Classic Car Overview
--Opalescent Bronze Metallic with Red Leather, Red carpeting, 3.8 liter 6 Cylinder Engine, 4 Speed manual gearbox, numbers matching, fully restored. Simply unforgettable, the Jaguar E-Type honored its makers brilliant racing heritage and revolutionized the sports car concept in one stroke at its 1961 Geneva debut. While almost relentless development kept the E-Type competitive on track and maintained its relevance through three distinct series, the first generation 3.8-litre examples occupy a particularly special place in the hearts and minds of enthusiasts. This 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe is the 391st flat floor FHC with welded in bonnet louvers ever built and the 6th one ever built with the Bonnett latches mounted inside the car. It is also one of 3 or 4 ever to come from the factory painted Opalescent Bronze Metallic in 1962. After being parked in California garages for 41 years it was treated to a full restoration by Marque specialist, Classic Showcase, completed in 2012 who paid extreme attention to detail during the restoration process of this beautiful bronze and red XKE, with no expense being spared. The restoration of this vehicle to Show level included the following: the vehicle was stripped to bare metal, placed on a rotisserie, metal finished, leaded, all body parts fitted to the car and chrome, prepared for primer, sealer, paint, base, clear, color sanded and buffed to a fabulous finish. It has received a new triplex windshield and door glass. All mechanical systems and components have been gone through, restored or replaced as needed. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt back to factory specifications, as well as the rear end and suspension. When the engine was re-built, machined and calibrated with new pistons, oil pump, timing chain, bearings, valves, guides, seals, the head was completely rebuilt, rebuilt the carburetors, clutch system, all new hydraulic system, drive shaft balanced, replaced shocks, the chassis and many other parts refinished in its correct finish, new suspension bushings, new fuel pump, all electrical components, instruments, gauges, knobs, switches rebuilt, rescreened or replaced, seat frames restored, restored stone guards, new drip panels, rear end completely rebuilt as well as the transmission. All other systems, such as the electrical, hydraulic, cooling and fuel system have been restored or replaced; the car received all new rubber, and a complete new wire loom. As well, the car has also received a new battery, the gas tank has been epoxy sealed, and the radiator has been restored. All britework has been re-plated. This car received a complete new custom tailored and fit interior in the correct materials. The new proper interior included padding, carpet, panels, dash, and leather seats custom fitted and installed. This immaculate matching numbers E-Type FHC comes with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, Jack with jack bag, knock off hammer and spare wheel. It will make a great addition to any garage or collection and is ready for the serious collector who wishes to show this wonderful pedigreed example to the public or is ready for the competitive, serious collector awaiting their next Concours or ready to be enjoyed on any type of spirited drive!
