1963 JAGUAR E-TYPE

The E-Type Jaguar debuted at the 1961 Geneva Motorshow as a replacement for the hugely successful Jaguar XK150. The new E-Type was nothing short of a revelation, with its heady blend of supercar performance, breath taking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left its rivals reeling and customers desperate to own one. Designed by William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer the “Series 1” was launched in 1961 in both fixed head coupe and roadster form with design inspiration taken from the Le-Mans winning D-Type sports racer. Built around a steel monocoque chassis with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, all-round independent suspension using coil springs and dampers to the rear with torsion bars and wishbones to the front. Brakes were Dunlop discs all round, mounted inboard to the rear alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight. Powered by Jaguar’s XK series twin-cam straight six engine, this offered breath taking performance to rival both Ferrari and Aston Martin. The E-Type still remains one of the greatest car designs ever, with Enzo Ferrari famously describing it as “the most beautiful car in the world.”

The 1963 Jaguar E-Type Coupe by Helm Motorcars offered here at Autostorico is car number one of a strictly limited series of only 20 cars each being unique. Finished in its original Opalescent Siver Grey metallic with bespoke ‘Bill Amberg’ Brown leather and Swede interior trim along with fitted ‘Bill Amberg’ ’Rocket’ luggage. This stunning as new example has covered a mere 2431 miles and is in as new condition.

Each handcrafted car takes over 3800 hours to complete with work starting with the donor car being dismantled before being reassembled using at least 30 percent of the original shell. An all new handmade aluminium bonnet, along with strengthened aluminium doors were fitted along with handmade Nickel finished brightwork, stainless steel exhaust big bore aircraft grade system.

Mechanically the car is built for fast road use, with its engine 3.8 litre engine producing 300bhp with Jenvey heritage throttle bodies along with a bespoke built 5 speed gearbox, hand polished Helm cam covers, Alloy cooling system, electronic ignition, adjustable suspension all round, 6 pot alloy Helm branded front brakes, power steering, hand polished bespoke stainless steel wheels with Avon ZZ fast road tyres.

The interior is heat and sound insulated; hand stitched leather toggle switches complement the bespoke instruments. Air conditioning and an upgraded Bluetooth stereo system.

Presented in excellent condition this stunning E-Type must be one of the finest currently on the market.

A truly unique opportunity to own bespoke built E-Type which offers a modern twist on a timeless classic.

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