2004-09-20 09:43:38 | Lofty writes:

Car was offered at auction 4/7/01
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1926693099/

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 (1962)
Lot Details
Auction Classic Cars
Cheffins, Chilford Hall, Linton
Type Car
Lot Number 741
Estimate £15000-£18000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1962
Condition rating 3
Registration number 6515 VC
Mileage -
Chassis number 860752
Engine number 502739

2005-08-17 05:12:41 | Robert writes:

offered at Cheffins Linton sale 2nd Sep 2000 Reg # 6515 VC Engine # 50273-9 Cond 3 year 1963 no other details

2011-03-24 15:03:28 | Roberto Giordanelli writes:

When new, this car was Lofty England's personal car. Mr F.R.W. England had some special modifications carried out on this car, which are still retained. The condition of the car in 2011 is described as very good. It is a matching numbers car, retaining its original registration 6515 VC from the same 'VC' sequence as the Salvadori/Ciunningham Le Mans racing E-Type - also a 3.8 FHC.

2011-07-17 11:00:42 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/11
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1962-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-fhc-ex-lofty-england

Sellers description:
Registration: 6515 VC
Chassis Number: 860752
Engine Number: R6283-9
CC: 3781cc
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Estimate (£): 55,000 - 65,000
Lot 134

Silverstone Auctions are very proud to offer this important motor car. Not only is the car itself a magnificent example of an unmolested Series One, the story of how the vendor came to own the ex-Lofty England 62' Jaguar E-type is very entertaining...

Having snubbed a purpose-built front-running all alloy E-type ticketed at a handsome £300,000, the vendor's trip to Yorkshire in search of a pre-66 race car ended with an innocent introduction to a 'less modified' car in the guise of a rather nice 1962 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe. It was a customer's road car with respected Jaguar authority, Mike Wilkinson, and was on site for some minor work and was possibly for sale. The vendors' first recollection was, "It had coarse grain red interior when it should be fine grain...."

Such concerns changed when it became apparent the car's first owner was Mr. F.R.W. 'Lofty' England. Its Jaguar Heritage Certificate showed that it was in it's original colour of Fawn Beige, had matching engine, body and chassis numbers and the original registration number '6515 VC'. Le Mans spotters will recognise this number as being in the same sequence as the Le Mans FHC E-Type of Roy Salvadori/Briggs Cunningham which came 4th in 1962. In his search for a racing E-Type, our vendor had stumbled upon an important piece of Jaguar history and just knew that he had to buy the car and postpone his search for a racing car. A sum was agreed and Lofty's E-Type was his. Thankfully for the next owner, the vendor resisted the opportunity to convert to a racer and left it as a road car. Later research with the E-Type Club concluded that Lofty England had a new Series I E-type every year for four years. They knew the details of three of these cars, and this car (chassis no. 860752) was the missing E-Type...

Offered in unmolested original condition, this Series I benefits from factory modifications specific to the request of the cars first owner. Amongst these, the dash-board is the most obvious. The standard air vents which are located in the footwells, just above your knees, require the occupants to lean forward out of their seats to operate them. Lofty's car has dash-operated twist-controls for these air vents, so that the driver does not have to lean forward to operate either of them. The location of these air-vent controls necessitated the relocation of the choke slider, choke light and heater sliders. A dash operated clock control is also fitted. Interestingly, if you look behind the dash, you can see that the dash casing has not been modified, it was purpose built by the factory. Then there is the glove compartment lid, something that came years later on production cars. While we are on the subject of interior storage, a useful secret compartment has also been fitted. It is about the size of a small shoe-box and resides in the sloping bulkhead behind the passenger seat. More common (and acceptable) mods include a very welcome all-synchro gearbox, a gas-flowed head with valve stem oil seal, and competition off-set 6" wire wheels. The wheels are just right, and not wide enough to look like a modification. Competition off-set wire wheels were offered in period as an optional extra.

Restorative work undertaken on the car during its current ownership also includes a new (and now correct) interior, a new stainless steel exhaust system, new electric fan and some detailing work. Following an unexpected failure which caused one of the exhausts to begin smoking, without taking any chances, the vendor stripped down the engine and found that one exhaust valve guide had dropped down allowing oil to enter a cylinder. The engine was rebuilt with new valve guides, new exhaust valve, head re-faced, a set of new piston rings and bearings. Internal wear was surprisingly little and the motor has a long life ahead.

