1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1

A matching-numbers, right-hand-drive 1963 E-Type Series 1 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe, finished in the classic combination of Old English White over Oxblood Red leather. This example has covered just 500 miles since a comprehensive three-year nut-and-bolt restoration by Tudor Black Coachworks, completed in 2022 at a reported cost of nearly £150,000. The original 3.8-litre straight-six with triple SU carburettors and four-speed Moss manual gearbox remains in place.

Originally delivered to Australia, the car later passed through Japan before being fully stripped and imported to the UK for restoration. It has been with one UK owner for eight years and is accompanied by its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate confirming its provenance, along with the V5C, original handbooks, and a comprehensive folder of restoration photography and documentation. The period registration mark 'AEM 9' is included, though non-transferable.

Reliability and usability upgrades have been incorporated alongside the restoration, making this a well-sorted example that could be enjoyed on the road without the anxiety of an untouched survivor. For a Series 1 in this specification and condition, the asking price reflects the substantial investment in its rebuild.