1964 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster
- Engine
- 4.2L DOHC inline-six with three SU carburetors, 265 bhp
- Colour
- Red
A 1964–1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster powered by the 4.2-litre twin-cam inline-six, this California-registered example traces documented ownership back to 1974. The car underwent a comprehensive concours-level ground-up restoration under a subsequent owner, with the odometer reset upon completion. Retaining its original engine block and head, the car is presented in red over biscuit leather with triple-plated chrome wire wheels.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$181,500
- 1974 →Acquisition unknownJames Price Ashmanpartial documentation
Resident of Barrington, Illinois; documents confirm the car's California origin and mileage at this point in its history.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownLee O'Donnellpartial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive ground-up restoration to concours standard, after which the odometer was reset to zero; only minimal test miles were added following completion.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full ground-up restoration to concours standard carried out during Lee O'Donnell's ownership; every aspect of the car was addressed. The odometer was reset to zero at completion, and only minimal test miles were accumulated thereafter.
Original engine block and head were retained; new Koni shock absorbers and stainless steel brake lines were fitted as part of the work.
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