in recent years by some of the best names in the business. In two-seater coupe form, it is arguably the definitive E-Type silhouette, and the quality and reliability of this particular car will make it a compelling proposition for collectors and keen drivers alike.

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