2025-11-19 09:18:34 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

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Seller's description:

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Convertible 3,8L

ColourRed

Odometer18,096 Kilometres

Engine size3799cc

TransmissionManual, 4 speed

Steering positionLeft Hand Drive

Fuel typePetrol

Seller TypeTrade

TownSchiedam

CountryNetherlands

Multi-year full nut and bolt restoration documented with photographs and invoices

Matching numbers confirmed by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate

Early Series 1 model dispatched to New York in March 1962

Valid Belgian registration with technical inspection until October 2029

Comprehensive restoration by specialist German Jaguar workshops

This specific 1962 example, chassis number 876693, offers the rare combination of matching numbers authenticity (confirmed by JDHT certification), comprehensive documentation, and a meticulous multi-year restoration by specialist German workshops. For the discerning collector, this left-hand drive roadster presents an opportunity to acquire a properly restored early E-Type with excellent provenance and ready-to-enjoy status.

History and Paperwork

Manufactured on 6 February 1962 and dispatched to Jaguar Cars, New York on 2 March 1962

First owner was Union Rentals of Gardena, California

Exported to Germany where it underwent a comprehensive restoration from the late 1980s through the 1990s

Restoration work carried out by multiple specialist workshops, including Oldtimer Veteranen Shop GmbH, Vetcar Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, and Vetcar Autohandel GmbH

Further maintenance performed between 2003-2019 by Classic & New Cars, W&S Automobiltechnik, and Kamps Classics

Imported to Belgium in 2019 and registered as an Oldtimer with Car-Pass showing 7,811 km at that time

Currently registered in Belgium (OAEZ939)

Belgian technical inspection valid until October 2029

Accompanied by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate (no. 23177)

Complete with JDHT explanatory letter confirming authenticity

Full set of German restoration invoices (1988-1999)

Photo documentation of the entire restoration process

Subsequent service invoices (2003-2019)

Restoration History

1988–1991 – Major Bodywork and Parts (Oldtimer Veteranen Shop GmbH, Idstein, Germany)

Between 1988 and 1991, numerous invoices from Oldtimer Veteranen Shop GmbH, Idstein/Taunus (specialists in classic Jaguars and MGs), show extensive purchases of genuine Jaguar E-Type parts and components:

Floor panels, sills, suspension arms, seals, lamps, wiring, bumpers, and fittings.

Example invoices:

8 May 1988: Parts totaling DM 1,497.06

16 August 1988: Chrome trim and structural panels – DM 607.39

24 August 1988: Floor complete lines and fittings – DM 447.11

17 January 1991: Rear lamps, bushings, fasteners – DM 793.51

18 April 1989: Front bonnet and panel set – DM 1,599.42

These invoices confirm a complete structural restoration, with large sections of bodywork replaced or refurbished using factory-correct Jaguar panels.

The accompanying photos from this period show:

The E-Type monocoque fully stripped to bare metal, revealing the original tub and front subframes.

The replacement of inner and outer sills, floor sections, and bulkhead panels.

The front subframes repainted in red, with suspension brackets and mounts restored.

The bare-metal bodywork in various stages of welding, repair, and primer preparation.

This stage clearly demonstrates a chassis-up rebuild of professional quality.

1993 – Mechanical Restoration (Vetcar Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, Karlstadt-Stetten, Germany)

An invoice dated 1 October 1993 from Vetcar Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH (Jaguar specialists) details extensive mechanical work on the 3.8-litre engine, including:

New starter, throttle valves, carburettor repair kits, and ignition parts

Cylinder head reconditioned, new valves and guides fitted

Fuel system renewed, including a Mitsuba fuel pump, lines, and fittings

Over 206.5 labour hours at DM 78.50/hr

Total: DM 21,848.83

This confirms a full engine rebuild with precision machining and reassembly to original specifications.

1999 – Final Assembly and Finishing (Vetcar Autohandel GmbH i.L., Dillingen, Germany)

A large two-page invoice dated 4 February 1999 documents the final assembly phase, including:

Cylinder head surfacing, valve adjustment, timing setup

Crankshaft polishing, bearing replacement, piston fitting

Clutch, gearbox, and differential inspection

Full reassembly of drivetrain, testing and tuning

98¼ labour hours @ DM 70/hr = DM 6,877.50

Total including VAT: DM 13,359.14 (after partial payment)

This stage completes the mechanical and drivetrain restoration, following the previous body and engine rebuild.

