1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster

This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster carries the 3.8-litre straight-six, the engine and specification of the earliest and most sought-after cars. Finished in gloss black over a red interior, it was first registered on 12 August 1963 and was delivered new to the UK market, a pairing that suits the E-Type's long-bonnet proportions.

The dealer reports it is in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition and still runs its original engine. A history file documents service and maintenance records. The odometer shows 90,000 miles, which is a fair reading for a car of this age. The 3.8 Series 1 is widely regarded as the purest E-Type, with its slimmer-profile bodywork, early cabin details and the unburdened character of the original XK engine, and it remains the benchmark for the model's values.

The four-speed manual gearbox gives this car the traditional E-Type driving experience, with the straight-six's torque delivered through a long-throw shift. Documented history and an original engine are the main points to weigh on a car of this period.