265 bhp, 4,235 cc inline six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, torsion bar independent front suspension and transverse leaf spring independent rear suspension with four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 96"

- Desirable matching-numbers Series I 4.2-Liter

- Driven sparingly since restoration three years ago

- Includes Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate

Introduced in 1961, the E-Type roadster proved an immediate success. A timeless design, it has been acclaimed as one of the most attractive sports cars ever built. Arguably the most well recognized sports car of its era, the E-Type had a perfect combination of curvaceous lines, high-performance and an affordable price tag.

The new E-Type was, if anything, an even greater technical breakthrough than the XK. Dispensing entirely with the prewar concept of a separate body bolted to a rolling chassis, the E-Type broke new ground with a monocoque body tub attached to a complex tubular framework holding the engine and bonnet.

The evolution of the Jaguar E-Type is well documented. The original 3.8-liter model had limited foot-well space, uncomfortable seats, massive brake fade and an engine that often overheated. Later, 4.2-liter Series I and II versions solved many of these problems with larger brakes, better cooling and an improved interior. One of the most important upgrades from a performance standpoint was a vastly improved four-speed synchromesh gearbox, replacing the antiquated Moss “crash box” of the earlier cars.

The highly desirable 1967 Series I 4.2 Roadster featured here is equipped with the larger, three-carburetor 4.2-liter engine. With very few miles since its nut-and-bolt restoration three years ago, this silver E-Type remains in very good condition. With its blue interior, this Jaguar has a very striking appearance. Further cooling the larger 4.2-liter engine is an updated high-output cooling fan. Also included in the sale is the E-Type’s Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, which confirms the car’s matching-numbers status.

Benefiting from the first five years of Jaguar development, this 4.2-Liter Roadster is extremely practical and provides the driver with a fast, reliable and comfortable driving experience, just as William Lyons intended.