Jaguar E-Type 1962 Series 1 3.8 Open 2 Seater

In early 1961,on a misty Belgium motorway between Antwerp and Herenthal, a young motoring journalist called Peter Riviere strapped himself into a prototype sports car and hurtled down the motorway in front of assembled journalists. His average speed for the run was 150.4 mph and the car was a hand built forerunner of the Jaguar E type and when it was launched to the public later in the year, no other car could come close to matching its performance or price. So the legend of the E type began.
First registered on the 26th March 1962 this Jaguar E type series 1, with matching numbers, has been with the current owner for eight years who has replaced it with a four seater classic so it has come to the market for a new owner to enjoy. The car is finished in Opaleacent blue with black leather interior fitted with the legendary 3.8 litre engine. The bodywork is overal in good condition but does have a few very minor scratches, nothing more than you would expect if you use the car.
We have documented service history going back to 2008 and in 2013 it won a concours prize at Brooklands double twelve event.The car is currently in our showroom in Chichester.