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4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 3 SU Carburetors 265bhp at 5,400rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Exceptionally well presented Series I E-Type *Mechanical and cosmetic restoration performed by marque experts *Low-mile, California black plate car *Presented in the original livery, and offered with extensive history file *Best in Class Awards at the San Marino and Palos Verdes Concours THE JAGUAR E-TYPE When introduced at the 1961 Geneva Salon, Jaguar's E-Type stirred passions with its extremely sleek and timeless design backed by staggering performance. The newcomer's design owed much to that of the racing D-Type. Indeed, the E-Type would be one of the last great sports cars developed directly from a successful competition ancestor. Just as in the D-Type, a monocoque tub formed the main body/chassis structure while a tubular spaceframe extended forwards to support the engine. The latter was the same 3.8-liter, triple-carbureted, 'S' unit first offered as an option on the preceding XK150. With a claimed 265 horsepower on tap, the E-Type's performance furthered the standards set by the preceding XK models: firstly, because it weighed around 500lbs less than the XK150 and secondly because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer used experience gained with the D-Type to create one of the most elegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car. Developed from that of the original XK120 sports car and refined in the racing D-Type, the double wishbone, independent front suspension was mounted on the forward subframe. At the rear the E-Type's suspension broke new ground for a large-capacity sports car, being independent at a time when most of its major rivals relied on the traditional live rear axle. Dunlop disc brakes were fitted to all four wheels; those at the rear being mounted inboard alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight. Often called the most beautiful production car of all time, the E-Type remains an automotive icon of design, engineering and speed. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This exceptional E-Type Coupe was finished at Jaguar's Coventry works on December 22, 1965, benefiting from the upgraded, fully synchronized transmission and the larger 4.2-liter XK engine. It was built just like it appears today, a left-hand drive model painted in the striking Opalescent Silver Grey metallic color and trimmed in black Connolly leather. Like many E-Types, this car was destined for the United States, where J. P. Herzog, Inc of Lafayette, California became the first owner in January of 1966. The grey E-Type is believed to have remained in California, where purchased by San Francisco resident Dennis Birkhimer in 1968. Mr. Birkhimer would use the Jaguar sparingly, and kept it in largely original condition, with the exception of a repaint in the early 1980s. Mr. Birkhimer sold the E-Type to the previous owner in 2011, a well-known Jaguar enthusiast and trained technician at the San Francisco based Jaguar agency. After using the largely original and low-mile car for a few years, he began a comprehensive restoration, yet retaining as much of the car's originality as possible. The work performed included a repaint in the car's original color by noted Atlanta-based painter Machelle Holloway, and a refurbishment of the cars mechanical systems by Phil O'Brien of OFI Restorations. Photos of the restoration are available in the car's extensive history file, as is a copy of the Heritage Trust Certificate, many old registration cards, photos and letters of documentation. The stunning E-Type Coupe was purchased by the consignor - a well-known Los Angeles-based collector of exceptional sports cars - in 2015, and has since been kept in his impressive climate-controlled collection. A wonderful example of the legendary Jaguar E-Type, the Fixed Head Coupe represents the purest form of the model. This matching numbers car, having enjoyed the loving care of just a few long-term Southern California owners