1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster
A Series 1 Jaguar E-Type roadster, originally delivered to California and distinguished by its glass-covered headlamps and early-specification bodywork. After passing to a second owner in 1965, the car remained in that single ownership for five decades. A thorough restoration completed in 2005 prioritised retention of original components, and the car subsequently took first in class at the 2015 Jaguar Club of North America Los Angeles Concours with a near-perfect score.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$196,000
- → 1965Factory deliveryOriginal California ownerpartial documentation
Car was originally delivered to California; no further details about this first owner are given.
- 1965 →Private saleSecond ownerpartial documentation
Retained the vehicle for roughly five decades; commissioned a thorough restoration around 2005 with focus on preserving factory-original parts, followed by a cosmetic refresh a decade later.
Competition
- 2015Jaguar Club of North America2015 Jaguar Club of North America Los Angeles Concours1st in class, total score 999.80 points
Car competed following completion of its restoration and subsequent refresh.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2005Restoration
Comprehensive restoration undertaken with a deliberate focus on preserving and reusing the car's original components wherever possible.
- 2015Service
A cosmetic and mechanical refresh carried out following the concours campaign.
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