Description
chassis number: 1E 31429
engine number: 7E 4777-9
gearbox number: EJ 3818
body number: 4E 22320
colour: Gunmetal Grey
interior: red
selling dealer: Jaguar Cars, New York, USA
date of manufacture: 15/ 07/ 65
mileage: 1, 580
- priced at a fraction of its build cost
- fully restored by marque specialists
- matching numbers engine and gearbox
- tastefully upgraded
the car
Built in July 1965, this Series 1 Coupe was delivered new by Jaguar Cars, New York, USA in August of the same year. It was purchased in Memphis, Tennessee and kept across the state border in Arkansas before being taken off the road in 1971 and stored for over 40 years when it was sold in 2017 as a single-family owned car.
It was subsequently imported into the UK where a full restoration was completed in 2021 by Woodham & Mortimer, renowned for their expertise in the Jaguar marque as well as the quality of their workshop.
The car was restored to a ‘Sport GT’ specification blending many sporting enhancements with ergonomic and ease of use upgrades while retaining its matching numbers engine and gearbox. An upgraded alternator, larger aluminium radiator, high flow cooling fan, stainless steel exhaust, coil-over suspension and four pot brake callipers were fitted alongside the engine being tuned to improve driveability.
The comfort upgrades include an air conditioning system, hidden inertia reel seatbelts, a powerful JVC sound system and front nose camera. All the switchgear for the modern additions is discreetly hidden in the central armrest. Dynomat was fitted to reduce road noise and the front end of the car was protected with PPF to ensure the car can be used as intended without harming the condition of the paintwork.
