1964 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 3.8 FHC

This 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 FHC is a beautiful and numbers-matching example of a British automotive icon, presented in the smart colour combination of red over beige. Its engine is the original 3.8-litre straight-six, fed by triple SU carburettors, driven through a four-speed Moss manual transmission. The odometer indicates 2,955 miles, though this is inaccurate.

Completed in May 1964, the car is understood to have been distributed from Henlys Manchester and supplied new by Argyle Motors in Birkenhead. It retains the original registration of ACM 288B. The E-Type was first owned by Veco Products, manufacturer of the ‘Peco’ exhaust systems. It was used as a demonstrator for the upgraded silencers, and was even featured in the June 1968 edition of Hot Car Magazine wearing a pair of bespoke twin tail pipes.

A history check shows six previous registered keepers on the log book, and is it believed to have been treated to a high-quality restoration in the 1990s. The current owner purchased the car a year ago and has driven the car sparingly since then.

The paintwork is described as being in good condition, with minor imperfections that you would expect to see in an older repaint. The finish still has a deep shine though, and the underside and wheel arches were painted red to match at the same time. There are a few small marks and stone chips on the nose, as well as some paint chips under the lid of the fuel filler cap, in the door gaps and on the rear door hinges. In general, the car presents very well, with good panel gaps and bright chrome throughout.

The interior trim is very good order, with the beige leather seats appeared to have been re-trimmed in recent years, as well as having new carpets fitted. The driver’s seat has a small scuff on the back, and there are some marks on and under the carpet on the driver’s side. Both door cards are in great shape, as is the headlining and roof pillars. The dashboard and instrument dials present well, and there is a correct wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel ahead of the driver. The rear boot carpeting is clean and well fitted, and there is a spare tyre and tool kit the in the compartment underneath.

The chassis and suspension mountings are described as being in good condition, and the engine bay is very tidy, which reflects the excellent maintenance. It rides on 15-inch chromed wire wheels with two-eared Jaguar centre lock spinners, which appear to be pristine, and which are shod in Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres all round.

The car’s most recent MOT test took place on 31 July 2019. The tester had noted some movement of the parking brake lever and ineffective track rod end lock nuts on both sides the day before, but the seller made the appropriate adjustments and the car went through the MOT process again and passed with no advisories. Its last service, which included an oil and filter change, plus fresh spark plugs, was on 9 August 2019. A new heater box was also fitted, along with replacement valve cover gaskets and other minor items.

It is believed that the car was restored sometime in the 1990s, with regular maintenance and some light recommissioning as required over the next 25 years or so, to keep it in fine fettle. The work has included removal and refurbishment of the rear axle cage and prop shaft, and new seals and gaskets around the sump and differential. A new temperature sender unit and bulkhead heater pipes were fitted, along with new engine mounts.

In 2011, the suspension was overhauled, the carburettors were rebuilt, various parts to the coolant system were reconditioned and the brake pipes were replaced. In 2014, a new starter motor was fitted, along with a replacement speedo drive, crank damper, crank pulley, and various hoses and seals. Today, it presents in excellent mechanical condition, with only a few minor and intermittent oil leaks that are not unexpected with cars of this era.

Accompanying the car is an operating handbook and a history file that includes a raft of invoices, documenting the recent maintenance in 2019, 2014, and 2011 in particular. There are also numerous MOT certificates dating back to 2007.

This Jaguar E-Type FHC is a very smart example of one of the most recognisable and popular classic cars. As a Series 1 car with the 3.8-litre engine, it is arguably the ‘pure’ iteration of the E-Type, and boasts perhaps the most elegant features. It is finished in a head-turning colour scheme, and is mechanically very impressive; ready to enjoy out on the open road.

Car Overview

  • 2,955 miles (indicated - not accurate)
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Carmen Red
  • Beige leather
  • 3.8L straight-six
  • VIN861674


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  • Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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