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3,781cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 3 SU Carburetors 265bhp at 5,500rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Exquisite nut-and-bolt restoration to factory specifications *Matching numbers example presented in the factory livery of Opalescent Dark Blue over Light Blue *Stunning Series I E-Type Roadster ready to be shown at Concours events or driven on rallies *Accompanied by Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, owner's manual and tool kit THE JAGUAR E-TYPE In 1958, Jaguar technical director, William Heynes, and designer, Malcolm Sayer, convinced their boss, Sir William Lyons, that a new production sports model was needed. Thus, the E-Type was born; one of Jaguar's longest-running and most revered models. Actually, the E-Type already existed conceptually. Developed from the racing D-Type in 1956, it had been put aside when Lyons abruptly canceled the competition program. Dusting off the prototype, an aluminum-bodied roadster with 3.4-liter XK engine and independent front and rear suspension, Heynes and Sayer reengineered it for steel, and a 3.8-liter engine as used in the Mk IX saloon. The engine and transmission aside, the production E-Type was all new. It combined a multi-tube front chassis with a monocoque center section. Front suspension was similar to the XK 150's wishbones and torsion bars, but the rear was revolutionary. Comprising transverse lower links and fixed-length driveshafts, its wheels were suspended on coil spring-shock absorber units, two to a side. The differential was mounted to a hefty steel crossmember and hosted inboard disk brakes. Anti-roll bars were installed front and rear. At 2,520 pounds, it was 500 pounds lighter than the XK 150 and more powerful to boot. The 3.8-liter twin cam engine was fed through three SU side draft carbs and developed 265bhp. A top speed of 150mph was easily achieved with the standard 3.31 to 1 gearing, and some speculated that optional taller gears would be good for more. In its day, the E-Type was bested only by Ferraris and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Its debut came at the March 1961 Geneva Motor Show, to universal applause and plaudits from the pundits. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Completed at Jaguar's Browns Lane works on January 20th, 1964, this lovely Series I 3.8-Liter Roadster was originally finished in Opalescent Dark Blue, with matching blue soft top, and a neatly contrasting light blue leather interior (grey) with a darker blue accent piping - just as it appears today. As noted on the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, the factory left hand drive configured E-Type Roadster was dispatched from the Jaguar facilities on January 31st, 1964, and destined for the booming North American sportscar market, where a person by the name of E. M. Toscauo became the first owner. The E-Type is believed to have made its way to California before 1969, where it received a black and yellow California state license plate. In recent years, this spectacular Jaguar has been subject of a comprehensive restoration. Noted Jaguar specialist, Richard Jenkins, of Atlanta, Georgia completed this fine restoration, while David Ferguson of Images Auto Body in Campbell, California handled the body and paint. Some of the finer details of the restoration include a refurbishment of the engine and an overhaul of the transmission with new bearings, seals, and gaskets. The body was brought down to bare metal and received a fresh coat of the original factory color of Opalescent Dark Blue; a color very suitable for the elegant and sporty E-Type body. Additionally, the chassis was media blasted and the suspension components received equal attention. Far more work was carried out than can be fully detailed within this brief description, but it is reported that the work done to bring this Series 1 E-Type Roadster into excellent condition was thoroughly comprehensive, and the important post-restoration sorting and tuning has been carried out by Mr. Jenkins as well. Most important