1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster (flat floor)

876552roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.8L inline six-cylinder, numbers-matching
Colour: Black (originally Cream from factory)

Chassis 876552 is a 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-litre roadster, among the final examples of the 1,932 'flat floor' cars produced. Dispatched through Max Hoffman's New York distributorship in January 1962, it left the factory in Cream over red leather. It retains its numbers-matching inline-six engine, correct Moss non-synchromesh gearbox, inside bonnet latches, and pressed louvers, having been refinished in black over its original red interior during an earlier, conscientious restoration.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$173,600
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1962-01-29 →Factory delivery
Max Hoffman Jaguar distributorship
full documentation
Originating distributor for the US market; the vehicle was dispatched to this New York-based entity from the factory on 29 January 1962.
Date unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Undertook recent preparation for sale including fitting new tires; the car was repainted black at some point during or prior to this owner's tenure, while the original interior and roof color were preserved.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out at some point prior to the current ownership, refinishing the exterior in black while preserving the original red leather interior and black hood. Factory-specific details including inside bonnet latches and pressed louvers were correctly retained throughout.
Described as an older restoration executed to a high standard of accuracy.
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Mechanical
A full set of new all-season tyres was mounted on the correct chrome wire wheels with twin knockoff hubs in preparation for the auction sale.
Work carried out by or at the direction of the consignor.

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