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1961 Jaguar E Type Manual
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1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Flat-Floor Roadster – Tourist Delivery, Matching Numbers
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable and collectible Jaguar E-Types ever produced – a genuine 1961 Series 1 3.8 Flat-Floor Roadster.
Finished in midnight blue and featuring the highly sought-after flat-floor configuration unique to the earliest production cars, this E-Type represents the purest expression of Malcolm Sayer's iconic design.
Original vehicle colour is Grey and can be easily restored to its original glory
Delivered new under Jaguar's Tourist Delivery Program, the original owner collected the vehicle in the United Kingdom before touring Europe and subsequently shipping the car home to Australia. This fascinating provenance adds a unique chapter to the vehicle's history and further enhances its collectability.
Powered by the legendary 3.8-litre twin-cam inline-six producing 265 horsepower and paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox, the E-Type remains one of the most exhilarating sports cars of its era. Early features include the coveted flat floors, welded bonnet louvres, and period-correct details that distinguish these first-production examples from later cars.
Highlights:
• Genuine 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster
• Rare and highly collectible Flat-Floor model
• 3.8-litre DOHC inline-six engine
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Original Tourist Delivery vehicle
• Delivered new in the United Kingdom and exported to Australia
• Outstanding provenance and historical significance
• One of the most iconic sports cars ever built
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced, the early flat-floor E-Type continues to be a cornerstone of the world's finest collections and an investment-grade classic with enduring appeal.
Enquiries from genuine collectors and enthusiasts are welcomed
Car details
øVehicle description
Series 1 Roadster 2dr Man 4sp 3.8 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.8L
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
U1961
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3781cc
Engine Size (L)
3.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
198.0kW
Torque
353Nm
Power to Weight Ratio
158.4kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
64L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4455mm
Width
1657mm
Height
1222mm
Wheelbase
2438mm
Kerb Weight
1250kg
Other
Launch Year
1961
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
Series 1
Series
Series 1
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Queensland
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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