On its introduction in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was swiftly recognized as an outstanding design, boasting both stylish looks and excellent engineering. It has since been acclaimed as an icon of the motoring world and remains one of the most widely recognized and highly regarded classic cars on the planet.  

The first cars, which subsequently became known as Series 1 vehicles, were available as either a 2-seat Fixed Head Coupé or an Open 2-seater (‘Roadster’) model, powered by the 6-cylinder, 3.8 litre XK engine from the outgoing Jaguar XK150. In 1964 the engine size was increased to 4.2 litres and in 1966 a longer-wheelbase 2+2 Coupé model was introduced, together with an automatic transmission option.

The Series 2 models were released in 1968, largely in response to vehicle legislation in the USA, requiring a number of safety-related changes which altered the appearance of the car. Revised bumpers, grille and lighting arrangements mostly, but the update also included power steering and air conditioning options. The Series 3 models appeared in 1971 introducing further, more radical alterations and a new V12 powerplant.

This late Series 1 2+2 Coupe left the Jaguar factory in March 1968 finished in Opalescent Silver Grey as a left hand drive export model, destined for Jaguar Cars, New York. We know nothing of its American past but do know it returned to its country of origin in December 1988 and was re-registered with an age-related plate as MCT 100G. At some point soon after it was converted to right-hand drive and the first MOT certificate issued (in 1990) shows the car had accumulated a little over 70,000 miles by that time.

Passing through a few hands, the last UK owner acquired the E-Type in 2011 (mileage 85,000) and embarked on some restoration works – bodywork repairs and paint; gearbox rebuild with correct gear linkage – and some upgrades - Gaz rear shocks; Coopercraft 4-pot front brake calipers; poly bush suspension.

In 2021 the car passed to the current owner, who undertook substantial specialist restoration work, costing many £1,000s, between February ’21 and September ’22 before importing and re-registering the car in Jersey in December 2022 (89,900 miles).