1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Flat Floor Coupé
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six, ~265 bhp
- Colour
- Gunmetal metallic
Chassis 860028 is the 28th of just 175 right-hand drive 'flat floor' 3.8-litre E-Type Coupés produced before January 1962, making it among the most sought-after early examples. Dispatched from the factory in November 1961 in Gunmetal metallic over red trim, it was first registered to a London owner. A comprehensive bare-metal restoration was carried out in 2002, accompanied by a range of mechanical and safety upgrades. The car has been lightly used and stored in a Carcoon for most of the intervening period, though recommissioning will be required before road use.
Ownership
- 2019-04-07Auction saleSold £100,000 (≈ $125K)
- 1961-11-01 →Factory deliveryMr E M Millerpartial documentation
Original registered keeper, based in London SW7. Car was registered under the plate 'EMM 8' during this period.
- 2002-11-01 →Private saleDeceased estate ownerfull documentation
Acquired the car from The E-Type Centre in Staffordshire following a full restoration; kept the vehicle inside a storage cocoon when not in regular use. Purchase receipt and restoration records are present in the file.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2002RestorationThe E-Type Centre
Comprehensive bare-metal respray and full mechanical restoration performed immediately prior to sale. Upgrades fitted included an electric cooling fan, electronic ignition, four-pot brake calipers with Kevlar pads, stainless steel exhaust, Category 1 alarm, polyurethane bushes front and rear, halogen headlamps, door mirrors, chromed wire wheels, alternator conversion, and a Series 2 brake servo. Floor sections were also replaced, removing the original flat-floor configuration.
Detailed invoices and a photographic record of the restoration are present in the accompanying documentation file.
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