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Jaguar E-type 3.8 Litre Inline 6-Cylinder no. R3245-9 1961

General description : 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
s/n 876381, engine no. R3245-9
Black with Black Leather InteriorThe E-Type was unveiled in March of 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show, following the famous 11th hour disorder (one of the cars was driven to the show from England with just hours to spare). The car was an immediate sensation: its specification was state of the art, its bodywork arrestingly gorgeous, and the price surprisingly affordable. It embodied William Lyons' values beautifully and it is no surprise that the E-Type has become such a legendary part of automotive history. The specification clearly demonstrated Jaguar's racing experience and included independent suspension all around (at a time when Ferrari was still using live rear axles), disc brakes all around (inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight), and of course Jaguar's legendary twin cam inline-6. E-Types have been rapidly appreciating in recent years, with very early seeing particularly strong appreciation.
This particular example has welded hood louvers instead of ones that were integral to the hood, distinguishing this as an early production car. A matching numbers example, this car was comprehensively restored to high standards and is presented in black with black interior and top. The current and long-term owner is a seasoned Jaguar restoration veteran, and since completion, showed the car at The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering in Carmel Valley in 2014. The restoration included every major system and aspect of the automobile, and the result is exceptional.

Details of the restoration work includes:

Body:
Comprehensive rotisserie restoration of original flat floor car with original welded louver bonnet
New floors, rear boot, deck lid, cowl and misc body panels
Sandblasted to bare metal and all metal refinished including lead work
Tub primer coated in PPG DP Epoxy
Glasurit 55 line base coat/clear coat finished
All chrome refinished

Interior:
New BAS leather interior, top, boot cover
Powder coated top bows
New wood tack strips
Powder coated seat frames
Cadmium plated tracks
New dash cover
New triplex windshield
Refurbished original steering wheel
New dot-pattern dash aluminum fascia

Engine:
Comprehensive lower/upper engine dis-assembly and rebuild
New pistons/rings/valves/guides/oil pump/main bearings/cam bearings
1st stage cam grind for enhanced performance
New timing chain
Jet Hot exhaust manifolds
New Stainless steel exhaust
Aluminum correctly polished where appropriate including carb domes and crossover tubes
New cooling overflow tank
New water pump
All new gaskets/seals
Upgraded cooling CoolCat fan to 6 blade
Original style aluminum finned radiator
All new cooling hoses
All original re-plated Cheney hose clamps throughout

Fuel system:
Gas tank blasted, coated, powder-coated
New modern fuel pump installed
Carbs disassembled, glass blasted, new gaskets/needles/jets
All hardware cadmium plated

Transmission:
5-speed transmission
Original transmission included
New HD clutch
New clutch slave cylinder

Suspension:
6 new Koni shocks front/rear
Polyurethane suspension bushings throughout
Refinished suspension components
Complete rebuild of rear subframe including suspension and brakes
New IRS clutch pack, bearing and seals
New parking brake pads
All wheel cylinders brass re-sleeved
All powder coated hard parts and cage
New rear springs
New Poly mounts for radius arms
New U-joints on ½ shafts and drive shaft

Brakes:
All wheel cylinders and masters re-sleeved in brass
All cylinders cad plated
Calipers cad plated
All new seals
New brake piping and hose kits
New brake rotors/pads front and rear

Wheels:
New Dayton 5” chrome with stainless steel spokes
5 New Firestone 185-15 whitewall tires
All new wheels bearings/seals

Electrics:
New SNG wiring harnesses and sub harnesses
Rebuilt generator
New voltage regulator and starter solenoid
All gauges zinc re-plated and restored
All lights dis-assembled/restored/rebuilt
Pertronix electronic ignition
Pertronix performance ignition coil
New gear reduction starter
New battery
All new sockets/bulbs

Cosmetically, the car is excellent and is suitable to be shown. The body is straight and displays excellent fit and gaps. The quality of the paintwork itself is excellent as well. The chrome is equally nice as are the glass and lights. The car has correct Lucas tribar headlamps fitted. The wheels are chromed and wear white wall tires with the appropriate aspect ratio to give the car an evocative period appearance and correct stance. The top and boot are also fresh and show high caliber workmanship.

The interior was completely restored to the same high standards as the exterior with fresh leather and carpets. The correct materials, patterns, and treatments were used throughout, from the vinyl behind the seats to the aluminum console and dash trim that was present on early 3.8 liter E-Types. The dashboard was comprehensively restored as well, and all switches and instruments are in excellent condition. The steering wheel is freshly restored and sparkles.

The engine compartment is clean, detailed, and was correctly restored to high standards. The cylinder head has the correct gold finish, and the vulnerable finish on the exhaust manifolds is like new. The engine, accessories, and front subframe are all clean and freshly restored in appearance. The correct glass windscreen washer bottle is present (later ones were plastic). The cylinder head and block number stamps both match the chassis plate stamp. The trunk was also restored to high standards with excellent structure beneath the plywood trunk floor, and correct tan upholstery (E-Type roadster trunks were trimmed in tan regardless of interior color).

This is a superbly restored early production E-Type roadster that presents correctly but incorporates many subtle upgrades that enhance the usability and performance of the car without significantly detracting from the authentic appearance of its presentation. Additionally, as such an early production example, it includes many features unique to early production E-Types. Included with the sale is the jack, tool kit, matching spare wheel, and significant documentation supporting the restoration work performed.

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1961 Jaguar E-type 3.8 Litre Inline 6-Cylinder no. R3245-9 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Emeryville by Fantasy Junction for $375000.

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