2004-09-13 20:08:32 | pauls writes:

Car was sold at auction 7/3/04
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/238358904/

Auction description:
Possibly the best-driving E-Type around. Ex Sultan of Brunei, Sir Anthony Bamford, Nigel Dawes
Lot Details
Auction Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend
Coys, Chiswick House, London
Type Car
Lot Number 1152
Estimate £50000-£60000
Hammer Price £54000
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1968
Condition rating 1
Registration number 604 AW
Mileage -
Chassis number 1E1967

2004-09-23 10:02:10 | pauls writes:

Addition description info from above auction:

This very special Series 1 4.2 roadster were are delighted to offer today epitomises the adaptability of the model for road or competition use having tasted both in its lifetime. The history of the car, as supplied by a previous owner who used it in competition and then converted it for road use, is fascinatingly documented in the accompanying history file. According to his research the first owner was none other than the Sultan of Brunei, a true connoisseur and collector of motoring exotica. The car then passed to the second owner, David Harris of Bournemouth, who converted it to 'mod sports' specification for competition use. The third owner was Nigel Bourne who hillclimbed the car during which period it boasted a Forward Engineering power unit and V12 brakes. In 1973, it was acquired by Oliver Walker who used it in hillclimb events until 1977 when it was converted back for road use again. This included bodywork being entrusted to respected specialists RS Panels, the engine by Forward Engineering and trim by Suffolk & Turley. The car was then owned by Peter Hampton before being sold through Nigel Dawes in 1983 to Victor Gauntlett, the former boss of Aston Martin. Subsequent owners read like a who's who of eminent collectors as it passed to Sir Anthony Bamford, respected historic racer Frank Sytner who described it as 'a D-Type for the road' before being purchased by the current owner in 1997.

The specification of this highly developed E-Type includes a Forward Engineering 4.5-litre engine developing over 320bhp, stainless steel 'bunch of bananas' exhaust, uprated braking system, Spax shock absorbers, lowered suspension, reolica Dunlop alloy wheels, Synchromesh gearbox, Kenlowe fan, replica 'lightweight' E-Type seats, ventilated front discs and organic clutch. In the current ownership the improvement and development of the car has continued with a bare metal respray by RS Panels in 2000 costing in excess of £8,000, modification to accept unleaded fuel and an engine overhaul by the original engine builder Ron Beatty and uprated rear discs by Alan Collins. The car has been regularly maintained by Marcus Barclay and recent replacement parts include the alternator, distributor and brake servo.

Despite its immaculate condition this is very definitely a drivers' E-Type equally at home in city traffic as it is on the open road. Having seen regular use including many enjoyable trips touring Europe the quality of development that has gone into it is perhaps best summed up in the words of a leading classic magazine - 'possibly the best-driving E-Type around'. What more can one add?

2006-10-17 16:49:58 | Roger writes:

There is some dispute that this is the real 1E1967. Though the stated story above matches some of the history, another car exists with this number, which was purchased directly from Brunei in the mid-1970s. We await further developments.

2015-06-01 13:19:21 | Anonymous writes:

1963 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.5-litre Roadster

Registration no. 604 AW Chassis no. 1E1967 Engine no. 7D51273-8

£120,000 - 160,000
€170,000 - 220,000



Auction 22723:
The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale

Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia

26 Jun 2015 14:00 BST

Chichester, Goodwood

2015-06-01 13:23:13 | Anonymous writes:

1963 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.5-litre Roadster
Registration no. 604 AW
Chassis no. 1E1967
Engine no. 7D51273-8


*Sold new to the Sultan of Brunei
*Past and present connoisseur ownership including Lord Bamford, Victor Gauntlett and Frank Sytner
*Unique enhanced specification
*Freshly MoT'd

Footnotes
Introduced in 3.8-litre form in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a sensation when it appeared, with instantly classic lines and 150mph top speed. The newcomer's design did indeed owe much to that of the Le Mans-winning D-Type sports-racer: a monocoque tub forming the main structure, while a tubular spaceframe extended forwards to support the engine. The latter was the same 3.8-litre, triple-carburettor 'S' unit first offered as an option on the preceding XK150. With a claimed 265bhp available E-Type's performance did not disappoint; firstly, because it weighed around 500lbs less than the XK150 and secondly because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer used experience gained with the D-Type to create one of the most elegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car. Taller drivers though, could find the interior somewhat lacking in space, a criticism addressed by the introduction of foot wells (and other, more minor modifications) early in 1962.

Today, the E-Types graceful lines live on in modern Jaguar sports cars, and there can be little doubt that William Lyons' sublime creation would feature in any knowledgeable enthusiast's 'Top Ten' of the world's most beautiful cars of all time.

This fabulous E-Type Series 1 roadster was sold new to the Sultan of Brunei and since then has passed through the hands of some of this country's best known connoisseurs of fine motor cars. Its second owner converted the E-Type for racing and it was hill-climbed by both Nigel Bourne and next owner Oliver Walker. Mr Walker then returned the car to road-going specification, with an engine rebuild by Forward Engineering, bodywork by RS Panels and interior trim by Suffolk & Turley. The Forward Engineering 4.5-litre engine produces upwards of 320bhp and features triple Weber carburettors, lightweight con-rods and a stainless 'bunch of bananas' exhaust. Other noteworthy features include a synchromesh gearbox, 'organic' clutch, up-rated ventilated brakes, Spax shock absorbers, lowered suspension, Dunlop alloy wheels, replica Lightweight E-Type seats and much more.

Next owned by Peter Hampton, the E-Type was sold via Nigel Dawes to Victor Gauntlett, former Aston Martin CEO whose favourite car it is reputed to have been, and then to Lord Bamford (then Sir Anthony Bamford). Its next owner, racing driver and motor dealer Frank Sytner, described this car as 'A D-Type for the road'. Mr Sytner sold the car circa 1997 to the immediately preceding owner, Tim Greenhill. A gentleman motor dealer, the current vendor has been involved with Jaguar E-Type since its inception and recognised that this was one of unique quality that fully deserved its place in his collection.

In 2000 the car received a bare metal re-spray in Gunmetal Grey at RS Panels, the engine being overhauled and treated to an unleaded conversion by Ron Beatty, the original engine builder. The car also benefits from up-rated rear disc brakes and electric cooling fans. Regular maintenance has been undertaken by Marcus Barclay, Ian Nuthall, John Pearson, Barry Beeson and Robin Lackford; parts replaced recently including the alternator, distributor and brake servo, with the most recent work taking place in January 2015 at a cost of circa £7,000 including attention to the brakes, suspension and sub-frame (bills on file).

This is a driver's car that will be enjoyed by the knowledgeable connoisseur as all the modifications are 'in period'. It is not a modern hotrod dressed up in E-Type clothes, and as such is pure fun. Remarkably, we are advised that it is as much at home in city traffic as it is on the open road. Used regularly, the car has been used for one rally in the South of France and one in Scotland plus some local journeys, and has been well looked after at all times. Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry restoration invoices, a V5C registration document and fresh MoT certificate.

2015-06-20 23:29:34 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22723/lot/326/

2020-04-19 11:48:24 | Leo writes:

This car is a fraud. 1E-1967 was brought by my father in Brunei around 1975. Thee xar was a wreck. We brought it back to a road worthy status together.

We shipped the car back to the Netherlands in 1980. The car is still in my possession. I have paperwork and pictures. The car probably has some Brunei hidden in a crevice.

The Brunei registration was BB-230

JDHT was notified. They didn't act.