The Jaguar E-Type was manufactured between 1961 and 1975 to create a combination of good looks, high performance and competitive pricing.

Established as an icon of 1960's motoring and a great success for Jaguar, more than 70,000 E-Types were sold during its lifespan.

The Series I was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961, with the domestic market launch coming four months later, in July of that year.

The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted, 3.8-litre six cylinder XK engine from the XK150's.

The first 300 cars built had flat floors and external bonnet latches and are considered to be rare and more valuable.

After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the bonnet latches moved inside the car whilst underneath the bonnet, the engine size increased to 4.2-Litres in October 1964.

This 1965 fixedhead coupé was purchased by the vendor in 2000 who planned a complete restoration.

It was carried out between 2000 and 2006 to a staggering level...