2022-06-12 09:53:53 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-i-42-fhc-8lmemg_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=cf20129f-c1bb-4b7a-8b4 ...

Seller's description:

1966 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Silver Blue

Odometer 53,487 Miles

Engine size 4235

Seller Type Private

Location Devon

Country United Kingdom

Extensively restored throughout

Original UK RHD example

Matching numbers engine

Retains it's original colour

Only 3 former keepers

V5 Present

MOT exempt

Fresh MOT until May 2023

Tax exempt

Production record trace certificate

A selection of previous MOTs documenting the low mileage

An extensive selection of invoices for all of the parts used during the restoration

The Interior

Original seats with some visible wear

Good condition throughout

All new carpets

Mechanical oil gauge fitted

Sliding down behind the wood and chrome wheel and looking down the long bonnet of this Jaguar you instantly get a feeling for why these cars are so well loved. With plush dark blue leather seats and thick matching carpeting the inside of this E-Type is every bit the luxury tourer. 

Whilst the seats show some signs of wear they are still exquisitely comfortable and the door cards, dashboard, carpeting and headlining are all in good condition.

The Exterior

Finished in Opalescent Silver Blue

The spoked wheels are in very good condition

Lots of parts have been re-chromed

Bumpers, trim, windows and light lenses are all in very good condition

One section below the passenger door would benefit from attention

The Jaguar E-Type is one of those cars that looks good from every angle and finished in Opalescent Silver Blue with the spoked wheels this one looks fantastic. 

The extensive restoration carried out by the current owner has included a significant amount of exterior work including rechroming the bumpers, new wire spoke wheels, new front and rear windscreens and many new pieces of trim.

The Mechanics

Extensively restored

Starts, idles and runs well

New wiring loom 

New main engine bearings 

Lots of new parts with invoices for everything

The car starts easily and sounds fantastic through the new dual pipe stainless exhaust system, with no unwanted sounds. The car has had a significant amount of mechanical work undertaken as part of the restoration including; new shocks all round, new piston rings, new big end and gaskets, new valve guides, kevlar hose kit, new oil pump, new cam chain, new front discs, new air box and filter, refurbished carburettors, custom metal shielding in the engine bay and a new radiator with Kenlowe fan. 

With such extensive work having been carried out this E-Type is perfect for anyone looking for a good reliable ready to drive example of this fantastic car.