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The latter was the 3.8-litre, triple-carburettor, ‘S’ unit first offered asan option on the preceding XK150. Its engine aside, only in terms ofits transmission did the E-Type represent no significant advance overthe XK150, whose durable four-speed Moss gearbox it retained.With a claimed 265bhp available, E-Type’s performance did notdisappoint; firstly, because it weighed around 500lbs less thanthe XK150 and secondly because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayerused experience gained with the D-Type to create one of the mostelegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car. Taller driversthough, could find the interior somewhat lacking in space, a criticismaddressed by the introduction of foot wells (and other, more minormodifications) early in 1962. Today, the E-Types graceful lines liveon in modern Jaguar sports cars, and there can be little doubt thatWilliam Lyons’ sublime creation would feature in any knowledgeableenthusiast’s ‘Top Ten’ of the world’s most beautiful cars of all time.Dating from August 1964, this ‘Series 1’ is one of the very lastright-hand drive 3.8-litre roadsters made (the final chassis producedwas ‘850943’) and was supplied new via Henlys, London finishedin Sand with red leather interior. Circa 1968 the E-Type was sold byAnthony Wolfe Motors, Northolt to a Mr D G Cullen and in 1992 wasbought at auction by a Mr Florin, who then had it fully restored by theYorkshire Vintage & Classic Car Company in Leeds (all bills on file).The car was subsequently sold via Jim Nicholson, Gosport to oneJohn Robert Wheeler, who undertook a full cosmetic restoration,returning the livery to the original Sand, which was carried out during2012/2013. The engine had already been rebuilt by A A McInnesof Bradford in 1994, since when only some 2,000 miles have beencovered. Bought by the current vendor and enjoyed last year, CMO213B has covered approximately 500 miles since its most recentrestoration and is only offered for sale as the owner is seeking a moresedate classic.Described as in generally very good condition, sporting serviceableoriginal red leather seats, with excellent engine and chassis, thecar is offered with JDHT certificate, maintenance chart, MoT/taxto February 2015, V5C registration document and a substantialhistory file containing extensive maintenance/restoration bills andphotographic records of works carried out. A stainless steel exhaust,4-pot brake callipers and a Kenlowe electric cooling fan are the onlynotified deviations from factory specification.£60,000 - 80,000€74,000 - 99,000Motor Cars | 67