1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six, four-speed gearbox
- Colour
- Opalescent Dark Blue
A 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster finished in Opalescent Dark Blue over red leather, acquired new by a New York owner who used the car extensively on European touring holidays over several decades. The car has never undergone a full restoration, retaining its factory paint, interior, and original soft top, making it an exceptionally rare survivor. In 2014 it passed to a new owner who commissioned a sympathetic mechanical recommissioning covering the engine, gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and suspension while preserving all original cosmetic patina.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €190,000 – €250,000
- 1962 → 2014Acquisition unknownAlbert Smithpartial documentation
New York-based owner who used the car for leisure, including extended European touring holidays with his wife. The car was never fully restored during his ownership and retains its factory paint and interior.
- 2014 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Purchased directly from the original owner and undertook a sympathetic mechanical recommissioning covering the engine, gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and suspension, while deliberately preserving the car's original cosmetic condition and patina.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2014Mechanical
Comprehensive mechanical recommissioning covering the 3.8-litre engine, four-speed gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and suspension, carried out to a high standard while deliberately retaining the car's original appearance and patina. A new soft top was fitted beneath the original hood to preserve weatherproofing without altering the visible exterior.
Work commissioned by the current owner following acquisition from Albert Smith; original bodywork, paint, and interior were left untouched.
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