2015-03-23 18:24:06 | Lofty writes:

Advertised on ebay, sale date is 3/23/2015.

2019-02-24 11:46:35 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 3/19

www.bonhams.com/auctions/25219/lot/298/

Auction description:

Lot 298

1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster

US$ 200,000 - 250,000

To be sold without reserve

The Amelia Island Auction

7 Mar 2019, 13:00 EST

Chassis no. 880937

Engine no. RA5177-9

*Exquisite nut-and-bolt restoration to factory specifications

*Matching numbers example presented in the factory livery of Opalescent Dark Blue over Light Blue

*Stunning Series I E-Type Roadster ready to be shown at Concours events or driven on rallies

*Accompanied by Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, owner's manual and tool kit

Completed at Jaguar's Browns Lane works on January 20th, 1964, this lovely Series I 3.8-Liter Roadster was originally finished in Opalescent Dark Blue, with matching blue soft top, and a neatly contrasting light blue leather interior (grey) with a darker blue accent piping - just as it appears today. As noted on the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, the factory left hand drive configured E-Type Roadster was dispatched from the Jaguar facilities on January 31st, 1964, and destined for the booming North American sportscar market, where a person by the name of E. M. Toscauo became the first owner. The E-Type is believed to have made its way to California before 1969, where it received a black and yellow California state license plate.

In recent years, this spectacular Jaguar has been subject of a comprehensive restoration. Noted Jaguar specialist, Richard Jenkins, of Atlanta, Georgia completed this fine restoration, while David Ferguson of Images Auto Body in Campbell, California handled the body and paint. Some of the finer details of the restoration include a refurbishment of the engine and an overhaul of the transmission with new bearings, seals, and gaskets. The body was brought down to bare metal and received a fresh coat of the original factory color of Opalescent Dark Blue; a color very suitable for the elegant and sporty E-Type body. Additionally, the chassis was media blasted and the suspension components received equal attention. Far more work was carried out than can be fully detailed within this brief description, but it is reported that the work done to bring this Series 1 E-Type Roadster into excellent condition was thoroughly comprehensive, and the important post-restoration sorting and tuning has been carried out by Mr. Jenkins as well. Most importantly, the original engine and cylinder head have remained with the car since leaving the factory.

The car will be accompanied by an owner's hand book, tool kit, jack, and Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. Expertly restored E-Types, like the one presented here, are highly sought after by collectors all around the world. With the vehicle on offer being in such fine condition, there is no better opportunity to put yourself behind the wheel of one of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th Century.