1961 Factory Flat-floor Roadster Welded Hood Louvers External Bonnet Latches 62 on 2040-cars
Lafayette, California, United States
Engine:Inline 3.8 liter 6 triple side-draft carburetors
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1961
Exterior Color: Opalescent Gunmetal
Make: Jaguar
Interior Color: Suede Blue
Model: E-Type
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Roadster
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 33,843
Options: External bonnet latches, Factory flat floors 100% solid, never replaced, Welded hood louvers, Excellent factory color combination, Garaged California car with zero rust, 119th E-type produced, New Connolly leather in factory light blue, New base/clear factory Opalescent Gunmetal paint, All new body rubbers and seals, Entire car dismantled and hand-blocked for paint, Convertible
Sub Model: 1961 EXTERNAL BONNET LATCH ROADSTER
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1961 Jaguar E-type 3.8 Liter Roadster with external bonnet latches, welded hood louvers, and factory flat floors. This is the 119th E-Type produced at the factory, manufactured on 15 June 1961. A California car that has always been garaged, with the original flat floor metal perfectly solid and never replaced. One of the rare early cars with a superb original color combination: Opalescent Gunmetal with Light Blue interior. Freshly restored to fine-driver condition: New base/clear paint; all new body rubbers and seals; new Connolly leather interior; new convertible top; new redline tires; new clutch; new stainless steel exhaust system; rebuilt SU carburetors; new brakes; new suspension bushings -- far too many details to list. Engine is a 1961 E-type, # R2131-9. A rare and stellar example of the one of the finest designs ever conceived, and the car drives beautifully.
History The Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961. The domestic market launch came four months later in July 1961. The cars at this time used the triple SU carburetted 3.8 litre six-cylinder Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S. Earlier built cars utilised external bonnet latches which required a tool to open and had a flat floor design. These cars are rare and more valuable. After that, the floors were dished to provide more leg room and the twin hood latches moved to inside the car. The 3.8-litre engine was increased to 4.2 litres in October 1964. Thanks for looking! We are a licensed California dealer, California residents are liable for tax and license fees. International buyers are welcome, if you ship from the San Francisco Bay ports we can deliver the car to port for free. Please email any quesitons, and see a slideshow of 230 detailed (and downloadable) pictures below:
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