196R5 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster 4.2

• Rare UK, right-hand drive, 4.2 Series 1 Roadster
• Only five owners from new with continuous history
• Very original and honest
• Believed to be the original colours, engine and gearbox
• Celebrity provenance, low mileage

Once the property of famous TV and film actor - and British National Treasure - the Honourable Nigel Havers, this rare and highly original Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster 4.2 was first supplied to the UK market as a right hand drive car on 18-3-1965. Since then it has only had four subsequent owners, all of whom have kept the car for an extended period of time.

Always red with black leather it is perhaps the ultimate symbol of British sports cars in the 1960s and today displays all the signs of a very original and honest car. It has certainly been seriously enjoyed throughout its life, as both the widow of the current deceased owner, and Nigel himself, recently confirmed to us. Over the years many happy and treasured memories of trips away both in the UK and Europe were recalled during current ownership, which commenced back in September 2004.

The car has received enthusiastic owner maintenance over their tenure with the history file showing regular annual MOTs and parts acquired all in the car’s history file. In fact, MOTs found in the file, the oldest of which dates back to 1975, suggest that the indicated mileage of 30,374 may indeed be correct, although the lack of every single certificate means that we cannot warrant that.

The file also shows a picture book of an earlier restoration, as well as many bills for regular maintenance and parts acquired throughout its life. Passing an MOT in late Jan 2021 with a few advisories, the car is now ready and ripe for a full restoration. It could be enjoyed as is and maintained and improved over time, or it could form the basis of a very worthwhile restoration with the potential to become a Concours contender when finished, as all the right ingredients for a pedigree E-Type are there.

Original UK, Series 1 UK Roadsters, particularly with the highly favoured 4.2-litre straight-six, are hard to find today. As this year is the 60th Anniversary of this amazing British icon, we are proud to offer such an original and unmolested example with a great back story and known provenance. Your viewing is strongly encouraged!