1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 - SOLD
The Jaguar E-Type – or XKE in North America – turned heads amongst show goers when it was unveiled at the March 1961 Geneva Auto Salon, combining a lithe body with advanced for the period engineering, a 150-mph top speed, and a price at least half that of more exotic rivals from Aston Martin or Ferrari. Owing much of its underlying design and construction methods to the Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type, the E-Type utilized a light and rigid semi-monocoque structure with the engine, and front and rear suspension mounted on tubular steel subframes. Contributing to handling and ride quality, other innovations included front and rear independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, and four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes, at a time when scarcely any mass-produced cars had them. Beneath the clamshell hood lay the latest development of Jaguar’s XK inline-six-cylinder engine producing 265 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, while thrust was delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed transmission with a Salisbury limited-slip differential. Early Series 1 E-Types remain among the most sought-after examples by collectors for their gorgeous, uncluttered styling, arguably representing the model in its purest form.
Highlights
Highly desirable Series 1 covered headlight example
3.8-liter straight six-cylinder engine topped with triple SU carburetors
Five-speed manual transmission
Equipped with desirable replica Dunlop alloy wheels by Moss secured with knock-off hubs
Nicely restored example presented in classic British Racing Green
Biscuit leather-trimmed interior featuring Smiths instrumentation and a Motorola push-button radio
Accompanied by a set of 15-inch wire wheels mounted with Pirelli P400 tires
Service in 2017 included rebuilding the alternator, rewiring the cooling fan, replacing the battery, replacing the driver’s-side tail lamp bulb holder, replacing the horn relay and horns, and rebuilding the upper steering column
This E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 55,200 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Chrome bumpers with over-riders, front and rear
Chrome driver’s side exterior rearview mirrors
Chrome dual exhaust outlets
Vented hood
Antenna
Manual windows
Wood-rimmed steering wheel and shift knob
Seat belts
Cigar lighter
Map light
Four-wheel disc brakes
Known Imperfections
Upholstery separating around the rear hatch window
Light surface rust present on the trunk floor
Light surface rust present on the exhaust manifold
Passenger quarter window weather stripping is peeling
Included
Wire spare wheel
Wheel mallet
Service manual
Service records
