1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster 4.2

1E 13321roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 4.2L inline-six, bored to +20 spec with new pistons, bearings, and crankshaft
Colour: Opalescent dark blue

A 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-litre OTS, chassis 1E 13321, originally finished in Opalescent Silver Blue and dispatched new to Jaguar Cars New York. After extended ownership by an Atlanta-based marque collector, the car passed to an E-Type specialist who carried out a comprehensive restoration encompassing a rebuilt engine and drivetrain, new suspension and brakes, and a cosmetic refinish in opalescent dark blue with a red leather interior. The matching-numbers body and drivetrain are retained throughout.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$271,600
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1966-08-01 →Factory delivery
Jaguar Cars New York
partial documentation
US distributor that received the car directly from the factory in late August 1966.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Atlanta-based Jaguar marque collector
partial documentation
Long-term owner based in Atlanta who was a dedicated enthusiast of the marque.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Consignor, E-Type restoration specialist
partial documentation
Current owner who undertook a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic rebuild, including engine, gearbox, suspension, and interior work.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Engine rebuild
Engine fully rebuilt with replacement pistons, bearings, and crankshaft; cylinders bored to a plus-20 oversize specification for enhanced power output.
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Mechanical
Gearbox rebuilt with new synchromesh and bearings; differential rebuilt with a taller 3.07:1 final-drive ratio. Clutch, fuel pump, and fuel tank replaced with new period-correct facsimile components.
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Mechanical
Complete brake system replaced with all-new lines; suspension refreshed with new shock absorbers and bushings throughout.
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Modification
Several reliability upgrades fitted: a modern alloy radiator with a high-output 16-inch fan, stainless-steel exhaust system, electronic ignition and distributor, and a narrower 15-inch reproduction steering wheel. Wire wheels replaced with wider six-inch original-style units fitted with Michelin 205/70 tyres.
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Bodywork
Body refinished in opalescent dark blue paint with all-new glass and chrome trim. Interior reupholstered in British-sourced red leather and vinyl, and a new dark blue soft top fitted.

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