1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster

877837roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 3.8L inline-six, triple carburettors, ~265 bhp, high-compression 9.0:1 pistons fitted during overhaul

A 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-litre Roadster with matching numbers, originally imported into France by Jaguar's Parisian distributor and delivered to its first owner in September 1962. The car remained in French ownership across several private hands until 2015, when it was acquired by a Belgian owner. A comprehensive mechanical refurbishment was subsequently carried out by a Belgian Jaguar specialist, with documented expenditure exceeding €50,000. The car retains its original interior fittings, radio, and electric antenna.

Ownership

2018-10-05Auction sale
Sold €135,000 (≈ $149K)
Bonhams catalogue lot →
1962-08-30 → 1962-09-19Factory delivery
Ets F Delecroix (French Jaguar distributor, Paris)
full documentation
Paris-based official French Jaguar importer who received the car from the factory before passing it to the first retail owner.
1962-09-19 →Private sale
First French owner (identity unstated)
partial documentation
Held the car for approximately seven years; no further details provided.
1985-06-28 → 1993-07-27Acquisition unknown
Michel Hassoun
full documentation
Kept the vehicle in southern France during his ownership.
1993-07-27 → 2015-11-05Acquisition unknown
Aline Hassoun
full documentation
Ownership transferred from Michel Hassoun; car remained in France throughout.
2015-11-05 →Private sale
Current Belgian owner (consignor)
full documentation
Acquired with roughly 60,000 km on the odometer; commissioned extensive mechanical refurbishment by Belgian specialist Retro Cars, spending over €50,000, while preserving the original interior and matching-numbers condition.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Mr Carillon
partial documentation
Based in Givros, France; no acquisition or disposal dates recorded in the catalogue.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2016Restoration
Retro Cars
Comprehensive mechanical refurbishment covering a full engine overhaul with high-compression pistons, dynamic balancing of rotating components, carburettor and ignition system overhaul, new alternator, aluminium radiator, and electric cooling fan. Additional work included gearbox and differential overhauls, full brake renewal, steering rack overhaul, new shock absorbers, stainless steel exhaust, complete rewiring, new convertible hood, and re-upholstered seats.
Invoices on file exceeding €50,000, supported by a photographic record confirming use of high-quality replacement components. Work documented in a 12-page expert appraisal report from the Bureau d'Expertises en Automobile, Doucy.

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