1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupé 3.8-Litre
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six
- Colour
- Silver grey over red
A 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé notable for its exceptional state of preservation, having covered just over 45,000 documented miles under only two private owners since new. Originally purchased on 6 July 1964 by aviation-industry businessman Frank Bright, the car was driven carefully for some 38,000 miles before being stored indoors on blocks for approximately fifteen years. It retains its original Silver Grey over Red paint, matching-numbers engine, and original chalk body number on the bulkhead — making it among the most time-warp examples of the model available.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £140,875 (≈ $176K)
- 1964-07-06 →Private saleFrank Brightfull documentation
Aviation industry professional and founder of design firm Taylor Bright, based in Southampton. Drove the car for roughly 15 years and 38,000 miles before removing it from the road and storing it indoors on blocks, where it remained for a further 15 years in well-preserved condition. Traded in a 3.8-litre Mk II to acquire this car.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSouthampton-based second ownerpartial documentation
Single subsequent owner, also resident in Southampton, who acquired the car after Bright parted with it toward the close of the 1990s. Only the second individual to own the car.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Service
Regular driving and routine servicing carried out by the first owner over approximately 15 years and 38,000 miles, with attention given to minor flaws as they arose during that period.
Work was performed carefully and is described as fully documented in the accompanying service history.
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