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4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 3 SU Carburetors 265bhp at 5,400rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Largely original and preserved example *Fitted with factory-type Hardtop *Numbers-matching example in the factory livery *In singular ownership for several decades THE JAGUAR E-TYPE Jaguar would make a habit of shocking the automotive world. Sometimes the impact of its cars reached beyond the showrooms and exposition halls to rock popular culture, yet not even Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons, could have predicted the impact of the Jaguar E-Type. When introduced at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the new Jaguar stirred passions with its extremely sleek and timeless design backed by staggering performance. Constructed using methods derived from the D-Type sports racing car, the E-Type was a technical marvel. The light and rigid monocoque chassis used the engine itself as a structural part of the car, with the long and sleek bonnet hinged at the front. The headlights were beautifully recessed in the fenders, and covered with contoured Perspex for a free-flowing design and improved aerodynamics. The car featured 4-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes all around and a 4-speed manual transmission. The proven XK power plant was carried over from the XK150, and made sure the lithe Jaguar would exceed the 150mph mark. Facing safety and emissions concerns, largely from the United States, starting in August of 1967 Jaguar began producing what has been named the "Series 1 1/4 and 1 1/2" XKE. The differences were subtle, though important. The trio of SU carburetors that breathed life into the E-Type since its introduction were replaced with a duet of more efficient Stromberg Carburetors, the interior toggle switches were replaced with safer rocker switches, and the knockoff wheels were modified to have more center hubs without wings. These changes, along with further evolutions that continued through the next series of XKEs, are the reasons that the Series 1 remain the most desirable examples. Often called the most beautiful production car of all time, the E-Type remains an automotive icon of design, engineering and speed. With spare parts readily available, a number of marque clubs to join and many driving and concours events to attend, the E-Type is an excellent, widely admired collector car. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Completed on July 11th, 1967, this open two-seater left Jaguar's production facility in Coventry as it appears today. The left-hand drive car was destined for the US market, and equipped as a series 1 ½ example, with the later headlights, yet retaining many of the early series one production features. A black plate California car, this E-Type benefitted from several decades with just one owner, who took great care to preserve this beautiful Jaguar. After covering just over 50,000 miles, this Roadster was stored for years, away from environmental harm in a garage in Southern California. It was recently rediscovered and is very complete, still accompanied by its original Becker Europa radio, owner's manual, spare keys, jack, spare wheel, original hardtop, boot cover and a ladies foot rest. Sporting much of the original Carmen Red over black color combination it had when it left the factory 51 years ago, the Jaguar is remarkably original throughout. The body appears quite straight and well detailed, save some inevitable wear from such an original car. The original black leather interior shows a lovely patina and remains intact and inviting. After its rediscovery, this E-Type was tended to mechanically to make it roadworthy after years in stasis and is in good working order. The 4.2-liter XK engine and fully synchronized 4-speed transmission perform dutifully and are original to the car. This particular E-Type Roadster offers great originality, completeness, and the added excitement of being one of the last Series 1 E-Types built. Included in the sale are the aforementioned origina