1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC

1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC

Opalescent Dark Blue / Beige

Perfect example of the first series 3.8 Jaguar E-type FHC with aluminium dashboard. Great car with many useful upgrades.

SOLD in Holland

Great first series Jaguar E-type FHC in a beautiful color combination of dark blue paint with beige interior trim in absolute perfect condition.

This series 1 FHC was built on the 16th of November 1962 and delivered through Jaguar Cars, New York, USA to its first owner, W M Stevens, Flint, Michigan, USA in its original color combination of Opalescent dark blue paint with dark blue interior trim.

Over the last 10 years the car has been completely restored and maintained regardless of costs. The car is fitted with a non-matching but correct 3.8 E-type engine and modern 5 speed gearbox.

Comes with extra wide chrome wire wheels, classic style radio, high torque starter, alternator, stainless steel exhaust, main battery switch and speedometer in km/h.

The car is currently on Belgium EU registration and comes with a Heritage Certificate, Dutch Fiva Identity Card and a large history and service file.

 

Jaguar E-type 3.8 series 1 FHC original specifications

Engine: 6 Cylinder DOHC Aluminium head, twin cam
Capacity: 3781 cc
Power: 265 bhp (198 KW) @5500 rpm
Top speed: 150 mph (240 km/h)
Fuel: Triple 2″ HD8 SU carburettors
Suspension: All round independent
Brakes: All round Servo assisted disc brakes
Length: 4.45m (14’7″)
Width: 1.66m (5’6″)
Weight (dry): 1123 kg
Years built: 1961-1964
Number built: 1798 rhd, 5871 lhd