Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £130,000)
Chassis number 52 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 'Flat Floor' Coupé
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 133
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 'Flat Floor' Coupe is a desirable early model with matching chassis and engine numbers. Originally owned by Fred Rimell and later exported to Australia, it has been restored and returned to the UK, presenting a rare opportunity for enthusiasts.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent order, rust-free due to preservation in the Australian climate, and having been restored in its original color combination. It has also had an extensive service in December 2025. These factors indicate a rating of 'Excellent'.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
860052
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MKE205E
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• First owned by Fred Rimell • Exported to Australia in 1966 • Matching chassis and engine numbers • Returned to the UK in 2014 (UK taxes paid) • Restored and dry stored since circa 2015 Despite having one of the most elegant and aerodynamically efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car, the E-Type's first iteration was somewhat lacking in interior space for the taller driver, a criticism addressed by the introduction of foot wells early in 1962.
By this time, other more minor modifications had been made, such as deleting the external bonnet locks and adopting pressed-in bonnet louvres instead of the earlier welded-in type.
But of all the many versions of Jaguar's long-lived and much-loved sports car produced over the years, it is the very early 'flat floor' 3.8-litre cars built prior to January 1962 which, for many enthusiasts, remain the most desirable.
A desirable early 'flat floor' model, chassis number '860052' was sold new via Imperial Motor Mart of Cheltenham, Gloucestershir...
Points of note
£7,418
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£72,229
Median Price (Since 2020)
£516,939
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 10 2015
Latest MOT Mileage
17,252 miles
Registration Date
1960-08-30
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 11 2014 with 17,252 miles
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