1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 RHD

The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American market, is a British sports car that was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world. The E-Type’s claimed 150 mph (241 km/h) top speed, sub-7-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration, unitary construction, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension distinguished the car and spurred industry-wide changes. The E-Type was based on Jaguar’s D-Type racing car, which had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for three consecutive years beginning in 1955, and employed what was, for the early 1960s, a novel racing design principle, with a front subframe carrying the engine, front suspension and front bodywork bolted directly to the body tub. No ladder frame chassis, as was common at the time, was needed and as such the first cars weighed only 1315 kg (2900 lb).

Built-in October 1964, this E-type Coupe was supplied to C.H. Truman, who at the time was the official distributor for Nottinghamshire. Registered early 1965 with a Nottingham registration, leap forward to the present day and this highly sought-after example retains that very registration.

Having been recently restored to retain its original factory colour combination of attractive Opalescent Dark Blue paintwork, paired with Grey trim, matching carpets and safety belts and wool headlining, this UK right-hand drive Coupe has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. Boasting beautiful lines and gaps, with originality a priority, the E-type has also been treated with several desirable and reliability upgrades that include:

• Full stainless-steel exhaust with ceramic coated manifold
• Modern alternator upgrade
• Adjustable suspension
• Stainless-steel 15” wire wheels

Fitted with the later developed 4.2 XK engine, the E-type is a true driver’s car, paired with a 4-speed synchromesh gearbox, the Coupe reflects a close experience to what it was like to drive these machines back in the day. The rebuilt 4.2 engine smoothly sweeps you along the road, selecting each gear effortlessly.

Since completing its restoration the E-type has been stored with little use. Having recently been prepared by leading E-type specialists, E-Type UK, this classic Jaguar provides an unmissable opportunity to own an original UK British icon ideal as a weekend cruiser or Concours show car.