2011-02-13 12:55:53 | Dave writes:

Alan,
Really nice restoration, truly a credit to you.
Dave
Devon

2025-05-23 22:48:58 | Reno writes:

car is now for sale at the classic motor hub

classicmotorhub.com/jaguar-e-type-3-8-fhc-series-i-1963/

Description:

This beautifully presented Jaguar E-type is an original right-hand-drive UK-market car that was completed at the Browns Lane factory on 6 June 1963. 

The Heritage Certificate that’s part of its comprehensive history file shows that chassis number 861205 was finished in Cream with a Red interior, and dispatched on 18 June to Highfield Motors in Derby. From there, it was sold to its first owner, an HV Davies of Sutton Coldfield.

The E-type was later taken off the road and placed in storage between 1987 and 2000, when a conversation at a Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club event led to it being sold from its long-term family ownership. It was in need of a full restoration, but fortunately its new custodian had been an apprentice sheet-metal worker and fabricator, and had restored cars before. 

Fitting the project around his full-time job, he spent the next nine years returning the E-type to its former glory. The car was completely stripped down, and the whole tub was then sandblasted and placed on a rotisserie. Restoring the bodywork involved fitting new footwells, sills, front wings and door skins, plus extensive repairs elsewhere. The car was then resprayed in the very attractive period colour of Pale Primrose. 

The mechanical side of the project including rebuilding the braking system and addingstainless-steel flexi hoses, and installing new dampers at each corner. A new steering rackwas fitted, and a Rob Beere Racing adjustable reaction plate was specified for the front suspension.

The rear axle was overhauled with all new bearings, seals and bushes, and the propshaft gained new UJs. The gearbox was rebuilt and upgraded to Jaguar’s later all-synchromesh specification, while the straight-six engine was also rebuilt. A full Classicfabs exhaust system was then fitted and the radiator was recored. 

Rotherham-based specialist Ken Verity fitted an interior trim kit that had been supplied by BAS International, and a new wiring loom was installed. 

The E-type was back on the road in March 2009, having had no expense spared in terms of its restoration. It was then kept in a cocoon in a garage, and a photographic record of the rebuild comes with the car.

Still looking resplendent in Pale Primrose, it is a superb example of the Series 1 3.8 Fixed-Head Coupé – a model that many consider to be the most desirable of all production E-types.

2026-04-19 11:29:16 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by the Classic and Sportscar Centre of Malton in March 2026. Abbreviated seller's description below.

www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/jaguar-e-type-series-i-3.8-fhc/classic-cars-sold/ ...

A home market UK RHD matching numbers E Type Series 1 FHC, this subtly upgraded car, finished in primrose with Black leather upholstery was manufactured on 6 June 1963 and distributed by Sanderson and Holmes, Derby. Highfield Motors of Derby supplied the car to H V Davies of Sutton Coldfield. With the car is the original log book confirming its early owners, the original data plate and Heritage certificate.

In 1973 Mr Yates purchased the car and used it until 1987 when he parked it in his garage, selling it in 2000 after 27 years of ownership in need of restoration. It was then stripped and fitted with new door skins, front wings, inner and outer sills, boot floor, footwells and rear panels. The bodywork was prepared, the underside treated with Gravitex stone chip protection and the shell and panels painted; the car was built up with new brightwork and trim.

The engine was rebuilt with new pistons, con rods and big ends, the crankshaft reground, cylinder head rebuilt and flywheel balanced. The carbs and original gearbox rebuilt and new stainless steel exhaust and manifolds fitted. The cooling system was upgraded with new radiator and fan. The rear axle and suspension rebuilt with new shock absorbers. A reconditioned steering rack fitted and electrics renewed with new electronic ignition and lights. The brakes were rebuilt and upgraded with Zeus twin callipers.

The interior was retrimmed with new door cards, panels and aluminium dash. New Pirelli tyres and chrome wire wheels fitted. There is a full restoration run down with photos and invoices, Back on the road in 2009 it has covered 9000 miles since restoration. Recently it has had a later all syncro gearbox fitted, the original gearbox is supplied, and a new clutch. The car presents beautifully and is truly outstanding to drive.