Estimated Price: £40,000 - £50,000

Few cars define 1960s motoring quite like the Jaguar E-Type, and early 3.8-litre Fixed Head Coupés such as this remain among the most sought-after of the breed. Combining Malcolm Sayer’s unmistakable design with Jaguar’s advanced engineering of the period, the E-Type offered genuine 150mph performance and remains an enduring icon today. This particular example is an early UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, finished in Opalescent Silver Blue, a colour that so perfectly complements the model’s flowing lines.

Offered from within the same family for a number of years, this much loved Jaguar has been passed from father to son and is understood to have been used and enjoyed regularly. That continuity of ownership is reflected in the accompanying history, which includes a charming collection of period family photographs showing the car as part of family life over the decades, alongside Polaroid images documenting its restoration, believed to have taken place over 30 years ago.

As one would expect from an older restoration, the car now presents as an honest and usable example rather than a freshly restored show car. The paintwork, whilst still presentable, would benefit from cosmetic attention should the next custodian wish to elevate it further. There is evidence to suggest that the car was at some stage finished in red, before being returned to its current Opalescent Silver Blue during the restoration period. The interior trim has been replaced at some point in its life and, in keeping with the exterior, could be improved depending on the buyer’s preference. However, it remains entirely usable as a characterful and well-enjoyed classic.

Importantly, the structure appears to have benefited from attention during its earlier restoration, with indications that cross members were replaced at that time. The chassis number is currently affixed to the front member, however, the original identification plate is retained within the history file - a reassuring inclusion. Also accompanying the car is a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Heritage Certificate, issued in 2001, supporting its provenance.

Mechanically, the car is understood to be running and driving, offering the next owner the opportunity to enjoy one of Britain’s most celebrated sports cars immediately. It is offered to the sale with a fresh MOT prior to auction, further enhancing its appeal as a usable classic.

This is not a concours example, but rather an honest, early E-Type that can be driven and appreciated as intended. Whether enjoyed in its current form or taken to the next level with sympathetic restoration, it represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 3.8-litre Fixed Head Coupé — a cornerstone of any serious classic car collection.