2025-02-25 00:47:30 | pauls writes:

Car sold at auction 2/25

www.artcurial.com/en/sales/6144/lots/84-a

Auction description:

French title

Chassis No 889665 Engine No RA 4681-9

Lot 84

- Same owner for 25 years

- Almost €34,000 for the engine rebuild in 2024

- Serviced for regular usage

The Jaguar Heritage certificate for this elegant coupe states that it left the Coventry factory on the 16th December 1963, before being shipped to “Jaguar Cars” in New York, where it was received on the 24th January 1964. This valuable document also indicates that the car was originally “cream” with a black leather interior and still retains its original engine block. As a great enthusiast of this model, the current owner bought this example 25 years ago. Shortly after, the car was repainted in the elegant British Racing Green colour, which it initially had; the Moss gearbox was fully restored at Classic Garage and the electrical wiring was renewed. This beautiful Jaguar was then regularly used and serviced. In 2018, the red leather upholstery was redone and in 2024, it had a complete engine rebuild (again at Classic Garage) as evidenced by an invoice of almost €34,000. An old-fashioned Bluetooth car radio was also installed at the time and all four tyres were replaced. We were able to appreciate the quality of the bodywork alignment on this example, which has a discreet patina. The engine provides a great deal of pleasure, starting at the first attempt and running perfectly. By driving this E-Type accompanied by an expert report from 2024, it is clear that its owner serviced it meticulously so it could be used in the best possible way.

Sold €107,280

2025-06-16 21:18:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 6/25

artcurial-maya.com/en/sales/6314/lots/120-a

Auction description:

Garden Party In Saint-Tropez

1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8L Coupe

French title

Chassis No 889665 Engine No RA 4681-9

Lot 120

- Same owner for 25 years

- Almost €34,000 for the engine rebuild in 2024

- Serviced for regular usage

This elegant coupé was bought 25 years ago by its current owner, a huge fan of the model and the roadster version which he also owned. As its Jaguar Heritage certificate confirms, it left the Coventry factory on 16th December 1963 and was shipped to Jaguar Cars in New York to be delivered to its owner on 24th January 1964. This precious document also reveals that the car was originally “cream” in colour with a black interior. When it was bought by our collector, it was already sporting its elegant British racing green paintwork, which was redone shortly afterwards. It has since undergone quite a bit of work, including restoration of the Moss gearbox by Classic Garage, and complete rewiring. In 2018, the red leather was beautifully reupholstered, and in 2024, the original engine, (number matching block), was completely overhauled as evidenced by a bill of almost €34,000 from Classic Garage. A Bluetooth radio was fitted at the time, which we tested, along with 4 new tyres. Regularly serviced and with its own discreet patina, this E-type starts every time and runs like clockwork. It also comes with a 2024 expert survey. Boasting the most elegant colours and having undergone regular maintenance, and some extensive work, this handsome coupe from the desirable 3.8L first Series, is ready to take to the road and thrill its future driver.