2014-09-10 03:53:10 | Lofty writes:

Bonhams | Goodwood Revival | 13th September 2014 | Chichester,Goodwood, United Kingdom
Estimate from £65,000 to £75,000

2014-09-14 18:36:25 | pauls writes:

URL for above auction:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/21907/lot/289/

Auction description:
Lot 289
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupé
Registration no. CCN 377C Chassis no. 1E20996 Engine no. 7E6244-9
Sold for £68,700 (US$ 111,518) inc. premium
Auction 21907:
Goodwood Revival
13 Sep 2014 14:00 BST
In the vendor's ownership for past 16 years, this matching numbers E-Type coupé is offered fresh from a complete bare metal restoration carried out over the last two years by an internationally respected classic car restoration company where it is currently stored. Noteworthy features include new MWS chromed wire wheels; new tyres; new stainless steel exhaust; Rob Beere front suspension height adjuster; Spax adjustable shock absorber;, original Triplex Sundym glass with heated rear screen; electronic ignition; Kenlowe fan; inertia reel seatbelts; Coopercraft vented discs and four-pot callipers; and many other new parts including the clutch, radiator, header tank, bonnet and Reynolds 531 engine chassis rails.

Retaining its original locking glove compartment lid, the interior has been renovated with new velvet pile leather-trimmed carpets and genuine hide trim to the door panels and centre console. Much attention to detail has been given to the interior trim, including re-upholstering the seats using their original black leather covering, which is in excellent condition and retains its classic patina. The chrome is said to be superb and door and bonnet shut lines excellent; everything works as it should and this E-Type is presented in pristine condition. Other features of note include a driver's side chromed 'bullet' mirror; halogen headlight bulbs; detailed engine bay with machine-polished cylinder heads and carburettors; and the original radio aerial, correctly positioned above the centre of the windscreen. The original lap seat belts and chromed wire wheels/tyres are included in the sale.

Finished in Old English White with black leather interior, this freshly restored E-Type coupé is offered with restoration invoices, V5 registration document, MoT to June 2015 and an extensive history file.