2009-11-06 09:14:33 | Clive writes:

Body number is 4E5002 (prefix 4E previously omitted). Number confirmed in my correspondence with a previous owner (John Dale of Sparks, Nevada in 1999)

2010-08-17 23:06:49 | John Gregory Dale writes:

I have owned this example since July, 1972. I am surprised you have the exact data sheet I received from the factory's historical archives.

2019-12-18 13:18:11 | pauls writes:

Car to be auction 1/20

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az20/arizona/lots/r0022-1966-jaguar-e-type-series-1-4 ...

1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster

Offered Without ReserveRM | Sotheby's - ARIZONA 16 - 17 JANUARY 2020

Lot Number 248

Chassis No. 1E 13321

Engine No. 7E 9791-9

Gearbox No. EJ 9928

Body No. 4E 5002

Recent comprehensive refurbishment by an E-Type restoration specialist

Matching-numbers example as confirmed by JDHT certificate

Retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, and body

Owned for many years by a marque collector based in Atlanta

Tastefully upgraded for improved reliability and performance

Please note that this lot is titled as a 1967.

This beautifully presented matching-numbers Jaguar benefits from years of ownership by a marque enthusiast followed by a premium restoration by one of the nation’s foremost E-Type experts. According to its Jaguar Heritage certificate, chassis no. 1E 13321 completed assembly in early August 1966 finished in Opalescent Silver Blue and trimmed with a dark blue leather interior with a blue top. Later that month the roadster was dispatched to the American distributorship Jaguar Cars New York, and it was eventually acquired by an Atlanta-based marque collector who enjoyed long-term ownership.

The matching-numbers Jaguar was more recently sold to the consignor, a specialist in E-Type refurbishments. The engine was then rebuilt with new pistons, bearings, and crankshaft, and the cylinders were bored to a “plus 20” specification for improved power. The gearbox was rebuilt with new synchros and bearings, and the differential was rebuilt with a taller final-drive ratio of 3.07:1. Numerous components were replaced with brand-new facsimiles of the originals, including the clutch, fuel pump, and gas tank. The braking system was replaced with all-new lines, and the suspension was replaced with new shock absorbers and bushings.

Several tasteful upgrades were undertaken for more reliable performance and reliability, including an improved cooling system with a modern alloy radiator (with a 16-inch fan that is six times more powerful than the original), a stainless-steel exhaust system, and electronic ignition and distributor. The steering wheel was replaced with a 15-inch reproduction component one inch narrower than the original, offering superior legroom.

The wire wheels were replaced with new six-inch-wide original-style units (one inch wider than stock) mounted with Michelin 205/70 tires, better filling the wheel wells and providing the car with a more athletic stance. Cosmetically, the glass and chrome were replaced with all-new components, and the matching-numbers body was refinished in a deep coat of opalescent dark blue paint, while the interior was reupholstered in correct British-sourced red leather and vinyl, and a dark blue soft top was installed, combining for a particularly handsome color scheme.

Dialed in for precise panel fit and outstanding running condition, this roadster is an exquisitely presented example of Jaguar’s 4.2-litre Series 1 E-Type that is ideal for any marque enthusiast. It would make a perfect candidate for display at local concours d’elegance as well as enjoyed on the open road for its well-prepared aesthetics and performance.

2023-09-02 07:31:47 | Clive writes:

RM Sothebys' website reports the 2020 sale was at US$271,600