1967 E-Type S1 Jaguar 4.2 Ground Up Re-Build V5 Road Registered Stunning 1 Owner

1967 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 4.2 2+2 FHC

KEY FACTS

A road-legal classic racer; this Series 1 E-Type benefits from a recent and extensive restoration and upgrade programme, at a cost of around £130,000. Under the clamshell bonnet is a 4.2-litre DOHC straight-six, now coupled to a five-speed SD1 manual transmission. The car is fully road legal, and comes with the V5C UK registration document, originally delivered to the US, this E-Type was imported back to the UK in 2016, and over the next three years was completely refurbished and rebuilt to a fast road and racing specification. It was registered in the UK in February 2019.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

An original Series 1 4.2-litre 2+2 coupe, this E-Type original factory colour was primrose yellow. The car was imported to the UK in 2016, and the decision was made by the owners of the classic car company to treat this Jaguar to a no-expense-spared restoration and upgrade programme. With all of the main build undertaken by Bridge Classic Cars.The bodywork was totally refurbished, with new metal hand-crafted to be far sleeker than the standard factory panels, improving the lines of the car by de-seamed in areas where chrome would normally mask a join. For this reason, extra reinforcement was also added behind these panels. A significant amount of time was invested in fabricating and aligning the clamshell bonnet - including new headlight diaphragms - as this is a feature that can ruin a custom build from the start if executed poorly. The wheel arches were also restored with new panels.Repairs were made inside the bulkhead due to corrosion over the years, with new metal professionally welded in place, and fully sealed. Following the body restoration, it was fully repainted in a vibrant and contemporary Candy Volcano Orange and black stripe colour, using a silver base coat and ‘diamond burst' metallic finishing.Mechanically, this E-Type benefits from a newly rebuilt replacement 4.2-litre straight-six. This work was carried out by Scholar Engines, incorporating reconditioning and replacing main bearings and big end bearings, pistons, valves, cam buckets, valve guides and springs, head gasket, timing chain, oil pump, core plugs, spark plugs, coil, and ignition leads. Its lightened flywheel was refurbished, and the engine was also subject to an FC288 oil filter conversion, rear seals conversion, and unleaded petrol conversion including for the new E10 fuel. Teh cam covers and breather were polished, and the dyno was stripped and rebuilt. The total cost for the engine rebuild was £8,070.50. The 4.2-litre straight-six was also fitted with upgraded Weber carburettors, and an aluminium radiator and electric fans were fitted. During dynamometer testing it was delivering around 250bhp.Further enhancing the ‘seamless' silhouette, the exhaust pipes now exit below the driver's side sill, and there is a rear central filler for the fuel tank. The side and rear windows are all acrylic to racing specifications. Its rear axle now features a rebuilt Jaguar 3.07:1 differential, adjustable GAZ shock absorbers, improved and revised springs, along with new poly-bushed joints on the front and rear.Also at the rear, there are upgraded brake callipers and discs from a Series 3 E-Type; while the new front brakes now have four-pot callipers and crossed and drilled discs, along with braided hoses.Its gearbox is a five-speed Rover SD1 type, which was stripped and completely refurbished as part of the restoration programme. The steel elements were sandblasted while the alloy casings were aqua-blasted. All bearings were renewed, along with the baulk rings and selector forks. It was also re-shimmed, and finished with all new gaskets and seals better than new.The wheels are period-correct Dunlop magnesium DCM racing wheels, as used at Le Mans, with three-eared knock-off spinners, and shod in Michelin XWX tyres.Inside, the dashboard was repainted in matching Candy Volcano Orange and Black, and there is a full complement of Smiths instrument gauges. A modern accessory power supply was also added, with 12-volt and USB sockets for added convenience.The custom period-style bucket seats have been trimmed in black leather with orange panel stripes along with extra padding to reflect the body colour, and equipped with four-point Sabelt harnesses. The gear shifter and gaiter are also finished with custom orange leather trim.Accompanying the car is all documentation of the restoration and conversion progress, including a raft of photographs and invoices. It remains in outstanding condition, with very few signs of use given the limited mileage since completion of the custom build. This E-Type is a total credit to the classic car builders, 

SUMMARY

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 is a fantastic bespoke ‘road registered racer', which has been designed with the potential for fast road or competition driving, but which remains fully road legal. The addition of a five-speed gearbox, and the extensive customisation of the bodywork and finishes, mean that this is a truly unique E-Type, which turns heads wherever it goes. It is ready to delight another enthusiast owner, whether they choose to enjoy it on their favourite winding roads or possibly the track too.

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