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1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé

Lot Number: 782

1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé

An eminently usable, UK-supplied, matching numbers, Series I coupé

  • Sold for: £60,750

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Maroon

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    6008 PK

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    88000 Miles

SUMMARY

An eminently usable, UK-supplied, matching numbers, Series I coupé

DESCRIPTION

  • Registered in February 1963, this Jaguar E-Type coupé Series I was despatched to Henlys of London as 6008 PK
  • Subject to a fully documented rebuild in the mid-90s totalling over £20,000, including a bare metal respray, new interior and full engine rebuild
  • Purchased by its current owner in 2004 from Hendon Motors, it’s always been garaged and has had some sympathetic upgrades (detailed in the Condition Report) although its original parts will be supplied to return to original specification
  • Supplied with previous invoices for work carried out and its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Heritage Certificate
  • This Series I 3.8 coupé is a handsomely specified example of the beautiful classic British sports car, offered from long-term ownership, and benefitting from previous restorative maintenance

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
782
Make
JAGUAR
Model
E TYPE FHC SERIES 1
Registration Number
6008 PK
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
860731
Engine Number
R6553-9
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Maroon

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.

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SCORE:

80 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Couple of paint chips on the bonnet and blister on off side with dent under rear bumber all photographed

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Wear on drivers seat

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Cool Cat multblade radiator fan to replace two blade standard. Dynator alternator to replace dynamo (but looks like the standard dynamo). Pertronix Ignitor to replace distributor points.

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Running Gear


Axles:

Chassis:

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Remarks

Zeus four pot brake callipers have been fitted on front. This was originally done in 2006. The brakes have been overhauled this month with new replacement Zeus callipers and new master brake cylinders.

Electrics


Minor:

Major:

Remarks

The clock is the only thing not working (all other gauges are working)

Vehicle History


About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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