Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupé 2+2 Series 1 - 1966
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 40.000 - 60.000
Sold for € 46.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
- Delivered new to New York, USA
- Desirable manual transmission
- Professional engine rebuild 2015
- Partial restoration 2017
'The E-Type Jaguar has gained a well-deserved reputation as an extremely high performance car of great refinement. Only its lack of interior space has been criticised by some prospective buyers. Now, an additional E-Type model, 9" longer in the wheelbase, has been announced.' – John Bolster, Autosport, 11th March 1966.
Launched in October 1964, the 4,2-litre version of Jaguar's sensational E-Type sports car brought with it a more user friendly all-synchromesh gearbox and superior Lockheed brake servo along with the bigger, torquier engine. At around 150 mph, top speed remained virtually unchanged, the main performance gain resulting from the capacity increase being improved acceleration. Apart from '4.2' badging, the car's external appearance was unchanged, but there were numerous detail improvements, chiefly to the electrical and cooling systems, and to the seating arrangements. The 4,2-litre E-Type was built in roadster and coupé forms, and in 1966 gained an additional 2+2 variant on a 9" (23 cm) longer wheelbase. Intended to extend the E-Type's appeal beyond the traditional sports car market, the new 'family orientated' coupé came with improved visibility (thanks to greater glass area), increased headroom, improved heating and ventilation, additional luggage space, and optional Borg-Warner automatic transmission, yet despite its many advantages was consistently outsold by both the two-seater fixed-head coupé and the roadster.
One of 2.643 left-hand drive 'Series 1' examples built, this early E-Type 2+2 coupé was delivered new in New York, USA on 7th October 1966 and first owned by a Dr Irwin J Lebish. The current owner bought the car on 6th February 2016, with two previous French owners known. A desirable manual transmission model, this E-Type was originally finished in Pale Primrose Yellow with black interior. It comes with a substantial file of bills dating back to 2009, including one for an engine rebuild carried out in the UK in 2015 by marque specialists, SNG Barratt. Partially restored in 2017, including an overhaul of the braking system, the E-Type is said to be 'leak free', while the coachwork and interior are described as in very good original condition, the latter nicely patinated. Representing a rare opportunity to acquire the E-Type in its most practical form, the car is offered with an original owner's workshop manual, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, and French Carte Grise.
Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupé 2+2 Series 1 - 1966
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 40.000 - 60.000
Sold for € 46.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
- Delivered new to New York, USA
- Desirable manual transmission
- Professional engine rebuild 2015
- Partial restoration 2017
'The E-Type Jaguar has gained a well-deserved reputation as an extremely high performance car of great refinement. Only its lack of interior space has been criticised by some prospective buyers. Now, an additional E-Type model, 9" longer in the wheelbase, has been announced.' – John Bolster, Autosport, 11th March 1966.
Launched in October 1964, the 4,2-litre version of Jaguar's sensational E-Type sports car brought with it a more user friendly all-synchromesh gearbox and superior Lockheed brake servo along with the bigger, torquier engine. At around 150 mph, top speed remained virtually unchanged, the main performance gain resulting from the capacity increase being improved acceleration. Apart from '4.2' badging, the car's external appearance was unchanged, but there were numerous detail improvements, chiefly to the electrical and cooling systems, and to the seating arrangements. The 4,2-litre E-Type was built in roadster and coupé forms, and in 1966 gained an additional 2+2 variant on a 9" (23 cm) longer wheelbase. Intended to extend the E-Type's appeal beyond the traditional sports car market, the new 'family orientated' coupé came with improved visibility (thanks to greater glass area), increased headroom, improved heating and ventilation, additional luggage space, and optional Borg-Warner automatic transmission, yet despite its many advantages was consistently outsold by both the two-seater fixed-head coupé and the roadster.
One of 2.643 left-hand drive 'Series 1' examples built, this early E-Type 2+2 coupé was delivered new in New York, USA on 7th October 1966 and first owned by a Dr Irwin J Lebish. The current owner bought the car on 6th February 2016, with two previous French owners known. A desirable manual transmission model, this E-Type was originally finished in Pale Primrose Yellow with black interior. It comes with a substantial file of bills dating back to 2009, including one for an engine rebuild carried out in the UK in 2015 by marque specialists, SNG Barratt. Partially restored in 2017, including an overhaul of the braking system, the E-Type is said to be 'leak free', while the coachwork and interior are described as in very good original condition, the latter nicely patinated. Representing a rare opportunity to acquire the E-Type in its most practical form, the car is offered with an original owner's workshop manual, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, and French Carte Grise.