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Not Sold (Est: £38,000 - £42,000)
1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe A superbly presented example of a very iconic motor car
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 250
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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Manual
Transmission:
887127
Chassis No:
Odometer:
49,000 miles
BHW143A
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Seldom do we see an example presented to us with such detailed and documented history files.
This will immediately give you a clear impression of the time and love that the current owner has invested in this wonderful example of an early E-Type.
Take the time to peruse the numerous pages of handwritten work carried out, with dates and mileage at the time of the work, and you will already have a comprehensive picture of this lovely E-Type’s life for the last 20 years.
Modifications made in that time include a 5-speed (including overdrive) gearbox, electronic ignition system, electronic fan controller, air conditioning, and inertia reel seatbelts.
Originally exported to New York in October 1962 as a left-hand drive model in Cream, the E-Type spent time with an owner in Los Angeles before coming back home to the UK in 1989.
Soon after, a professional LHD to RHD conversion was carried out together with a colour change to its current finish.
The E-Type was issued with the number plate...
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 Jul 29 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
46,418 miles
Registration Date
1963-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 13 2017 with 46,418 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2016 with 46,313 miles
Passed
On Jul 17 2015 with 45,790 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2014 with 44,811 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2013 with 44,408 miles
Passed
On Jul 30 2012 with 43,646 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2011 with 42,692 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2010 with 40,389 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- engine/transmission/diff oil leaks
- front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required
- centre silencers damaged
Passed
On Jun 29 2009 with 39,109 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- engine/transmission oil leaks
Passed
On Jan 19 2008 with 37,177 miles
Failed
On Jan 24 2007 with 36,678 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Jan 24 2007 with 36,678 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Jan 12 2006 with 34,639 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
