1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1
- Colour
- Black over crimson red leather
A 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, one of the earliest Series 1 open two-seaters, delivered new through Jaguar Cars New York on 25 June 1962 in Cream over black. Acquired in 1982 by a long-tenured Jaguar Club of North America judge and restorer, the car subsequently underwent a thorough bare-metal rotisserie restoration with full documentation, covering drivetrain, brakes, suspension, and electrics. Refinished in black with a crimson leather interior, it has accumulated fewer than ten miles since the restoration's completion and is presented as a concours-level exhibit.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$297,000
- —Auction saleSold US$193,200
- 1962-06-25 →Factory deliveryH. Cadwellpartial documentation
Purchased new via Jaguar Cars New York; car was finished in Cream with black interior and hood.
- 1982 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorfull documentation
Believed to be the fourth owner; a long-standing JCNA judge who undertook a comprehensive rotisserie restoration, supported by extensive documentation and receipts.
Competition
- —Jaguar Club of North AmericaJCNA National Championship — 1st Award1st (National Award)
Consignor earned four JCNA National 1st Awards across his career, covering a 1938 SS 100, 1952 XK 120, 1960 Mk IX, and 1992 XJS — not for this E-Type but demonstrates owner's judging and restoration expertise.
- —Jaguar Club of North AmericaJCNA National Championship — 2nd Award2nd (National Award)
Consignor also achieved two JCNA National 2nd place results, for a 1934 SS and a 1960 XK 150 S, further illustrating restoration pedigree brought to the subject car.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full bare-metal rotisserie restoration carried out at 79,751 original miles; every component was disassembled and either rebuilt or replaced, encompassing the drivetrain, brakes, suspension, and complete electrical system including wiring harness, instruments, relays, motors, and a concealed modern generator/alternator conversion. Exterior refinished in black with laser-straight bodywork; interior retrimmed in crimson leather with red carpet and new rubber seals throughout.
Described as fully documented; the car has covered fewer than ten miles since completion. Accompanied by an extensive file of receipts.
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