£74,750
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 14 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£74,750
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster
UK • 14 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster, a right-hand drive model, was professionally rebuilt between 2015 and 2019, and features a 3.8-Litre XK engine from circa 1963, a reconditioned all-synchromesh gearbox from a 4.2-litre E-Type, and seats from a 4.2-litre model for improved comfort. Finished in Gunmetal Grey with a red leather interior, it has covered 3,308 miles since 2020 and comes with supporting documentation, though it does not have matching numbers and the original registration is being retained.
Condition
7
The car is described as an 'excellent useable example' that was professionally rebuilt between 2015 and 2019 with many new Jaguar panels and rebuilt components. While it does not have matching numbers and has some modifications (4.2 gearbox and seats), it has been well-maintained and used for touring, indicating a good level of mechanical and cosmetic condition.
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12,691 miles
850471
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
918 UYO
1962
Auction
£74,750
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 14 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
• Professionally rebuilt between 2015 and 2019 • All-synchromesh '4.2' gearbox • Present ownership since 2020 • 3,308 miles covered this ownership Our vendor describes this original right-hand drive E-Type Roadster as an excellent useable example: not a 'show queen' but rebuilt not only to look good, but equally importantly to be used.
Rebuilt in the five years up to 2019, it incorporates many new Jaguar panels (rear wings, doors, boot floor).
All the major components were rebuilt or reconditioned, very often with new parts, including the engine, gearbox, rear axle and differential (with the correct UK 3.07:1 ratio), braking system and suspension.
The interior and hood were refurbished and new Jaguar spoked wheels and spinners fitted.
It should be noted that, as sometimes the case during E-type restoration it was deemed that the original engine main frame (with the chassis number stamping '850471') needed to be replaced during the rebuild (see photograph on file of the original fra...
Price Analysis vs Other E-Type Series I Roadster 3.8s
£19,053
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£110,634
Median Price (Since 2020)
£911,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 24th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
13,288 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Mar 2026, 13,288 miles
Passed
On 25th Mar 2025, 12,888 miles
Passed
On 14th Jul 2023, 11,824 miles
Failed
On 11th Jul 2023, 11,822 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
MOT Mileage Trend
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