2002-12-21 06:30:25 | Anonymous writes:

RM Auction, Monterey CA, 8/16/2002 Lot # 185:

Second place at San Diego JCNA meet, August 2002. Very recent restoration. Well done. Very nice paint and chrome, fresh interior.

2003-12-23 22:22:22 | Rick O'Brien writes:

I have the same color scheme in a 65 FHC in CT (1E30148) I'm in the middle of restoration now. Did you do the work yourself? It appears to be very nicely done.

Thanks

RIck

2004-10-03 23:06:22 | John writes:

This car is showing as sold on Classic Showcase website.

2006-02-11 00:05:07 | pauls writes:

Classic showcase description:
www.classicshowcase.com/CUVehicleZoom.asp

Project Car
This Jaguar needs a full restoration. It is mostly complete but is missing some parts and has parts from a Series 2. It has a 4.2 liter engine with 3 SU carburetors.

Specifications
Engine...................... 4.2 Liter w/ 3 SU Carburetors
Transmission........... 4-speed manual
Brakes..................... Disk Brakes
Color........................ Color of Your Choice
Wheels..................... Steel Wheels
Suspension............... Independent Front/Rear
ID Number.............. 1E31551

2008-05-31 08:26:45 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 5/31/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-FHC-1966-Jaguar-XKE-4-2-FHC_W0QQitemZ27024 ...
Current bid $28,100 reserve not met, 10 bids, 6 days left in auction. Car still at Classic Showcase.

Sellers description:
Car Condition: Show / Driver Level
Every component has been rebuilt or replaced in this Show/Diver by Classic Showcase. No expense was spared in this incredible restoration. The craftsmanship is superb as well as the fit. Superior performance and comfort was our goal in restoring this classic E-Type Coupe, and the result is the ultimate driving machine with many fantastic options and upgrades.

The 4.2 engine was rebuilt to factory specification with new pistons, bearings, valves, guides, seals, timing chain, water pump, head completely rebuilt, rebuilt carburetors, new aluminum radiator with 2 fans, new clutch system, all new brake components and lines, new drive shaft, new Koni adjustable front shocks, gas tank restored and epoxy sealed, new fuel pump, new high-torque starter, new high-output alternator, all electrical components restored or new, battery tender, new Optima battery, new wire harness, gauges, knobs, switches rebuilt, re-screened or replaced, new exhaust system and heat-treated manifolds, new heater system and returns, new custom built, fitted, and installed new custom A/C system, rear end completely rebuilt as well as a brand new T5 5-speed close-ratio transmission.

The body was rotisserie restored, stripped to bare metal, metal finished, fitted, primered, sealed, painted base coat and clear coat, then color sanded and buffed to a superb finish. All new rubber seals, grommets, and gaskets were used. The trim and bright work has been replaced or replated with all new interior, headliner, carpet, panels, and dash by the quality craftsmen at Classic Showcase. In addition the seats are modified Series II leather seats for additional leg and back room. It has received 490 miles of sorting since restoration. This was a comprehensive restoration with much time spent on detail and quality. This is one of the finest examples for sale in the world today. A DVD movie of the restoration process comes with the car. This is truly a unique one of a kind E-Type for that special person that wants everything in a Jaguar.

2022-08-25 13:32:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/22

www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/tj22_105/1966-jaguar-e-type-series-i-fixed-head-coupe

Auction description:

1966 Jaguar E-Type SI

Broad Arrow Auctions - Passion for the Drive : the Cars of Jim Taylor

Gloversville, 15 October

Chassis No. 1E 31551

Engine No. 7E 4984-9

Body No. 4E 22310

The Fixed Head Coupe was one of the original E-Type body styles, used for the famous debut of the model before the motoring press in Switzerland in 1961. Prototype '9600 HP' had been such in demand for test drives by journalists that its departure for Geneva was significantly delayed; under the instructions of William Lyons, Jaguar's public relations man Bob Berry drove it flat-out in a journey from Coventry to Dover, then on the midnight ferry to Calais and over the Alpine roads to the Parc de Eaux Vives in Geneva, reportedly with only 20 minutes to spare. Smooth and sensual in its curves, the 'FHC' is widely considered one of the most beautiful British coupes ever produced, and one of few to equal the styling glory of its roadster sibling.

Jim Taylor acquired this Series I 4.2 E-Type in 2002 following the completion of a meticulous restoration by marque specialists, in silver with burgundy leather interior accented by matching Wilton wool carpets. The work was completed to the very highest standards throughout, reflected in its condition two decades after its completion. Panel fit throughout is excellent, and the interior remains scarcely used, tight and perfect with clear, crisp gauges and polished steering wheel, reflecting the odometer which shows just 209 miles at the time of cataloging with commensurate signs of use visible in the engine compartment. The car retains its original numbers-matching engine, both block and cylinder head, with triple SU carburetors, as well as a four-speed manual transmission, all as per the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate.

This is a marvelous example of the E-Type in its classic form.

*Titled as 1966*