Highlights

Desirable factory specifications
A solid foundation for restoration
Largely complete, including the engine and drivetrain

The Appeal

Everyone’s entitled to their favourite E-Type, but you have to concede that a Series 1 Fixed-Head Coupé is the prettiest of them all. Just imagine the impact this car made when it was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. Some still claim it to be the best-looking car of all time - and it’s hard to argue otherwise. But it wasn’t all about aesthetics; the E-Type came equipped with the superb dual-overhead-cam XK straight-six, an engine that was enlarged during Series I production in order to offer greater torque in higher gears.

Here we have one of those coveted 4.2-litre Series I E-Types. This 1967 Fixed-Head Coupé is eminently worthy of restoration. It’s a very desirable car in any condition, and this one’s reportedly in solid order having already undergone some work to certain areas. The front subframe for example appears to have undergone some refurbishment, while the svelte coupé bodywork has been protected with a coat of grey primer.

It’s time for a new custodian to return this big cat to the road.

The History and Paperwork

Factory colour scheme: Opalescent Dark Green over Suede Green interior
Chassis number: 1E 34204
Rare 1967 FHC LHD model
True mileage unknown
No documented service history
Left-hand drive

The Condition

Reportedly a solid body shell
Some corrosion is evident to the floors and sills, although these do currently not appear holed
The body appears quite straight overall, currently finished in grey primer
Complete with glass and headlamp covers
Chrome bumpers, wire wheels and trim in presentable order
Most of the interior is missing; stripped out in order to carry out any repairs to the floors and inner sills
Dashboard, instruments, switchgear and controls remain in the vehicle and appear in restorable order

The Mechanics

4.2-litre XK straight-six
Four-speed manual gearbox
The engine compartment presents well and looks to have undergone some restoration work already
Currently not in running or driving order
Drive shaft needs to be installed as well as the brake callipers

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