The vendor has this to say of '6515 VC':
"The car is extremely sound and drives superbly. It is amazing how I am instantly transported back to my youth every time I drive it. The FHC feels so much more solid than the Roadster, and it is remarkable how many people come and talk to me about the car; often saying that they prefer the look of the Fixed-Head to the Convertible. I have no preference either way; both models of Series 1 cars have their pros and cons. The thing that astonishes me most about the E-Type is how far ahead of its time it really was. It was also a fraction of the price of its rivals. Compared with the relevant exotica, the E-Type is so much better made, and so well supported by an affordable and efficient parts industry."

Supplied with UK V5C registration certificate, MoT test certificate valid until April 2012 and a healthy history file, this wonderful and important Series I E-type is now ready for its next chapter under new ownership. A striking and well-preserved motor car, Lofty's 'E' could be the proud and deserved new addition to your collection.

2013-08-30 06:07:46 | Anonymous writes:

Car was sold at Silverstone auctions for £49,100 in 2011. It was then offered by 'The Old Racing Car Company' in North Walsham, Norfolk at £90,000. It is now (August 2013) being offered by 3E Autos in Nottingham at £189,989. There is no documented evidence available to suggest the car was modified at the request of Lofty England.

2013-09-05 08:00:00 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/5/13
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1963-JAGUAR-E-TYPE-E-TYPE-GOLD-COUPe-PETROL-/171114832916
Classified listing £189,989.

Sellers description:
1962 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe Series I E-type first owned by Mr. F.R.W. 'Lofty' (manager of Jaguar Cars sports car racing team in the 1950s, during which time Jaguar cars won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race on five occasions)
Offered in unmolested original condition, this Series I benefits from factory modifications specific to the request of the cars first owner. Amongst these, the dash-board is the most obvious. The standard air vents which are located in the footwells, just above your knees, require the occupants to lean forward out of their seats to operate them. Lofty's car has dash-operated twist-controls for these air vents, so that the driver does not have to lean forward to operate either of them. The location of these air-vent controls necessitated the relocation of the choke slider, choke light and heater sliders. A dash operated clock control is also fitted. Interestingly, if you look behind the dash, you can see that the dash casing has not been modified, it was purpose built by the factory. Then there is the glove compartment lid, something that came years later on production cars. While we are on the subject of interior storage, a useful secret compartment has also been fitted. It is about the size of a small shoe-box and resides in the sloping bulkhead behind the passenger seat. More common (and acceptable) mods include a very welcome all-synchro gearbox, a gas-flowed head with valve stem oil seal, and competition off-set 6" wire wheels. The wheels are just right, and not wide enough to look like a modification. Competition off-set wire wheels were offered in period as an optional extra.

2013-10-11 03:56:39 | Anonymous writes:

Once again offered at auction - Historics at Brooklands on 30 November 2013.
Guide price £60,000 - £75,000
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2013-11-30/car/1962-jaguar-e-type-coupe-loft ...

2013-10-11 09:43:39 | pauls writes:

Description from above auction:
Registration 6515VC
Chassis Number 860752
Engine Number R6283-9
Odometer reading 5,000 miles
Estimate £60,000 - £75,000

Historics at Brooklands are proud to offer an important motor car that represents a significant part of Jaguar motor cars' heritage. This series one fixed head coupé was commissioned by Mr FRW 'Lofty' England, Competitions Manager and then Chairman and Chief Executive of Jaguar Cars Ltd.

The Jaguar - Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate confirms that this is a right hand drive fixed head coupé (FHC) with matching engine, body and chassis numbers. The car still wears its original registration number of 6515 VC, which is in the same sequence as the Le Mans Jaguar E-Type FHC of Roy Salvadori and Briggs Cunningham which achieved a credible 4th place at Le Mans in 1962. The original Jaguar Order Sheet, Card No. 47986, confirms the allocation as a Jaguar Works Car with the unusual and, believed to be, one off colour of fawn beige recorded as 'Special fawn beige' with instructions to 'fit plates 6515 VC'. In addition the key numbers are recorded as well as the document being signed off by 'Lofty England'.

As you may imagine, Lofty England ordered special modifications to enhance the E-Type for his personal use. The air vents were usually operated by having to lean forward and reach under the dashboard; however, Lofty's car has two dashboard operated twist controls, which negates this somewhat dangerous practice whilst on the move. This modification led to the moving of the choke, choke light and heat controls. A clock control is another addition and purpose built at the factory as may be seen by looking behind the dashboard and seeing no evidence of modifications. Another significant difference is that 6515 VC carries a glove box compartment lid, an item that did not arrive on production cars until some years later. There is also a secret compartment that sits behind the passenger seat; legend has it that Lofty hid his cash there.

In addition to the modifications already mentioned, there are others believed to be added at a later date. These are the competition offset wire wheels which were a period extra, an all synchromesh gearbox and a gas flowed cylinder head with valve stem oil seals fitted. Further improvements include a stainless steel exhaust and electric fan.

