1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8L convertible owned by Bernard ConstenFrench title Chassis No.

875285-      3rd E-Type delivered new in France
-      Sold new to Bernard Consten
-      285th E-Type produced
-      Very early specification with external bonnet vents, flat floors and bolt-on bonnet grilles
-      Test driven by José Rosinski in the first issue of Sport Auto in 1961


On the eve of the 15th March 1961 of the Geneva Motor Show, Jaguar launched its new model at Parc des Eaux-Vives: the E-Type.

William Lyons immediately knew then that he was unveiling a car destined to define its era.
Designed by Malcolm Sayer (aeronautical engineer behind the D-Type which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955, 1956 and 1957), the new model encapsulated all the experience Jaguar gained in racing to create a road car of exceptional innovation.
 
Among the guests present in Geneva was Bernard Consten, one of the most prominent characters in French motorsport at the time.

Winner of the 1960 Tour de Fran...