1962 Jaguar E-type that’s been locked away in storage for 35 years is up for auction
This iconic Jag will go under the hammer on July 19 for an estimated £35,000 - with no reserve
NESTLED away in Moray, Scotland for the past 35 years, this classic Jaguar E-Type can now finally be dusted off and restored to its former glory.
The 3.8-litre coupe was one of only 1,179 right-hand drive cars of its kind made in 1962. It has since clocked 66,551 miles, but has been off the road since 1983.
The supercar was purchased by a Mr J G Clark at a Henlys dealership in London.
The auction vendor says that the E-Type was bought by a friend who was an avid car collector in the late 1970s or very early 1980s.
However, the Jaguar was stored in a large barn and forgotten about. The engine condition is presently unknown, but the vendor claims there’s no significant weather damage.
H&H Classics will auction the car on July 19 at The Pavilion Gardens Motor Car Auction in Buxton. It’s estimated to sell for £30,000-£40,000, but has no reserve price.
Debuting at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the E-type was a revolution considering its performance and reasonable price.
In its heyday, the four-speed gearbox enabled the Jaguar to accelerate from 0-60mph in just under 7 seconds with a top speed of 150mph.
The E-Type was also dubbed the most beautiful car in the world upon its launch by none other than Enzo Ferrari – founder of Jaguar’s rival carmaker.
Its style is still recognised today, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle driving a modified zero-emissions Jaguar E-Type to their wedding reception at Frogmore House.
Roger Nowell, H&H Classics sales team member who discovered the barnfind, said: “The joy of this job is that now and then you stumble across a car that you just know is going to excite other car lovers as much as it excites you.
“This E-Type is such an iconic symbol of its time and our motoring history.
“It was utterly revolutionary in its day and had a massive influence on the automotive industry.”
