Description
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster
Roadster · LHD · 3. 8L
VERY EARLY EXAMPLE OF A SERIES 1 E-TYPE
NUT & BOLT RESTORATION WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES
FINISHED IN OLD ENGLISH WHITE
“An increasingly rare opportunity to own a very early example of Jaguar E-Type history, fastidiously restored, whilst maintaining original unique features.”
THE ESSENTIALS
This early external bonnet locking E-Type Roadster chassis 875204 was produced in mid 1961 in stunning Old English White, and features some fascinating details, only found in such early examples.
Built in late June or July 1961 as a left-hand-drive open-two-seater, although not confirmed it is believed to have appeared in the famous Browns Lane photo of the first batch of drop heads taken outside of the office block on 14 July ‘61. The car was then exported to America and was purchased by Chris Well Servicing Co Ltd based in the city of Oklahoma. Incredibly it was bought as a sales related bonus, then gifted to an employee, Grant Grumbine Snr.
Even though we believe the car was taken off the road in the early eighties due to a gearbox issue, Grumbine still kept the car assuring its future condition as a unmolested one owner from new E-Type. It wasn’t until 2011, 50 years after he took first delivery, that Grumbine finally decided to sell the car, when the now current owner was visiting family in Toronto and was contacted by a friend who made him aware of an early E-Type that he had known and maybe available.
After a trip to Dallas for a classic race weekend he was rushing for a return flight to Toronto when his friend informed him the car was able to be viewed if they were quick, they visited Grumbine and found it in incredibly original condition. They took images and then rushed for their flight, returning home and informing his wife that they had found the holy grail of E-Types. They discussed the possibility of purchase and with blessing given the car was acquired and shipped back to the UK. The ‘then and now’ current owner Stuart then embarked upon a fastidious nut and bolt preservation rebuild of the car ensuring and retaining all of the original unique features were retained.
Sparingly used since these works and now reluctantly available for sale due to health issues preventing its use and enjoyment, this incredible E-Type and historical significance is seen only within a handful of these cars today.
An incredible opportunity to own and be the next custodian of this unique piece of Jaguar E-Type history.
Please enquire for full details of restoration and provenance.
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