1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupé Serial Number: 887362 French Registration Document • Iconic Model • Timeless Configuration • Recently Overhauled Brakes Launched in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type marked a turning point in the world of sports cars.

With its flowing lines, impressively powerful engine, and unprecedented price/performance ratio, it shook up the established hierarchy, establishing itself as a true alternative to Ferrari and the brand-new Porsche 911.

This 1962 example, a Series 1 3.8-liter Coupé, was delivered new to the United States, as was much of the production run.

Acquired as a project car by its current owner, the car has undergone a complete restoration, including the bodywork, mechanicals, and running gear, to preserve its authenticity while ensuring easy and reliable operation.

For added comfort and flexibility, the original 3.8-liter engine block (damaged but supplied with the car) has been replaced with a 4.2-liter engine.

Since the photoshoot, the bumpers have been ...