Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Roadster From the wine 1964 for sale

The E-Type was introduced in 1961 and immediately caused a sensation. Not only for its performance, but above all because the car looked as if it had come straight off a racetrack. Long nose. Small cabin. What a fantastic design. Malcolm Sayer's design drew heavily on Jaguar's experience with the D-Type and other racing cars. The central body structure was unitary, while at the front a tubular subframe supported the engine, suspension and the enormous front-hinged bonnet. Hardly a conventional solution, but then again, the E-Type was not a conventional car at all. Under that bonnet sits the famous 3.8-litre XK inline six-cylinder engine. In this version, it is fitted with three SU carburettors, exactly as Jaguar supplied it at the time. And that remains something special. Not because three carburettors are automatically better than two, but because they perfectly express the era from which this car comes. Manufacturers sought additional performance through mechanical solutions, carburettors, camshafts and compression ratios. It simply belonged to a different era. This 1964 example was restored around 2010. A genuine nut-and-bolt restoration in which the Jaguar was carefully treated and rebuilt. The result is impressive. The bodywork is beautiful and straight, the paint looks fresh and the chrome, including the chrome wire wheels, presents beautifully. The cooling system has also been upgraded, which is certainly no superfluous luxury on an E-Type that is actually driven. Between various trips, the last owner took the Jaguar to his wine château. And frankly, we can think of few better places. Carmen Red, a Biscuit/Tan interior and a winding road through the vineyards. According to the information on the identification plate, the car still retains its matching numbers, making the whole package even more appealing. The atmosphere inside is exactly right too. The light-coloured interior contrasts beautifully with the dark red bodywork and looks well cared for, classic and inviting. Be sure to take a look at our extensive photo gallery as well. The 3.8 may also represent the E-Type in its purest original form. A four-speed manual transmission, that characteristic six-cylinder engine and a body that remains very close to the original 1961 design. You turn the key. All six cylinders come to life. And suddenly you understand once again why the E-Type has required so little explanation for more than sixty years. A 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Roadster, finished in Carmen Red with a Biscuit/Tan interior, fully restored and presented in exceptionally beautiful condition. Three carburettors. Six cylinders. A world-famous design. And a wine château as one of its previous destinations. What more could you ask for? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this Jaguar E-Type for yourself. We export our vehicles all over the world; please ask about the possibilities. — About the model — Launched in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type stunned the world with its aerodynamic design and performance approaching 240 km/h; Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car ever made.