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- 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé - 147th Production Coupé
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé - 147th Production Coupé
Lot Number: 204
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupé - 147th Production Coupé
Dating from November 1961, Chassis #860147 is an important early home-market 'flat floor' example and one of the first 175 Coupés built. Sympathetically restored to a very good standard in the past, it continues to present well and represents a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic 'flat floor' Coupé.
- Sold for: £57,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 8th November, 2025 at 11.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Old English White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
2580 MW
SUMMARY
Dating from November 1961, Chassis #860147 is an important early home-market 'flat floor' example and one of the first 175 Coupés built. Sympathetically restored to a very good standard in the past, it continues to present well and represents a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic 'flat floor' Coupé.
DESCRIPTION
One of the true motoring icons of the 20th century, Jaguar’s E-Type is a car that has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-Type racer, the newcomer soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own – not least through Briggs Cunningham and Roy Salvadori’s fine drive to fourth overall in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours. Faster and more glamorous than virtually all of its production rivals, the E-Type caused a sensation at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show debut, where few competitors could match its reputed 150mph top speed or the brutal acceleration that allowed it to reach 60mph in under seven seconds.
Offered here, from 12 years of careful ownership, this elegant, early home-market 3.8 Fixed-Head Coupé is finished in the classic and desirable colour combination of Old English White with a deep red leather interior. Manufactured in November 1961 and first registered on 18th January 1962, chassis #860147 is an important early 'flat floor' example – one of the first 175 Coupés built before the recessed footwells were introduced.
During its current ownership, the car has benefited from a full and detailed restoration carried out between 2013 and 2017. Restored to a very good standard, it retains many of the rare original features unique to the earliest examples. The restoration is supported by an extensive file of invoices totalling some £65,000, including £40,000 alone with Harwoods of Chichester in 2015. The Jaguar has seen very little use since the restoration, and will require some light recommissioning prior to returning to the road.
Accompanying the car is its history file, which contains numerous invoices documenting the restoration works, together with a current UK V5C registration certificate.
This is a superb opportunity to acquire one of the most significant early E-Types, an iconic 'flat floor' Fixed-Head Coupé, beautifully presented and carrying the rarity and desirability that make these first batch of production cars among the most sought after by enthusiasts of the marque.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 204
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- E-TYPE
- Variant
- SERIES I COUPE
- Registration Number
- 2580 MW
- Chassis Number
- 860147
- Engine Number
- R3019-9
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Old English White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 10th November. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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