1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1

1E 32560roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: Triple SU carburetor inline-six (cylinder head fully rebuilt)
Colour: Opalescent Silver Grey

A 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, this car underwent an extensive three-year frame-off restoration that included drivetrain removal, cylinder head and carburettor rebuilds, and fitment of a five-speed gearbox, Wilwood disc brakes, and air conditioning. The body proved rust-free with original floors intact. Finished in Opalescent Silver Grey with a fresh red leather interior, the car was until recently owned by Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. A comprehensive receipts file documents approximately $95,000 in restoration expenditure.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$170,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Arie Luyendyk
partial documentation
Indianapolis 500 winner who commissioned and oversaw a three-year frame-off restoration costing approximately $95,000, with comprehensive receipts documenting the work performed.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Three-year frame-off restoration encompassing full drivetrain removal, cylinder head rebuild, triple SU carburettor rebuilds, installation of a five-speed gearbox, Wilwood disc brakes, and a modern air conditioning system. Body found to be rust-free with original floors retained. Exterior chrome trim and bumpers were re-plated, and new wire wheels fitted with Michelin radials.
Documented expenditure of approximately $95,000 excluding paintwork, supported by a comprehensive receipts binder. Upgrades were designed to be reversible to original mechanical specification.
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Bodywork
Full exterior repaint in Opalescent Silver Grey, a period-correct factory colour option for 1966, replacing the car's original black finish. A fresh red leather interior was also installed.
Paint cost not included in the documented $95,000 restoration figure.

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