The restoration photos from this period show:

The freshly painted red front subframe being reassembled

The engine block and head painted gold, mounted to the subframe

Progression through wiring, plumbing, and panel fitting

The E-Type returning to rolling chassis status

2003 – Classic & New Cars, Senden (Germany)

Invoice dated 11 December 2003 from Classic & New Cars, Matthias Fiedler, documents fine-tuning and mechanical adjustments:

Valve adjustment, ignition tuning, carburettor synchronization

Luminition electronic ignition installed

Replacement of consumables (plugs, filters, coolant, etc.)

Total: €1,249.72

At this stage, the car was fully operational and roadworthy following its multi-stage restoration.

2018 – W&S Automobiltechnik GmbH, Münster (Germany)

Invoice dated 27 August 2018 from Weglau & Szczukowski GmbH (W&S Automobiltechnik):

Rear axle removed, rebuilt, and reinstalled

Rear brake system overhauled with new wheel cylinders, hoses, and lines

Front brake hoses replaced

Handbrake adjusted, brake system bled

Parts: €661.59, 12 hours labour @ €60/hr (€720)

Total: €1,644.09

This work ensured that the entire braking system was renewed to a high standard.

2019 – Kamps Classics GmbH, Kevelaer (Germany)

Invoice dated 28 June 2019:

Replacement of wheel cylinders, master brake cylinder, and brake fluid

Brake system bled and tested

Total: €769.34

This confirms ongoing professional maintenance of the braking system prior to the car’s export.

2019 – Imported to Belgium

The car was imported into Belgium and registered as an Oldtimer:

Car-Pass no. 8711-2015-7321, dated 8 October 2019, confirms mileage of 7,811 km at the time.

Belgian registration certificate issued 18 October 2019, showing:

VIN 876693(01)

Engine: 3.8 L (195 hp)

First registration: 30 June 1962

Oldtimer classification

A Belgian roadworthiness certificate (Keuringsbewijs) dated 8 October 2024 confirms valid inspection through 8 October 2029 and technical compliance.

Documentation and Provenance

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate (no. 23177)

JDHT explanatory letter confirming authenticity of records

Full set of German restoration invoices (1988–1999)

Photo documentation of the entire restoration process

Subsequent service invoices (2003–2019)

Belgian Car-Pass and Registration

Current valid Technical Inspection (until 2029)

Condition and Summary

This matching-numbers 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Roadster has undergone a comprehensive, multi-decade restoration in Germany, with detailed photographic and financial documentation.

All major systems—engine, gearbox, brakes, and body—were restored by specialist workshops:

Oldtimer Veteranen Shop GmbH (Idstein) – body structure and components

Vetcar Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH (Karlstadt-Stetten) – engine rebuild

Vetcar Autohandel GmbH (Dillingen) – mechanical reassembly

Classic & New Cars (Senden) – tuning and ignition

W&S Automobiltechnik (Münster) and Kamps Classics (Kevelaer) – brake renewals and maintenance

Estimated total restoration expenditure (based on invoices): ≈ DM 40,000 – 45,000 + € 3,600.

Photographs vividly document the bare-metal rebuild, replacement of structural panels, mechanical restoration, and final reassembly, confirming a high standard of workmanship.

Today, chassis 876693 presents as an exceptionally well-restored and mechanically sound Series 1 E-Type Roadster, retaining its matching-numbers drivetrain, with verified history and comprehensive documentation.

The Condition

Bodywork underwent a bare-metal restoration with replacement of inner and outer sills, floor sections, and bulkhead panels

Front subframes were repainted in red, with suspension brackets and mounts restored

Chassis underwent a professional quality rebuild as documented in photographs

Bodywork restoration completed by Oldtimer Veteranen Shop GmbH in Germany

Extensive parts replacement included floor panels, sills, suspension arms, seals, lamps, wiring, bumpers, and fittings

Bonnet and panel set replaced in 1989

The Mechanics

3.8-litre DOHC XK engine

Four-speed manual transmission

Matching numbers engine as confirmed by the JDHT certificate

Complete engine rebuild by Vetcar Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH in 1993

Cylinder head reconditioned with new valves and guides fitted

Crankshaft polished with bearing replacement and piston fitting

Fuel system renewed, including Mitsuba fuel pump, lines, and fittings

Clutch, gearbox, and differential inspected during restoration

Luminition electronic ignition installed in 2003

Valve adjustment, ignition tuning, and carburettor synchronisation performed

Rear axle removed, rebuilt, and reinstalled in 2018

Handbrake adjusted and brake system bled during 2018 service

Rear brake system overhauled in 2018 with new wheel cylinders, hoses, and lines

Front brake hoses replaced during the 2018 service

Brake system further updated in 2019 with the replacement of wheel cylinders, master brake cylinder, and brake fluid