1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster in Original Desirable Color

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1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster

VIN: 1E10975 Exterior Color: Dark Blue Interior Color: Black Mileage: 59833 Miles TMU Engine: 4.2 Litre 6-Cylinder no. 7E3860-9 Transmission: 4-Speed

1965 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
s/n 1E10975 Engine no. 7E3860-9
Dark Blue with Black Interior

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The E-Type was unveiled in March of 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show, ollowing the famous 11th hour disorder (one of the cars was driven to the show from England with just hours to spare). The car was an immediate sensation: its specification was state of the art, ts bodywork arrestingly gorgeous, nd the price surprisingly affordable. It embodied William Lyons’ values beautifully and it is no surprise that the E-Type has become such a legendary part of automotive history. The specification clearly demonstrated Jaguar’s racing experience and included independent suspension all around (at a time when Ferrari was still using live rear axles), isc brakes all around (inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight), nd of course Jaguar’s legendary twin cam inline-6. The cars were continuously developed, ith the addition of 4.2 liter engine and fully synchronized gearboxes for 1965. Later cars, articularly in the United States, ad safety and emissions equipment that negatively influenced both performance and aesthetics, o these Series I 4.2 liter cars are widely considered to be the pick of the bunch.
This particular 4.2L Series I OTS is a matching numbers example, resented in its original delivery color of dark blue. It is a nice driver example in condition, nd runs and drives well. Sold new in May of 1965 to a Mr. Harry A. Hodgins, t appears to have remained Stateside its entire life. In the 1990s the car saw considerable restoration work, rimarily concerning the body and paint. According to documentation on file from Lippincotts Garage (specializing in Jaguars), oth the engine and transmission were rebuilt as well, lthough we do not have the actual invoices for this work.
The paintwork has been done in lacquer to high driver standards over reasonably straight panels. The car displays good shut lines and even body gaps. The chrome is in very nice order, ith just minor aging evident. It sits on sparkling chrome wire wheels which were new at the time of restoration, nd are presently shod with near new modern Michelin tires.
The interior and top were also addressed during the restoration, nd have a very nice driver presentation, n keeping with the exterior. There is one minor split seam on the driver’s seat cushion. The leather is of high quality, nd has a similar feel to that which was originally fitted to E-Types, nd is stitched in the original pattern. A new canvas top and top boot were fitted. The odometer shows 59,000 miles at present, hich would seem plausible as the total original mileage.
The restoration work was done with the engine and transmission out of the car, nd the engine bay presents beautifully. Correct finishes are applied to the airbox, eater unit, adiator overflow tank, nd cylinder head. The valve covers and triple carburetors are nicely polished, et not over done to a mirror finish. The underside is solid at this time, lthough the well-trained eye can detect the metalwork performed during the restoration process.
Included with the car are fairly detailed records for work performed between 1993-1998, nd a photo documentary of the restoration, he matching wire wheel spare, ack, nd hammer. The 4.2L Series I E-Types are very much the pick of the production run, specially for those enthusiasts with driving in mind. The all-synchro transmission, nd more comfortable seats are definite pluses when compared to the 3.8L cars, et they retain the attractive lines of the covered headlights, hich certainly make them more desired and collectible than the Series II cars which followed.

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