Equipment
Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Dunlop Road Speed tires, cloth boot cover, woodrim steering wheel, Blaupunkt pushbutton stereo.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Matching numbers. Formerly owned by Bobby Rahal. Has the flat floor, welded louvers and external latches that make it a top dollar car from a collectability standpoint. Formerly a JCNA show car reportedly judged to 100 points. Still a gorgeous car but the paint, while free of blemishes, just isn't fresh any more. The seats also show a little wrinkling but essentially spotless underneath and in the engine compartment. Still a show car, but maybe no longer a show winner. It still ticks all the right boxes for Jag collectors.
Market commentary
This result is consistent with this E-type's configuration, history and condition. It matters not that drivers have to wear size 8 or smaller shoes to operate the pedals, or that the seats will deaden butts and backs in an hour's drive. This is the one the collectors want but because of their peculiar ergonomics they're destined to spend most of their time on exhibition while owners take out a later SII 4.2 with footwells and cushioned seats for weekend drives.