The 1961 Geneva Motor Show heralded a monumental occasion for the automotive industry: the introduction of the Jaguar E-Type. Instantly adored by almost everyone who laid eyes on its curvaceous body, Jaguar’s designers had once again taken the sports car world by storm, and dealers could hardly keep them in stock. By October 1964, Jaguar revealed that they had even more up their sleeves, and they introduced a few key updates to the first generation of E-Types to make it even more desirable to customers, with the chief among them being a new 4.2-litre engine.

Despite the increase in displacement, the 4.2-litre produced the same amount of horsepower, and it had the same top speed as the original 3.8-litre. What changed was the torque output, which increased from 240 foot-pounds to 283 foot-pounds. This translated into increased throttle response, which made the Jaguar feel more eager and ready to leap at lower speeds. Other notable additions to the later Series I cars were the toggle switches on the dashboard and the adjustable bucket seats, which were added with the intention of making it more comfortable for both taller and shorter drivers.

The 1966 E-Type Roadster offered today is in immaculate condition. The car has recently benefitted from a complete restoration, and it has been repainted to its original color combination of Carmen Red over a black leather interior, which is an eye-catching combination that suits this Jaguar well. Keeping this car as original as possible was the main goal of this restoration, and every possible item that was found to be structurally fit for driving was restored and reinstalled. An aftermarket cooling fan and spin-on oil filter were installed to make the car more drivable, but both the original fan and oil filter have been retained, should the new owner decide to reunite them with the car. This Jaguar runs and functions as it should, and only test miles have been accumulated since the completion of the restoration.

Often regarded as one of the best looking post-war automotive designs of all time, Series I Jaguar E-Types have only become more desirable with age. Considering the increased torque of the 4.2-litre engine, the late-series updates, and the fact that these cars were not affected by the tightening emissions and safety regulations of the day, the late Series I cars are often considered to be the pick of the litter by Jaguar enthusiasts, and this E-Type is certainly one of the best.