2012-04-10 21:34:43 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/12
www.coys.co.uk/auction.php

Auction description:
Lot 120 - 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Roadster
Estimate: £56,000 - £66,000
Registration Number: VSU 473
Chassis Number: 877026

This matching numbers 3.8 Series 1 Roadster was delivered new to New York; repatriated to the UK in 2000, it was restored in 2001 by a welsh Jaguar expert.

Finished in Black, with a complementary red interior, VSU 473 is described as being in very good overall condition.

The history file contains various bills and receipts dating from its return to the UK; a heritage certificate is also supplied. MoT'ed until March 2013, VSU 473, with its fabulous colour scheme, offers fantastic value for those seeking the striking looks of the Series 1.

2012-05-19 08:11:45 | pauls writes:

Car unsold at above auction:
Lot Number 120
Estimate £56000-£66000
Outcome NOT SOLD

2012-06-21 19:40:41 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 5/12
www.historics.co.uk/previous-auctions/26th-may-2012/jaguar-e-type-si-roadster.as ...

Auction description:
Auction Date: 26 May 2012
Lot 226 - 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster
Registration: VSU 473
Chassis Number: 877026
Engine Number: R-4906-9
Odometer reading: 6,975
Estimate: £38,000 - £44,000
Hammer: Sold
Plus Commission: £43,680

2014-10-10 17:32:46 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/14
www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Auction description:
Manufacturer Jaguar Cars
Model E-type S1 Roadster (OTS)
First Registered 1962
Registration No VSU 473
Engine No R49069
Chassis No 877026
MOT June 2015
Colour Black
Offered here is a 1962 example of the 3.0 roadster or Open Two Seater as they were known in America, which is this car was originall supplied. The car was repatriated to the UK in 1991 and benefited from a rebuilt moncoque, which was fully waxoyled when finished. The car was converted to RHD at the same time and benefited from all new suspension, brakes, new upholstery and, more recently, a full rebuild of the 3.8 engine. The car has also been equipped with a new bonnet and is fitted with a stainless steel exhaust and chrome wire road wheels.

Finished in a rare colour combination of black with red leather interior, the car is described as being all good and is offered complete with an MoT through to June 2015 and free Historic tax through to August 2015.

Guide Price: £67000 to £73000

2014-10-24 08:57:54 | pauls writes:

Lot No: 140

2017-04-02 18:23:25 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 5/17
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2017-05-20/cars/ref-7-1962-jaguar-e-type-ser ...

Auction description:
May 20, 2017 auction
1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster (3.8 litre)
Registration VSU473
Chassis Number 877026
Engine Number R4906-9
Estimate £90,000 - £110,000

Originally dispatched from Jaguar Cars on 12th April 1962 to their New York dealer, this E-Type was repatriated to the UK in 1991. The original registered keeper in the UK was responsible for importing the car from Florida and, after carrying out some fairly extensive restoration work and converting her to righthand drive, he enjoyed this Jaguar for some 21 years. The current vendor purchased the car in 2012 and has carried out a significant amount of mechanical work on VSU473, including a full engine rebuild, new clutch and overhauling the brake callipers. Currently in need of some refreshing of the paintwork and trim, although it must be noted that she is in perfectly a useable condition, she is currently MoT'd. Supplied with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming this is a matching numbers example, including the original Moss gearbox, a good history folder with plenty of receipts accompanies this Series I E-type. Recent sales of such examples in comparison indicate this 3.8 roadster to be very attractively estimated.

2017-05-20 11:25:29 | Anonymous writes:

Highest bid: £87,000 *** not sold ***

2017-05-23 07:58:03 | Daniel writes:

listed on following link as sold for £97,440 :
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2017-05-20/cars/ref-7-1962-jaguar-e-type-ser ...

2017-06-23 16:51:38 | ] writes:

returns to auction. 08 July 2017 again at Historics at Brooklands
www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2017-07-08/cars/ref-108-1962-jaguar-e-type-s ...

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster (3.8 litre)

Registration: VSU 473
Chassis Number: 877026
Engine Number: R4906-9
Odometer reading: 8,920 miles
Estimate: £125,000 - £150,000

This Jaguar E-Type has just undergone some major restoration work and, as such, will present in delightful condition. After recent inspection, we are satisfied the quality of work is being carried out to a very high standard. The bodywork has been taken care of, with many hours of craftsmanship ensuring a good panel fit and paint finish. New seals have been fitted around the doors and windows along with new carpets and aluminium dash panels. Mechanically, she was in pretty good shape however a full service has just been carried out with new brakes and shock absorbers fitted. The bumpers together with the brightwork has been re-chromed resulting in this being a very well sorted example and one to enjoy the summer months ahead. She is supplied with a V5C registration document together with a current MoT test certificate and a history folder.

2017-08-31 16:48:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/17
www.silverstoneauctions.com/jaguar-series-1-e-type-roadster-10558

Auction description:
The Salon Privé Sale 2017
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster
Lot No.: 244
Registration: VSU 473
Chassis Number: 877026
Engine Number: R4906-9
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 3800
Year of Manufacture: 1961
RHD/LHD: Right Hand Drive
Estimate (£): 125,000 - 150,000

This particular Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster was manufactured on 3rd April 1962 and sold to its first owner in the United States through Jaguar Cars New York. The car was originally supplied in Black with a red leather interior, a colour combination it still enjoys to this day.

The car was imported to the UK from Florida in 1991 by Dr M. Lewis, a surgeon from Cardiff, who set about returning the car to its former glory. In his care, a new/old stock bonnet was sourced, the floors were replaced and any other substandard metal cut out and new panels fitted. The engine was removed and rebuilt at that time with new pistons, piston rings, big ends, small ends, main bearings, a reground crankshaft, and all the oil channels were cleaned and sealed. The interior trim and weather equipment was renewed and the car thoroughly Waxoyled to ensure it would stand the test of time. The car was also converted to right-hand drive by Gimber Motors, a family run business located near Dr Lewis at that time. There is a selection of photographs in the history file showing the amount of work Dr Lewis had carried out.

The car was then acquired by its next owner in 2012, before being purchased by our vendor, who has again set about making this E-Type the best it can be by carrying out further restoration work. A full bare-metal respray in its original colour has been undertaken, with the results being simply stunning. Many hours were spent ensuring the quality of the panel gaps and paint finish were to the highest standard. All bumpers and outer brightwork have been re-chromed, new front shock absorber fitted, new front discs and pads, the interior cleaned and re-dyed where necessary, a new aluminium centre console installed, new rubber seals throughout and a full service including new spark plugs, fluids and filters.

Supplied with a large history file, a Jaguar Heritage Certificate and a UK V5c, thismatching numbers svelte black E-Type is the result of many hours of hard work and is now ready to be enjoyed by a new custodian.