1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster

heroldius (65)in #cars • 5 years ago

Another great lot during the RM Sotheby's Essen Sale (11-12 April, Germany), with this sensational looks and superb performance 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster will auction for about € 200,000.

After this sale, I'll have to make a summary to see the different purchase prices of these wonders.

History of the Jaguar E-Type Series 1

The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 was presented at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show.

Huge success with a factory price of just $6,000...

Enzo Ferrari was even rumoured to have told "the most beautiful car ever made" and still considered as the sexiest car of the 60's.

The E-Type was produced between 1961 and 1975 in three series with technological improvements learned in racing from the D-Type. For the Series 1, the production began in 1961 to end in 1968 with 3 body styles :

2-door fastback coupé,
2-door 2+2 fastback coupé,
2-door roadster.

Specification

The body and chassis is a monocoque tub with its light weight and the aerodynamism by Malcolm Sayer, British aircraft engineer, the E-Type's performance was better than the XK150.

This model has 3.8-liter twin-cam inline six-cylinder engine with a top speed of 240 kmh.

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 was fully restored with its original engine. It finished in grey over a red leather interior. Very desirable model...

Lot Auction


Date :	11-12 April 2019
Place :	Essen, Germany
Price :	€ 190,000 - € 250,000
Link :	RM Sotheby's Essen Sale

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