1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster Series 1

With Jaguar's racing pedigree with the 'C' and 'D'-Types from the 1950s still fresh in people's memories, it's no wonder that the new 'E'-Type captured the hearts and minds of everyone at its launch, and if all E-Types aged as gracefully as the car offered here then it's easy to understand why that affection continues today.Built in 1965, this Series I car is fitted with the 4.2-litre engine which became a standard fitment in October 1964 accompanied by a number of other improvements to the model including an all-synchromesh gearbox, replacing the occasionally recalcitrant Moss gearbox, along with more comfortable seating and improved brakes.Originally built for the American market in left-hand drive and finished in Gloss Black, it was supplied to Jaguar Cars in New York in 1965 and was much admired in the US of A for 25 years before returning to the UK in 1990. During the 1990s, a lengthy restoration was undertaken by Ivydene Garage and it was during this meticulous restoration that the car was accurately converted to right-hand drive configuration. The interior was superbly retrimmed in a light grey/blue however the original exterior colour and original engine were retained. In 2001, on completion of this extensive process, this lovely Series 1 was registered and happily returned to the lanes of England for the first time in 35 years.The car remains in exceptional condition since its restoration having been fastidiously maintained and cared for. There is a Service History file with the car showing regular maintenance by its present owner, and confirming that during his ownership the car has always been kept in dry storage and much enjoyed over the summer months only.This gleaming black E-Type looks fantastic 'in the metal' and is reluctantly for sale as a new Jaguar purchase is now consuming our vendor's time. We welcome any inspection.