1965 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 OTS

• A Series 1, 4.2 E-Type OTS re-engineered by Eagle E-Types with numerous upgrades
• Superbly presented in a deep shade of Sapphire Blue with unmarked grey leather
• Minimal use since rebuild and superbly maintained, in-house by Eagle from 2001-2015
• Detailed maintenance and service records are on file along with its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, handbook, current V5c, old MOT certificates and its current MOT
• A delightful car sensibly upgraded by a company renowned globally for their expertise and unparalleled attention to detail

This 1965 Series I 4.2 open-two-seater E-Type was originally delivered in left-hand drive to Jaguar cars, New York, USA. It was repatriated in the 1990's and subsequently completely restored and refinished by XK Engineering. A photographic account of the initial restoration can be discovered within the history folder. Literally just after the initial restoration was completed, this E-Type was supplied to a customer through Eagle in November 1999.

One of the advantages of purchasing an E-Type from Eagle's showrooms is the exclusive access to the options offered when a full Eagle E-Type restoration is commissioned from them at a later date, so the decision was made to update this E-Type with a large selection of upgrades from Eagle's extensive range, to include both Sport and SuperSport options to brakes, suspension, cooling and electrical systems. Some further options were also added in 2003.

The car's owner lived in Hong Kong, keeping the Jaguar in the UK to use when he was over here and, as this became less frequent, Eagle sold the car to its next owner in October 2005. He was to keep it for the following nine years and was so smitten by Eagle's work that he commissioned a full Eagle E-Type and sold this car as his new Eagle was nearing completion.

Our vendor purchased this example in 2014 directly from Eagle who had taken the opportunity prior to the sale to refresh the engine as part of their pre-sale preparations, especially as Eagle had touched neither the body nor the drivetrain and running gear.

Encapsulating the best of both worlds, this remarkable car retains the classic, meltingly beautiful looks of the early E-Type Roadsters with enhanced performance matching that of most modern sports cars, improved driveability, and the confidence-inspiring reliability that results from intelligent engineering, diligently applied.

Years of research and development including many man-hours of labour have been invested into this beautiful classic Jaguar, allowing its owner a thrilling and safe driving experience blending modern technology with classic engineering. Offered with the aforementioned detailed history folder, its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, E-Type handbook, Eagle service record, current V5c, old MOT Certificates, and the car's current MOT.