1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Coupe
- Engine
- 3.8L DOHC inline-six, triple SU carburetors, 265 bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Colour
- Opalescent Golden Sand
A left-hand-drive 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-litre Fixed Head Coupe, completed at Browns Lane in January 1964 and delivered in Opalescent Golden Sand over Beige Connolly leather to its first owner in Tennessee via Jaguar Cars of New York. Matching-numbers throughout, the car received a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration approximately a decade ago, encompassing an engine rebuild, bodywork refinishing, and several tasteful performance upgrades, while retaining its factory livery and original drivetrain components.
Ownership
- 2022-09-30Auction saleSold US$127,500
- 1964 →Factory deliveryL. W. Doughertyfull documentation
First registered owner based in Camden, Tennessee; took delivery during summer 1964 through Jaguar Cars of New York, as recorded in the Heritage Trust Certificate.
- Date unknownPrevious owner who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
Commissioned a thorough nut-and-bolt restoration approximately a decade prior to the auction, engaging Predator Performance of Largo, Florida, and engine specialist Bill Terry.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationPredator Performance
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration carried out roughly a decade before sale, returning the car to its original factory livery of Opalescent Golden Sand with Beige interior. Work included full bodywork and paintwork refinishing, interior re-trim with Wilton wool carpets, and re-detailing of the engine bay.
Workshop located in Largo, Florida; described as noted Jaguar specialists. The original 4-speed gearbox was retained and accompanies the car.
- —Engine rebuildBill Terry
Matching-numbers DOHC XK inline-six engine fully rebuilt as part of the broader restoration programme.
Bill Terry described as a Jaguar specialist; rebuild performed concurrently with the Predator Performance bodywork restoration.
- —ModificationPredator Performance
Several performance-oriented upgrades fitted during restoration: high-torque starter motor, spin-on oil filter conversion, large-bore stainless steel exhaust, and a Tremec all-synchromesh 5-speed gearbox replacing the original 4-speed unit.
Original 4-speed gearbox was preserved and will be included with the sale; upgrades described as discreet and intended to improve high-performance touring usability.
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