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- 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Project
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Project
Lot Number: 792
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster Project
A desirable early 3.8-Litre Roadster project retaining its original engine, gearbox and body, supplied with a Texas title and NOVA, ready for completion to the next owner’s specification.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.30am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Opalescent Silver Blue -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
NOVA
SUMMARY
A desirable early 3.8-Litre Roadster project retaining its original engine, gearbox and body, supplied with a Texas title and NOVA, ready for completion to the next owner’s specification.
DESCRIPTION
- The legendary 3.8-litre E-Type Roadster, introduced in 1961, quickly established Jaguar as a manufacturer of world-class sports cars, offering performance and beauty in equal measure
- This left-hand drive example is a sound restoration project, finished in primer with black leather seats, its interior has instruments plus other parts (see pictures)
- Fitted with its original 3.8-litre straight-six engine and 4-speed manual gearbox, the cylinder head has been replaced at some stage and now carries the number RA6640-9
- Some bodywork and metal repairs were undertaken in the US before being purchased by our vendor in 2024, forming a solid basis for further restoration
- Supplied with a collection of loose spares shown in the boot photographs, along with its Texas title and NOVA confirmation, ready for UK-registration
- A worthwhile E-Type project retaining key original components, offering the opportunity to complete one of Jaguar’s most admired early sports cars to personal taste and standard
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 792
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- E-TYPE
- Variant
- 3.8-litre roadster
- Registration Number
- NOVA
- Chassis Number
- 876718
- Engine Number
- R4114-9
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Opalescent Silver Blue
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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SCORE:
35 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Untested
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Untested
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Untested
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 10th November, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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