This striking home market Series 1 E-Type was first registered to a Mr Ian Sommerville of Lanarkshire on October 25, 1966, at which point it was finished in black, the change to the current red livery occurring in 1979.

The Jaguar has remained in its current ownership since 2006, since when it has been treated to a number of improvements.

For example, its 4.2-litre XK engine was fully overhauled, tested and refitted by Ric Wood of Stockport in 2007.

During the vendor’s tenure it has also benefited from a new set of chrome wire wheels, Coopercraft brakes front and rear, stainless steel exhaust and Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel, while the bonnet was resprayed in 2020.

He presently regards the bodywork as ‘excellent’ and the engine, four-speed manual transmission, paintwork and nicely-patinated tan leather interior trim as ‘good’.

The E-Type is now available for sale and comes complete with a smart pair of aftermarket door mirrors, Blaupunkt sound system and an extensive file of ...