2009-01-28 15:46:33 | Philippe writes:

Car mentionned on E-Type listing, attending XK60 event , Goodwood, August 2008

2025-02-18 10:27:38 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 2/25

www.evoke-classics.com/auction/

Auction description:

1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1

Lot: 883

Matching numbers Jaguar

Heritage certificate

Engine stripped and rebuilt

Mechanicals refurbished

Mileage supported with MOTs from the 1970s

Located in Gosport, Hampshire PO12

This E-Type looks stunning. It still has the ability to stop people in their tracks. They need little introduction. This one has the three magic ingredients needed in classic cars: Provenance. Condition. History. 

History 

First registered 30th January 1967

Original home market car

The original buff logbook tells us the first owner was the Dealer, P.J Evans in Birmingham

The faded logbook shows the first ‘real’ owner in April 1968 was Richard Burmon of Birmingham

Our vendor understands that Mr Burmon - “Was a wealthy gentleman from Birmingham. He put the E-Type into a garage for some work but then sadly passed away. The family weren't sure where the car was, and it took considerable time to locate it”

A friend of our vendor purchased it as a project. Like so many projects, it stalled

Our vendor took the project on about five years ago.

There are images in the gallery of the large file and, importantly, several original MOTs supporting what is believed to be authentic mileage

Outside 

A well sorted E-Type is a wonderful sight. This one does look wonderful. The exterior has been professionally overhauled and various new and expensive items have been renewed. The list of work carried out is impressive. We’ll pick out the highlights.

Resprayed by the professionals at Gosport Automotive

The bonnet assembly was dismantled, overhauled where needed and re-assembled

Serious man hours have clearly gone into making this Jaguar look the way it does

Front and rear bumpers have been replaced

Four new wire wheels and spinners fitted

New matching tyres all round

As you can see various chrome fittings have been renewed

A truly stunning looking Jaguar. Professionally renovated to a very high standard. The result looks top-drawer. 

Inside 

Inside, the E-Type is beautiful. The condition of the interior is every bit as outstanding looking as the outside. All the work has clearly been carried out to a high standard. 

The seat covers are new

The rear load space trim is original

The door cards are also original

With some hard work and the help of various treatments, such as Connolly leather treatment, our vendor’s work means the interior looks striking.

The soft, supple Series 1 upholstery is a pleasure to both look at and sit in. The seats are comfortable and functional. The door cards, carpets, mats and headlining are in good condition. The steering wheel, gear lever, instruments, dials and controls all look equally good.  

The Smiths dials, controls, and the vast bank of switches combined with that smart three-spoke sports steering wheel deliver a brilliant classic car experience. We doubt another car like an E-Type will ever be built again. Just one of the many reasons why they remain so desirable. 

Mechanicals 

The 4.2 litre with manual gearbox is easily the most sought-after combination. Our vendor has not scrimped on the work to the mechanical items. 

Rear IRS rebuilt

Differential professionally overhauled

There are some spares such as trailing arm bushes, etc. that will come with this Jaguar

Rear wheel bearings replaced

New discs and pads all round

The engine was removed and stripped

While it was out, a new three-part clutch was fitted

It has had a thorough top end overhaul

It now runs on unleaded

New radiator with larger core

New alternator

New water pump

The bottom end was not ignored

New timing chain and tensioners fitted

New pistons, rings, bearings, etc.

New oil pump

New stainless-steel exhaust

Electric fans fitted

Electric ignition fitted