On a recent road test, the car felt extremely well put together and solid, especially compared to its sibling, the roadster. On inspection, you see how well the coachwork presents with excellent panel gaps. No hidden horrors are concealed under the bonnet, nor the bonnet itself. Overall the car is in excellent order.

2013-10-16 16:51:39 | Anonymous writes:

I saw the car when it was on sale at a Nottingham dealer for £189,989! The dash is out of an S2 so unless Lofty kept this quiet for 5 years it is a much later addition. The paint work is of extremely poor quality with different shades evident on different panels. Under the bonnet the heater has been by-passed with a piece of hose and there are many other horrors. The tailgate will not open so no opportunity to check under the boot boards.

2013-11-05 19:14:19 | pauls writes:

Back on ebay:
www.ebay.com/itm/171162712909
Classified ad price: GBP 189,989.

Sellers description:
1962 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe Series I E-type first owned by Mr. F.R.W. 'Lofty' (manager of Jaguar Cars sports car racing team in the 1950s, during which time Jaguar cars won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race on five occasions)
Offered in unmolested original condition, this Series I benefits from factory modifications specific to the request of the cars first owner. Amongst these, the dash-board is the most obvious. The standard air vents which are located in the footwells, just above your knees, require the occupants to lean forward out of their seats to operate them. Lofty's car has dash-operated twist-controls for these air vents, so that the driver does not have to lean forward to operate either of them. The location of these air-vent controls necessitated the relocation of the choke slider, choke light and heater sliders. A dash operated clock control is also fitted. Interestingly, if you look behind the dash, you can see that the dash casing has not been modified, it was purpose built by the factory. Then there is the glove compartment lid, something that came years later on production cars. While we are on the subject of interior storage, a useful secret compartment has also been fitted. It is about the size of a small shoe-box and resides in the sloping bulkhead behind the passenger seat. More common (and acceptable) mods include a very welcome all-synchro gearbox, a gas-flowed head with valve stem oil seal, and competition off-set 6" wire wheels. The wheels are just right, and not wide enough to look like a modification. Competition off-set wire wheels were offered in period as an optional extra.

2013-11-21 16:12:28 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/13
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2013-11-30/car/1962-jaguar-e-type-coupe-loft ...

Auction description:
263 - 1962 Jaguar E-Type Coupé (Ex-Lofty England)
Registration 6515VC
Chassis Number 860752
Engine Number R6283-9
Odometer reading 5,000 miles
Estimate £60,000 - £75,000

Historics at Brooklands are proud to offer an important motor car that represents a significant part of Jaguar motor cars' heritage. This series one fixed head coupé was commissioned by Mr FRW 'Lofty' England, Competitions Manager and then Chairman and Chief Executive of Jaguar Cars Ltd.

The Jaguar - Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate confirms that this is a right hand drive fixed head coupé (FHC) with matching engine, body and chassis numbers. The car still wears its original registration number of 6515 VC, which is in the same sequence as the Le Mans Jaguar E-Type FHC of Roy Salvadori and Briggs Cunningham which achieved a credible 4th place at Le Mans in 1962. The original Jaguar Order Sheet, Card No. 47986, confirms the allocation as a Jaguar Works Car with the unusual and, believed to be, one off colour of fawn beige recorded as 'Special fawn beige' with instructions to 'fit plates 6515 VC'. In addition the key numbers are recorded as well as the document being signed off by 'Lofty England'.

As you may imagine, Lofty England ordered special modifications to enhance the E-Type for his personal use. The air vents were usually operated by having to lean forward and reach under the dashboard; however, Lofty's car has two dashboard operated twist controls, which negates this somewhat dangerous practice whilst on the move. This modification led to the moving of the choke, choke light and heat controls. A clock control is another addition and purpose built at the factory as may be seen by looking behind the dashboard and seeing no evidence of modifications. Another significant difference is that 6515 VC carries a glove box compartment lid, an item that did not arrive on production cars until some years later. There is also a secret compartment that sits behind the passenger seat; legend has it that Lofty hid his money there.

In addition to the modifications already mentioned, there are others believed to be added at a later date. These are the competition offset wire wheels which were a period extra, an all synchromesh gearbox and a gas flowed cylinder head with valve stem oil seals fitted. Further improvements include a stainless steel exhaust and electric fan.

On a recent road test, the car felt extremely well put together and solid, especially compared to its sibling, the roadster. On inspection, you see how well the coachwork presents with excellent panel gaps. No hidden horrors are concealed under the bonnet, nor the bonnet itself. Overall the car is in excellent order.

2013-12-02 06:29:06 | Anonymous writes:

Sold for £76160 including commission and tax at the auction on 30/11/13