1961 Jaguar E-Type SI 3.8

VIN: 850071

$91,457

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    London, ; UK

  • Event date

    Dec 7, 2004

  • Lot

    178

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    850071

  • Body style

    Flat Floor Roadster

  • Interior Color

    Black leather, Black cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1961-1967 Jaguar E-type (XKE)

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. Exterior bonnet latches, chrome wire wheels. Restored by XK Engrg in the early 90s, essentially unused since. Originally Sherwood Green, Suede Green leather, French Grey top and a shame it was restored in unimaginative Red Black but otherwise shows limited use and very careful preservation since it was restored.

Market commentary

This is a good example of a very early and very rare UK domestic flat floor, outside bonnet latch E type, a good value in the UK market at this price and not unreasonably priced even when converted to US$. Jaguar collectors cherish the very early XKEs. Fortunately, when theyre restored to this condition they dont get driven far enough to cause the dead butt seats to be a concern.

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1961 Jaguar E-Type

2dr Flat Floor Roadster

6-cyl. 3781cc/265hp 3x1bbl

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#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$118,000*

-20.8%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
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