£45,562 (Est: £45,000 - £55,000)
1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe A highly original, home-market example
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 35
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe is a rare, right-hand drive model with an original Webasto sunroof and attractive dark blue/red color scheme. It was first owned by a notable British newspaper editor, adding to its provenance, and is sold with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate.
Condition
7
The car is described as a highly original, home-market example that is believed to have never been restored. It retains its original Webasto sunroof and factory color combination, suggesting it is in solid condition with slight wear visible. Minor reconditioning is likely required to bring it to a higher standard.
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Manual
Transmission:
1E 20705
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
FLW 15C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
One of the great motoring icons of the last century, Jaguar’s E-Type is a car that has always inspired loyalty and devotion.
Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the newcomer soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own (as witnessed by Briggs Cunningham and Roy Salvadori’s strong drive to fourth overall in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours).
Faster and more glamorous than virtually all its production rivals, it put many so-called ‘sports cars’ to shame at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch.
Certainly, few could live with its reputed 150mph top speed or the savage acceleration that allowed it to touch 60mph in less than seven seconds.
In an age when a decent family saloon could call upon its engine for 65bhp, the E-Type’s 3,781cc, DOHC, straight six claimed an additional 200bhp with the later, 4.2-litre variant boasting more torque.
While Ferrari`s lauded 250GT SWB and 250 GTO made do with live rear axles, the E-Type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard...
Points of note
£19,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£70,635
Median Price (Since 2020)
£222,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 24 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
4,816 miles
Registration Date
1965-09-03
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 25 2025 with 4,816 miles
Passed
On May 16 2017 with 4,577 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak on engine.
Passed
On Jul 18 2015 with 4,548 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- oil leaks on engine.
- slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.
Passed
On Jul 08 2014 with 4,511 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak on engine.
- slight play in nearside front steering.
Passed
On Jun 27 2013 with 4,431 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak on engine.
- slight play in nearside front steering.
Passed
On Jun 19 2012 with 4,327 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2011 with 3,954 miles
Passed
On May 25 2010 with 3,735 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 02 2009 with 3,241 miles
Passed
On May 20 2008 with 2,587 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in steering rack and pinion.
- slight play in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints.
Passed
On Jun 05 2007 with 1,875 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in steering rack and pinion.
Passed
On Jun 03 2006 with 710 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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